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 three 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

  • SEMINAR – Territorial food strategies: Trends and initiatives to combat food waste

    Date:
    2025/11/13

    Location:

  • Governing Together, Living Better Seminar on Multilevel Governance and Well-being | Governar Juntos, Viver Melhor Seminário sobre Governança Multinível e Bem-Estar

    Date:
    2025/05/15

    Location:
    Laboratory Complex room B.002 University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

  • UI-CAP Project Presentation Session at UTAD | 11th April | 14h15

    Date:
    2025/04/11

    Location:
    Geosciences Auditorium

HIGHLIGHTED

  • Grójec Living Lab Hosts In-Person Facilitator Training under the LivingSoiLL Project

    On 9–10 June 2025, an in-person training session was held at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), in Poland, with the facilitators of the Grójec Living Lab. The session was led by Professor Lívia Madureira (UTAD), coordinator of WP2 of the European project Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs – LivingSoiLL. The main…