WELCOME TO CETRAD

WELCOME TO CETRAD

Welcome to the Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies. CETRAD is an research centre in social sciences focused on conceptualising, understanding and promoting inclusive smart sustainable development in low-density regions. CETRAD is an R&D unit hosted by the UTAD (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro) located in the city of Vila Real, in the Northeast of Portugal.

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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 4 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

  • Poverty and Territory, evoking the 50th anniversary of 25 April and reflecting on the future

    Date:
    2024/05/29

    Location:
    Auditorium B0.02 of the Laboratory Complex – UTAD

  • The Role of the Social Worker in the Social Assistance and Monitoring Service (SAAS)

    Date:
    2024/04/18

    Location:
    Auditorium of the Central Library – UTAD

  • The Role of the Social Worker in Intervening with Homeless People

    Date:
    2024/03/15

    Location:
    Auditorium B0.02 of the Laboratory Complex – UTAD

HIGHLIGHTED

  • Empowering Sustainable Agriculture: Insights from the Angolan Diaspora Meeting

    José Victorino C. Rosário, a PhD Student from CETRAD participated in the First National Meeting with Angolans Residing in the Diaspora held in Luanda from April 1st to 3rd, 2024. During his intervention, the PhD student in Agribusiness and Sustainability emphasized the importance of designing an agricultural knowledge and innovation system in Angola to enhance…