Santarém Polytechnic University hosted the launch of the in-person activities for “Designing Social Good: Bridging Sustainability and Project Management,” promoted by the ACE2-EU European university alliance.
The Pedagogical Support Center of the School of Education of Santarém (ESES) welcomed students and faculty members from various partner universities for a week of intensive work.
Day 1: Welcome, Team Building, and Cultural Exchange
The inaugural day began with the reception and registration of participants, followed by the official opening session led by Cristina Novo, Pro-President for the Coordination of the ACE2-EU European Alliance, alongside the program’s professors.
Afterward, the “ACEperience” took place—a session where each of the 8 alliance universities gave a 5-minute presentation. The morning session concluded with the first work instructions regarding data collection and country selection.
The afternoon of the first day kicked off with a teambuilding session to integrate the students. This was followed by a Creativity class focused on understanding the context of the problem, and a period dedicated to group work. The first day wrapped up with the “Taste of Culture” activity, promoting cultural exchange among everyone.
Day 2: Project Management and Cultural Tour
The second day started with a theoretical session on “Social Good” and Project Management, followed by a Creativity class aimed at finding creative solutions and stakeholder integration. The afternoon was filled with practical group work and mentoring, culminating in the presentation of the initial context developed by each team. To close the day, participants went on a cultural tour of the city of Santarém.
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