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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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

  • The role of the social worker in domestic violence

    Date:
    2023/10/12

    Location:
    UTAD Central Library Auditorium

  • A multi-level perspective: development, uses and potential in transitions research

    Date:
    2023/09/27

    Location:
    ZOOM

  • Meeting with History – From the old to the new

    Date:
    2023/06/22

    Location:
    t Vila Velha Museum, in Vila Real

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  • Upcoming CETRAD activities

    October 12 | The Role of the Social Worker in Domestic Violence | UTAD – Central Library Auditorium 14:30 – 17:00Helena M. Carvalho 20 & 27 | Advanced Short Courses – Construction of questionnaires to measure latent variables | UTAD 16h-18hProf. Doutor Carlos P. Marques (UTAD/DESG/CETRAD) 20 Registration: https://forms.gle/991cdh6GfnfbMU2w827 Registration: https://forms.gle/VrZ77RKEg1gW3A7U7 November 9 | The ECB’s monetary…