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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News

🌾 Emmer Food project selected for implementation by the AgroSERV consortium with support from UTAD – CETRAD 🌍
Special Highlight | CETRAD News

🌾 Emmer Food project selected for implementation by the AgroSERV consortium with support from UTAD – CETRAD 🌍

Researcher Alberto Akiki is developing an innovative study on einkorn wheat, promoting healthy food and sustainable agricultural practices. 🍞🌱The project was selected to receive support from the Research Infrastructures (RI) services of the European consortium…

🌾 Emmer Food project selected for implementation by the AgroSERV consortium with support from UTAD – CETRAD 🌍
Special Highlight | CETRAD News

🌾 Emmer Food project selected for implementation by the AgroSERV consortium with support from UTAD – CETRAD 🌍

Researcher Alberto Akiki is developing an innovative study on einkorn wheat, promoting healthy food and sustainable agricultural practices. 🍞🌱The project was selected to receive support from the Research Infrastructures (RI) services of the European consortium…

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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

  • Training – SABI Access

    Date:
    2025/03/25

    Location:
    Zoom

  • CETRAD Insight LAB – Workshops Online in March

    Date:
    2025/03/13

    Location:
    ZOOM

  • SPID – A Perspectiva Multinível (MLP) na investigação de inovações e transições – desenvolvimento, uso e potencialidades.

    Date:
    2025/01/31

    Location:
    Room 1.18, ECHS POLO2

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  • 🌾 Emmer Food project selected for implementation by the AgroSERV consortium with support from UTAD – CETRAD 🌍

    Researcher Alberto Akiki is developing an innovative study on einkorn wheat, promoting healthy food and sustainable agricultural practices. 🍞🌱The project was selected to receive support from the Research Infrastructures (RI) services of the European consortium AgroSERV, which promotes research into agri-food sustainability and the agro-ecological transition. UTAD SocioEconomics, through CETRAD, is collaborating in this initiative,…