WELCOME TO CETRAD

WELCOME TO CETRAD

Welcome to the Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD). CETRAD is a social sciences R&D Unit mission-oriented towards fostering inclusive sustainability transitions at the territorial level, with a focus on regional, rural, and urban areas experiencing socio-demographic shrinkage. Hosted by the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), CETRAD has expanded into a national network that includes CETRAD-Europeia (based at the University Europeia) and Intrepid Lab (based at Lusófona University).

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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 3 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 intervention of the Social Worker within the scope of the Social Care and Monitoring Service

    Date:
    2024/10/10

    Location:
    1.18 of Pole II of ECHS – UTAD

  • Urban Living Labs as Catalysts for Urban Sustainability Transitions

    Date:
    2024/09/25

    Location:
    Zoom

  • CONVERSAS na 2 | Agricultura e Desenvolvimento em Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro – 100 anos de retrospectiva

    Date:
    2024/06/23

    Location:
    Cumieira

HIGHLIGHTED

  • Can economics save the forest?

    Following the fires, ECO is organising a debate on the economic value of the forest. The event will take place on the morning of 8 October at the Belém Cultural Centre.Lívia Madureira, Director of CETRAD, has been confirmed for the debate. Registration is free: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/a-economia-pode-salvar-a-floresta-tickets-1028739807457 PROGRAMME (to be updated) 09.30 Opening CeremonyAntónio Costa, Director of…