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 Trรกs-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 Lusรณfona 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

  • Governing Together, Living Better Seminar on Multilevel Governance and Well-being | Governar Juntos, Viver Melhor Seminaฬrio sobre Governancฬงa Multiniฬvel e Bem-Estar

    Date:
    2025/05/15

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

  • 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

HIGHLIGHTED

  • Municipal subsidies are not enough to keep young people in the countryside – Lรญvia Madureira

    The director of CETRAD, Lรญvia Madureira, took part in an interview with Jornal de Notรญcias where she pointed out that, despite the initiatives of local authorities, the subsidies available are insufficient to reverse the depopulation of the interior. She emphasised the need for more robust and coordinated public policies, as well as investments in infrastructure…