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.

CETRAD News

CETRAD organises webinar -“Transdisciplinary Approaches for Territorial Development”

On July 19, the Center for Transdisciplinary Development Studies hosted a webinar entitled “Transdisciplinary Approaches for Territorial Development”. During the webinar, participants learned about several transdisciplinary projects carried out in different countries such as Austria,…

Special Highlight

Call for Communications | 6th Annual Political Economy Meeting

The Portuguese Association for Political Economy (Ecpol) announces the call for communications for the 6th Annual Political Economy Meeting to be held at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, in Vila Real (Portugal), from the 26th until…

CETRAD News

CETRAD researcher participates in the kick-off meeting on Agroecology DemeterWatch Working Group

CETRAD researcher Lívia Madureira participated in the kick-off meeting on Agroecology DemeterWatch Working Group, held in July 12-13th, organised by the RI (research infrastructure) LifeWatch ERIC ICT-CORE Premises in Seville, Spain. DemeterWatch, cementing Agroecology as one…

CETRAD News

CETRAD organises webinar -“Transdisciplinary Approaches for Territorial Development”

Special Highlight

Call for Communications | 6th Annual Political Economy Meeting

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.

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.

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.

INVITATION – Pluck the linen – August 10, 17:30

Date:
2022/08/10

Location:
Rua das Lameiras – Agarez – Vila Marim
Webinar “Transdisciplinary Approaches for Territorial Development”

Date:
2022/07/19

Location:
The webinar will take place via Zoom and is free of charge.
International Conference “Pandemic Crises in Rural Villages”

Date:
2022/07/22

Location:
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Northern Region)

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Call for Communications | 6th Annual Political Economy Meeting

The Portuguese Association for Political Economy (Ecpol) announces the call for communications for the 6th Annual Political Economy Meeting to be held at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, in Vila Real (Portugal), from the 26th until the 28th of January 2023 with the theme Dependences, Asymmetries and Territories. The Meeting aims to bring together all those who,…