Artificial Intelligence is set to be integrated across the curriculum in Portuguese schools starting from the next academic year.
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Twenty-six schools in the Algarve have been identified for renovations under a 2023 government agreement, with projects at various stages of funding and planning through 2033. While some schools have approved funding through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), others are currently undergoing evaluation or seeking alternative financing through the European Investment Bank and the Algarve 2030 programme.
The Minister of Finance stated that unfreezing tuition fees, resulting in an annual increase of 12 euros (one euro per month), is a measure of social justice for higher education institutions.
The University of Coimbra (UC) has launched the free UC reMind mobile app to support the mental health and psychological well-being of its students. The app, integrated into the university's 'UC One' platform, offers daily mood tracking, monthly challenges, self-help programs for common university issues, and direct access to information on psychological support services (SASUC) such as therapy groups and individual consultations.