WELCOME TO CETRAD

WELCOME TO CETRAD

Welcome to the Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies. CETRAD is an research centre in social sciences focused on conceptualising, understanding and promoting inclusive smart sustainable development in low-density regions. CETRAD is an R&D unit hosted by the UTAD (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro) located in the city of Vila Real, in the Northeast of Portugal.

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News

Zooming-In CETRAD | Tourism and Sustainable Development in Low-Density Territorires | 12 April
Special Highlight | CETRAD News

Zooming-In CETRAD | Tourism and Sustainable Development in Low-Density Territorires | 12 April

On the 12th April, within the framework of CETRAD’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the Tourism and Sustainability research group CETRAD will organise a session on Tourism and Sustainable development in low density territories. Morning session: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/94463899479?pwd=dXcrdk9tckwrYkszS21keUlYeWpaUT09Afternoon session: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/91212926294?pwd=bHRQNS9EbnBhYi9INncwVFNBWEdqdz09

Open position for PhD (Economics, Management and related areas) Project Vine&Wine PT_ Sustainable competitiveness| Deadline: 17 jan 2023
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Open position for PhD (Economics, Management and related areas) Project Vine&Wine PT_ Sustainable competitiveness| Deadline: 17 jan 2023

Open position for a PhD (Economics, Management and Similar) researcher (Investigador junior/ Recognised Researcher (R2)) for the research project “Vine&Wine Portugal”, supported by the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan and the NextGeneration EU European Funds,…

Zooming-In CETRAD | Tourism and Sustainable Development in Low-Density Territorires | 12 April
Special Highlight | CETRAD News

Zooming-In CETRAD | Tourism and Sustainable Development in Low-Density Territorires | 12 April

On the 12th April, within the framework of CETRAD’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the Tourism and Sustainability research group CETRAD will organise a session on Tourism and Sustainable development in low density territories. Morning session: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/94463899479?pwd=dXcrdk9tckwrYkszS21keUlYeWpaUT09Afternoon session: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/91212926294?pwd=bHRQNS9EbnBhYi9INncwVFNBWEdqdz09

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Data4LowDensity is a collaborative laboratory with the objective of developing and providing locally-based, intensive and contextualized knowledge services in the area of territorial intelligence, meeting the needs of low-density regions (LDRs).

Research Groups

CETRAD is organised into 4 research groups (RG)
defined by strong interconnectivity and transdisciplinary work.

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Projects

CETRAD projects are developed in four research groups. The researchers of CETRAD collaborate with academic and non-academic, national and international research networks and organizations with the common goal of making a difference in the research landscape.

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PhD Programs

CETRAD offers PhD programs in two fields targeting students who aim to gain scientific knowledge and skills, and those who intend to pursue an academic career in teaching and research.

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Next Events

  • Zooming-In CETRAD | Tourism and Sustainable Development in Low-Density Territorires

    Date:
    2023/04/12

    Location:
    Streaming

  • Territory Talks | The 2030 Regional Development Strategies: The Case of North of Portugal | Rui Monteiro (CCDR-N)

    Date:
    2023/02/28

    Location:
    Streaming

  • Territory Talks | Digital Transition and Territorial Development: Risks and Opportunities | António Alhinho Covas

    Date:
    2023/01/31

    Location:
    https://emdireto.utad.pt | https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/99410412295

HIGHLIGHTED

  • Zooming-In CETRAD | Tourism and Sustainable Development in Low-Density Territorires | 12 April

    On the 12th April, within the framework of CETRAD’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the Tourism and Sustainability research group CETRAD will organise a session on Tourism and Sustainable development in low density territories. Morning session: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/94463899479?pwd=dXcrdk9tckwrYkszS21keUlYeWpaUT09Afternoon session: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/91212926294?pwd=bHRQNS9EbnBhYi9INncwVFNBWEdqdz09

  • CETRAD Territory Talks

    (link to watch all the sessions) Organised in the framework of CETRAD’s 20th anniversary, the “Territory Talks” are a contribution to imagining and (re)thinking about the place territories can and should occupy in the construction of a prospective, desirable and possible scenario for Portugal, in the light of the major societal, environmental and technological challenges…