Our commitment
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Ensure that spaces and services are safe and accessible to all members of the community, regardless of their physical, socio-economic or cultural conditions, guaranteeing an inclusive construction that values diversity.
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Socially and culturally value the material and immaterial heritage of the University of Coimbra, respecting the commitments associated with the candidacy of the "University of Coimbra - Alta e Sofia" as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Ensure the strengthening of platforms for dialogue between heritage, culture, science and art.
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Implement sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact and promote efficiency in the use of resources within the institution.
Did you know?
The University of Coimbra promotes accessibility in its buildings, ensuring that its structures are adapted with adequate resources so that spaces are safe and accessible for everyone.
UCicletas is a project for the temporary provision and use of bicycles for the entire academic community, which aims to promote habits of physical activity and sport through the adoption of alternative means of locomotion to personal vehicles and public transport, and thus encourage attitudes and behaviours that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Unesco Chair for Intercultural Dialogue in Heritage of Portuguese Influence promotes research, training and development cooperation in the field of living heritage, building alternatives to the hegemonic agendas of globalisation.
The University of Coimbra is part of the 3Cs - Cycling, Campus & City project, which aims to promote sustainability through sport by developing strategies that enable communities to increasingly opt for active and environmentally friendly means of travel, with the main focus on cycling when travelling between the campus and the city.