Textiles (and of course textile waste) are an integral part of human life and are present in various sectors of society. According to the Portuguese Environment Agency (PEA), textiles represent the fourth greatest impact on the environment and climate change, which is why it is essential to adopt a circular approach to their use. In …
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DREAM
Mental and Psychological Health problems represent a considerable (and growing) proportion of the global burden of disease, and are one of the main challenges for Public Health now and in the future, given their prevalence and impacts (premature mortality, higher levels of suicide, percentage of years of disability, personal and family suffering, immeasurable economic and …
GreenTech
This project proposes an innovative approach to the repair of electronic equipment and personalized training at the institute as part of the teaching methodology and as a startup company, an approach that combines education, sustainability and entrepreneurship. This project will promote decent work, effective service and practical training, in line with the principles of Agenda …
HAPPY
The Happiness Game is a project that aims to promote skills and environments that encourage positive mental health, based on the debate, co-creation and development, up to the proof of concept stage, of a gamified digital platform [Happy] for the academic community. HAPPY Project File
HealthLibrium
The concern to control Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and the solutions to eliminate or minimize them arises from the search to improve workers’ health and quality of life. Occupational gymnastics and awareness of WMSDs are some of the preventive measures which, although they do not replace the necessary improvement in working conditions, from a Health …
HydroSAAP
In order to minimize the effects of climate change and promote the sustainability of the urban environment, it is increasingly important to promote measures for the efficient use of water, such as: reducing consumption by installing efficient devices; reducing losses and waste; reusing and recycling water and using alternative sources for non-potable applications. This project …
UPB T@s
The “Cultura para Todos Bragança” project (Municipality of Bragança, ref. NORTE-07-4230-FSE-000058) was a rewarding challenge that allowed the scientific team to develop skills and knowledge of considerable scope. In order to achieve research and practical sustainability, the project needs to be given new life and replicated at the institution that originated it. Thus, we outline …
UPB-Thermal Comfort
Based on the results of the research carried out by the project coordinator as part of his doctoral training and by his supervisor, which allowed the specification of an architecture for managing comfort equipment that meets current sustainability, recyclable economy and energy efficiency requirements, without compromising comfort, the intention now is to make the most …
PREVENT
Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease and one of the leading causes of death in the world. Portugal has one of the highest prevalence rates in Europe, with more than 830,000 diabetics registered with the National Health System, as well as a high prevalence of pre-diabetics, who represent an increased risk of developing diabetes and …
SWOPI
Swopi is a low-cost solution developed entirely at UPB that aims to breathe new life into the many video projectors that exist in educational and other institutions, providing functionalities that are typical of more advanced models, but in an open paradigm (without manufacturer constraints), which with maximum simplicity ensures more effective and functional use, even …