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).
News
Facilitators’ Training at the Andalusian Living Lab as Part of the LivingSoiLL Project
On 3 June 2025, the training of facilitators from the Andalusian Living Lab took place at the University of Jaén. This activity was part of the European LivingSoiLL project, coordinated by UTAD. The training focused…
Municipal subsidies are not enough to keep young people in the countryside – Lívia Madureira
The director of CETRAD, Lívia Madureira, took part in an interview with Jornal de Notícias where she pointed out that, despite the initiatives of local authorities, the subsidies available are insufficient to reverse the depopulation…
Walk-In Showcase: Douro SocioEco Living Lab
CETRAD invites, It is with great pleasure that we invite you to visit our Open Showcase, our Walk-In Showcase: Douro SocioEco Living Lab, on 30 May, between 2pm and 4pm, which will be on display…
Facilitators’ Training at the Andalusian Living Lab as Part of the LivingSoiLL Project
On 3 June 2025, the training of facilitators from the Andalusian Living Lab took place at the University of Jaén. This activity was part of the European LivingSoiLL project, coordinated by UTAD. The training focused…
Municipal subsidies are not enough to keep young people in the countryside – Lívia Madureira
The director of CETRAD, Lívia Madureira, took part in an interview with Jornal de Notícias where she pointed out that, despite the initiatives of local authorities, the subsidies available are insufficient to reverse the depopulation…
Research Groups
CETRAD is organised into 3 research groups (RG)
defined by strong interconnectivity and transdisciplinary work.
Next Events
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Facilitators’ Training at the Andalusian Living Lab as Part of the LivingSoiLL Project
On 3 June 2025, the training of facilitators from the Andalusian Living Lab took place at the University of Jaén. This activity was part of the European LivingSoiLL project, coordinated by UTAD. The training focused on the application of co-creation methods, a key element of Work Package 2 (WP2), aiming to equip local facilitators and…
