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

The Intercontinental Association for Science and Innovation (AIC) recently held an international congress where topics such as the demographic transition associated with health and technological issues were discussed
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The Intercontinental Association for Science and Innovation (AIC) recently held an international congress where topics such as the demographic transition associated with health and technological issues were discussed

The Intercontinental Association for Science and Innovation (AIC) recently held an international congress where topics such as the demographic transition associated with health and technological issues were discussed. Pedro Gaspar, president of the AIC and…

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

The Intercontinental Association for Science and Innovation (AIC) recently held an international congress where topics such as the demographic transition associated with health and technological issues were discussed
CETRAD News | Special Highlight

The Intercontinental Association for Science and Innovation (AIC) recently held an international congress where topics such as the demographic transition associated with health and technological issues were discussed

The Intercontinental Association for Science and Innovation (AIC) recently held an international congress where topics such as the demographic transition associated with health and technological issues were discussed. Pedro Gaspar, president of the AIC and…

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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

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

    Date:
    2025/04/11

    Location:
    Geosciences Auditorium

  • Training – SABI Access

    Date:
    2025/03/25

    Location:
    Zoom

  • CETRAD Insight LAB – Workshops Online in March

    Date:
    2025/03/13

    Location:
    ZOOM

HIGHLIGHTED

  • AgroServ had its second annual review meeting in Brussels!

    On Friday, April 4th 2025, AgroServ had its second annual review meeting in Brussels! The AgroServ Management Board wishes to thank our Project Officer Gustavo Naumann and Dóra Drexler, Managing Director of the Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (ÖMKi) who is providing her expertise in evaluating the advancements of our project. The meeting provided…