Internships constitute a key learning moment for you, as Master students, between studies and professional life, where curiosity, critical thinking and transversality are sharpened. In order to facilitate international mobility between SEA-EU universities, we’ve been identifying topics in all disciplines with motivated researchers willing to welcome Master Interns in their lab for a Master Research project in 2024-2025. See full list below. 

Please get in touch directly with researchers (contact details are in each topic description), sending them your CV, a letter of motivation and an academic transcript.

More than 100 opportunities currently available for the academic year 2024-2025 within SEA-EU.

Click here to see the opportunities in a research lab/team for your internship

Workshops

Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences
Date: 12 March 2026 | 16:00–19:00

This workshop explores strategies for communicating research to different audiences, including presentation techniques, storytelling and simplifying scientific language.

Application deadline: 5 March

Registration here

Introduction to Student Mentoring
Date: 23 March 2026 | 16:00–19:00

This session focuses on the role of mentoring in an academic context, addressing effective communication, cultural awareness and the responsibilities associated with mentoring.

Application deadline: 16 March

Registration here

Introduction to Open Science – Principles of Transparency and Collaboration in Doctoral Research
Date: 10 April 2026 | 16:00–19:00

An introductory workshop on the principles of Open Science, including open access, data sharing and collaborative research practices.

Application deadline: 3 April

Registration here

Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration.

For further information, please consult the links above or contact the organisers.

SEA-EU Virtual Module: Introduction to Ocean Sustainability

This module focuses on the major challenges of ocean sustainability, with contributions from several universities within the Alliance.

Key details
Institution/Lecturer: Kiel University – Dr Nina Keul
Language: English
ECTS: 5
Format: Hybrid
Course type: Semester-long module with 15 sessions
Dates: 16 April to 26 July 2026
Application deadline: 10 March 2026
Application here

SEA-EU Virtual Module: Climate Change Economics

This module introduces the key concepts of climate change economics, including impacts, mitigation, public policy instruments and decision-making in a global context.

Key details
Institution/Lecturer: Kiel University – Prof. Ulrike Kornek
Language: English
ECTS: 5
Format: Hybrid
Course type: Semester-long module (lecture + weekly tutorial)
Dates: 13 April to 8 July 2026
Application deadline: 8 March 2026
Application here

SEA-EU Virtual Module: Monetary Economics

This module explores the fundamentals of monetary policy, including the role of money, supply and demand theories, and current challenges within the Economic and Monetary Union.

Key details
Institution/Lecturer: Kiel University – Prof. Thomas Lux
Language: English
ECTS: 5
Format: Hybrid
Course type: Semester-long module (lectures + tutorials)
Dates: 22 April to 10 July 2026
Application deadline: 8 March 2026
Application here

Note: Students who wish to have these courses recognised in their academic record (Diploma Supplement) should contact their Programme Director at UAlg in advance. Additionally, the International Relations Office (GRIM – international@ualg.pt) must be informed.

More information available here: https://sea-eu.org/shared-courses-in-marine-sciences/

SEA-EU Virtual Language courses

The SEA-EU Virtual Language Courses is an activity based on the principle of reciprocity: On this virtual language platform, we list courses offered by each SEA-EU partner university to participants from other partner universities.

+ info here
 

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language

The SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange supports independent and flexible one-to-one language learning. In the international context of the SEA-EU alliance this virtual partnership (can also be physical) provides an opportunity to combine language improvement and an intercultural exchange with a native or near-native speaker to the mutual benefit of both partners.

Registration

+ info here

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange 

Would you like to boost your language skills while diving into a vibrant cross-cultural journey? 

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange program offers a unique opportunity for professors, students, and non-teaching staff of the SEA-EU Universities to engage in one-on-one language exchanges with native or near-native speakers.

Here's why you should participate:

• Improve speaking and listening skills through hands-on practice
• Access native speakers from across the SEA-EU Alliance
• Flexibly define your learning goals, schedule, and methods
• Option to meet your partner virtually or physically, depending on location
• Make friends and learn about a new culture
• Enjoy the learning process and have fun

See in which languages you can find your Language Partner: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish, German, Norwegian, Croatian, Italian, and Maltese.

Free of Charge: Access this valuable service at no cost to you!

Learners need at least B1 level (CEFR); teachers should be native speakers or have C2 level (CEFR). Get more information and take a language test here if you're unsure about your proficiency level.

How to Participate: Enroll in the program and fill out the registration form.

Start your language exchange journey and experience the benefits firsthand! Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to level up your language skills and make meaningful connections. 

Portuguese Language (A1.1)

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled "Portuguese Language (A1.1)".

Course Aims

The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context. By the end of this course, using basic grammatical and communicative structures (present simple, pronouns, turn taking etc.), participants should be able: to interact (orally and in writing) using familiar words and basic sentences to describe personal details and simple academic situations; to write context-driven short texts, containing for example time, date and place and fill forms with personal information.

• Course Details
  Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  Language taught: Portuguese
  Workload: 30 hours (remote learning)
  Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  Prerequisites: None
  Course Director: Prof. Manuel Célio Conceição, mconcei@ualg.pt
   
• Key Information
  Dates: 6th January 2025 – 7th February 2025
  Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET)
  Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
  Registration here
   
• Specific Learning Outcomes
  Greeting others
  Sharing personal details
  Describing individuals and providing details about objects and situations
  Inquiring about and stating the time, and talking about locations
  Describing individuals and providing details about objects
  Discussing daily habits and routines

Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course, "Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)", offered during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Course Aims
The course will focus mainly on communication in the academic context.  By the end of this course, participants should be able to activate discourse and language use strategies to mediate specialised vocabulary/terminology and phraseology, within the domain of marine sciences, according to audience and purpose. The focus (of this 30-hour course) is on Amplifying strategies to clarify meaning and facilitate understanding.

• Course Details
  Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  Language taught: English
  Workload: 30 hours
  Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  Prerequisites: B1 level CEFR
   
• Key Information
  Start and End Date: 6th January 2025 – 31st January 2025
  Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 12:00 (CET)
  Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
  Course Director: Professor Manuel Célio Conceição, mconcei@ualg.pt 
  Registration here
   
• Specific Learning Outcomes
  Reformulating through paraphrasing and use of synonyms
  Explaining (breaking down) terminology by providing examples and definitions accessible to audience and purpose
  Illustrating by making comparisons, metaphors and/or analogies
  Adapting delivery (use of language, style and/or register to incorporate the content of a text into a new text of a different genre and register
  

A blended intensive program is a set of short, intensive programs that use innovative forms of learning and teaching, including the use of online cooperation. Its main objective will be to build capacity to develop and implement innovative teaching and learning practices in participating HEIs.

+ info here

Blended Intensive Program (BIP): Marine Data Literacy

This course explores the critical role of data in the digital transformation of marine services to meet stakeholder needs and drive research and innovation, particularly in areas such as Blue Growth and Mission Ocean. Students will learn how data is converted into valuable information and knowledge, essential for monitoring, managing, and sustainably using marine resources. Topics include marine spatial planning, informed decision-making, strategic planning, and policy development. The course delves into data extraction processes and value creation through various services tailored to local user needs. It covers a wide range of data types and sources, including observational and modelled data, and addresses the integration of diverse data forms such as socio-economic and ecological, as well as non-scientific and qualitative data like resource tracking, demographics, and performance statistics. The course is jointly delivered by SEA-EU partner universities.
 

Language: English

Target audience: The course is intended for Master’s and Doctoral students.

Credits: 3 ECTS

Application deadline at UAlg: November 26, 2025

Funding: This mobility is eligible for Erasmus+

More information here.

Blended Intensive Program (BIP): “Knitting Intercultural Stories: Exploring Language, Gender and Creativity”

This Blended Intensive Program invites students from SEA-EU universities to improve their English while engaging in a unique intercultural and creative experience. Over the course of five days, participants will explore the links between language, gender, and creativity through the practice of textile arts such as knitting and crochet. Working in multicultural teams, they will share personal and cultural stories, learn new skills, and co-create a collective textile artwork that symbolizes the connections between our universities. The program combines hands-on workshops, intercultural dialogue, and reflective writing, culminating in a final project connected to the RESSAC Festival in March 2026 in Brest (on one of the themes: “Glories and Misfortunes of the Vagina”).

Language: English

Target audience: The course is open to all students (Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral) from all fields of study.

Credits: 3 ECTS

Funding: This mobility is eligible for Erasmus+

More information here.

Blended Intensive Program (BIP): Let’s make cities sustainable happy

Organized by the University of Gdańsk, Poland, this course aims to explore and understand the sustainable cities within a strategic context, including economic and social considerations; understand sustainable urban transformations and growth trajectories, including mapping urban subsystems, develop skills in sustainable urban mobility planning; recognize the benefits of urban greening and green spaces for well-being; understand the role and different types of investment in city development and the concept of a "happy city" and its relation to sustainable development. 

• Dates:
  - Virtual component: 12-18 May 2025 
  - Physical component: 9 - 13 June 2025 
  - Total number of hours: 45 

Other important details:

Language: English

Target Groups: The program is open to undergraduates, masters, and Ph.D. students from all fields of study, including Management, Economics, Tourism, and Marketing, as well as other disciplines whose curricula include elements related to Sustainable Development

Credits: 3 ECTS

Application Deadline at UAlg: 28 April 2025

Funding: This mobility is eligible for Erasmus+

Interested students must submit their expression of interest via email to seaeualg@ualg.pt, accompanied by the following documents: a motivation letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, and proof of enrollment at the University of Algarve for the current academic year. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the University of Algarve, in accordance with the established internal procedures. Applications sent directly to the host institution will not be considered.

UAlg may nominate up to 2 students, depending on the available Erasmus+ funding, to participate in this BIP. The first applicants who meet the admission requirements will be selected by GRIM (International Relations and Mobility Office).

Full-degree students enrolled at UAlg may apply, provided they have no outstanding debts with the Academic Services at the time of selection.

Recognition of training undertaken through a BIP may only be included in the Diploma Supplement if there is a prior written agreement between the student and the course director, with the knowledge of the Mobility Coordinator of the respective academic unit. GRIM (international@ualg.pt) must also be informed.

More information here

Blended Intensive Program (BIP): Sustainable, Social and Participatory Learning for Innovative Transformation

Hosted by the University of Split (in collaboration with the Kiel University, University of Gdansk and the University of Cadiz).
The purpose of the program is to equip students with sustainability skills alongside social, participatory, and innovation competencies, with an emphasis on collaborative learning and transformative innovation through the usage of modern pedagogical tools.

• Dates:
  •    Virtual component: 12 - 29 May & 23 June 2025 (10 hours)
  •    Physical component (On-site in Split): 2 - 6 June 2025
   

Other important details:

Language: B1 English level (intermediate)
Other Requirements: Ability to work in MS office programs
Target Groups: All students coming from social, humanistic, natural and technical sciences
Credits: 3 ECTS
Application Deadline at UAlg: 14 April 2025
Funding: Erasmus+ grant available and SEA-EU top-up (250€)

Students wishing to take part should send their expression of interest to seaeualg@ualg.pt together with the following documents: a letter of motivation, an up-to-date CV, and proof of enrolment at UAlg in the current academic year.

UAlg can nominate up to 3 students, depending on the available Erasmus+ funding, to participate in this BIP. The first candidates who demonstrate they fulfil the admission requirements will be selected by GRIM (International Relations and Mobility Office). 

Please note that the recognition of training undertaken through a BIP can only be incorporated into the Diploma Supplement if there is a prior written agreement between the student and the course director, with the corresponding Mobility Coordinator of the academic unit being informed. It is also mandatory for the GRIM (international@ualg.pt) to be notified.

More information here.

Blended Intensive Program (BIP): Coastal Protection and Sustainability

Organized by University of Naples Parthenope. This course provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on coastal protection and sustainability in the face of climate change, increasing urbanization, and anthropogenic landscape transformations. It explores strategies for mitigating natural hazards such as landslides, flooding, and coastal erosion, with particular attention to environmentally sustainable interventions in coastal areas situated beneath rocky cliffs and at river mouths.

Highlights of the Program:

Dates:

• Virtual component: 23-26 June 2025 (8 hours)
• Physical component (On-site in Naples): 7 -11 July 2025 (28 hours)

Other important details:

Language: B1 English level (intermediate)
Target Groups: Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students from various fields, including Engineering, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Coastal and Marine Sciences, Meteorology and Climatology, Physics, Geography and Geology
Credits: 3 ECTS
Application Deadline at UAlg: 27 April 2025
Funding: This mobility is eligible for Erasmus+

Students wishing to take part should send their expression of interest to seaeualg@ualg.pt together with the following documents: a letter of motivation, an up-to-date CV, and proof of enrolment at UAlg in the current academic year.

UAlg can nominate up to 3 students, depending on the available Erasmus+ funding, to participate in this BIP. The first candidates who demonstrate they fulfil the admission requirements will be selected by GRIM (International Relations and Mobility Office). 

Students enrolled in a full degree at UAlg can apply, as long as they do not have any debts with the Academic Services.

Please note that the recognition of training undertaken through a BIP can only be incorporated into the Diploma Supplement if there is a prior written agreement between the student and the course director, with the corresponding Mobility Coordinator of the academic unit being informed. It is also mandatory for the GRIM (international@ualg.pt) to be notified.

More information here.

Blended Intensive Program (BIP): Crossing borders: Migrations narratives/Borders studies

Organized by the University of Brest, in collaboration with the University of Kiel, the University of Gdánsk and the University of Split.

This is an introductory course in border and migration studies in the context of Europe and the Americas. It will take a comparative, experiential, project-based, and collaborative approach. The course includes lectures, case studies, field trips, meetings with experts, group assignments and discussions, and creative projects.

Highlights of the Program:

Dates:

• Virtual component: 6th and 13th of October; 15th November and 1st and 15th December 2025 (19 hours)
• Physical component (On-site in Brest): 20 - 24 October 2025 (37 hours)

Other important details:

Language: C1 English level (advanced)
Target Groups: Master students from Anglophone Studies, History, Geography and Sociology
Credits: 5 ECTS
Application Deadline at UAlg: 20 May 2025
Funding: This mobility is eligible for Erasmus+

Interested students must submit their expression of interest via email to seaeualg@ualg.pt, accompanied by the following documents: motivation letter, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, and proof of enrollment at the University of Algarve for the current academic year.

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the University of Algarve, in accordance with the established internal procedures. Applications sent directly to the host institution will not be considered.

UAlg can nominate 1 student, depending on the available Erasmus+ funding, to participate in this BIP. The first candidates who demonstrate they fulfil the admission requirements will be selected by GRIM (International Relations and Mobility Office).

Full-degree students enrolled at UAlg may apply, provided they have no outstanding debts with the Academic Services at the time of selection

Please note that the recognition of training undertaken through a BIP can only be incorporated into the Diploma Supplement if there is a prior written agreement between the student and the course director, with the corresponding Mobility Coordinator of the academic unit being informed. It is also mandatory for the GRIM (international@ualg.pt) to be notified.

More information here.

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the SEA-EU Photo Contest, an initiative of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) that invites students from the Alliance partner universities to participate by submitting an original photograph. Theme of this edition: “After all – after oil”

This theme challenges participants to reflect on the energy transition and the transformations of our societies and landscapes, exploring the relationship between nature, energy and a sustainable future in a world increasingly shaped by the need for alternatives to oil.

How to participate

Each participant may submit one original and unpublished photograph.
The photograph must be taken by the participant and must not have been previously published, exhibited or awarded.
Students enrolled in a full degree programme at the University of Algarve are eligible to apply.

Technical requirements

Format: JPEG
Minimum resolution: 4500 × 3000 pixels
The photograph must keep its original size (resizing or changing the resolution is not permitted).
The image must not contain logos, signatures, watermarks or other identifying elements.
Images generated by artificial intelligence are not permitted.

Selection and prize

Photographs will be evaluated based on technical quality, artistic value and relevance to the theme.
The voting process will combine public voting (40%, via the SEA-EU Instagram account) and evaluation by an international jury (60%).
The best photographs will be exhibited internationally during the SEA-EU Governing Week, which will take place at the University of Brest (France), from 9 to 11 June 2026.

The winner will receive an €800 travel voucher, which may be used to cover travel and/or accommodation expenses.

Application deadline: 4 May 2026

Announcement of results: 18 May 2026 (SEA-EU)

Photographs must be submitted through the following link: SEA-EU Photo Contest "After all - after oil"

Consult the full call for details and apply!

SEA-EU Film Festival 2026

The new edition of the SEA-EU Film Festival 2026 is now open. This international festival of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) invites students to give voice to their creativity through cinema.
Do you have a short film that tells a story, conveys a message or reflects your vision of the world? This is your opportunity to share it in an international context!
 

Who can participate?
Students from SEA-EU Alliance universities.
 

Important note for UAlg students: To represent the University of Algarve within the SEA-EU Film Festival, participants must be enrolled as full-degree students.
 

What to submit?
A short film (3 to 15 minutes) related to one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Submission deadline: 22 March 2026
 

Prize

The best films will be screened in a Special International SEA-EU Section, integrated into the Maravillame Film Festival, taking place from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Jerez (Spain). The winning author will receive a travel voucher (up to €1,000) to cover travel costs to Cádiz, enabling them to attend the closing gala, where the prize will be awarded.
In addition, during the festival, the creator of the winning film will have the opportunity to present their project to EGEDA (International Management Entity for Audiovisual Producers’ Rights), with a view to exploring opportunities for financing, promotion and commercial exhibition of the short film.
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent, reach international audiences and share your voice through cinema.
 

More information here.

PhD Research Scholarships

The European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) Alliance invites applications for PhD Research Scholarships at the University of the Algarve (UAlg).

The PhD Research Scholarships are intended for candidates who are enrolled in one of UAlg’s Doctoral Programmes, or for candidates who meet the requirements to enrol in one of these programmes and intend to carry out research activities leading to the award of the PhD degree at the University of the Algarve, under joint supervision within a cotutelle agreement with at least one other SEA-EU university (https://sea-eu.org/).

As part of this initiative, UAlg is offering 20 PhD Research Scholarships, awarded under the FCT Research Grant Regulations (RBI) and the Research Fellow Statute (EBI), in the following areas:

• Sciences and Technologies
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Economics
• Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
   

These scholarships form part of SEA-EU 2.0, under the Erasmus+ Programme (Partnerships for Excellence GA 101089757), and aim to support joint research activities between UAlg and the partner universities of the SEA-EU Alliance.
 

Monthly stipend: €1,309.64
Duration: One year, renewable up to a maximum of four years (48 months). Scholarships may not be awarded for a period of less than three consecutive months.
 

Application period
Opening: 27 October 2025, 17:00 (Lisbon time)
Closing: 26 November 2025, 23:59 (Lisbon time)
 

Each applicant may submit only one application. Multiple submissions will result in cancellation. Applications containing false information or plagiarism will be disqualified.
 

How to apply
Applicants should submit their applications and supporting documents by email to seaeuphd@ualg.pt with the subject line “Candidatura SEA-EU_PHD_2025”.

For further details on required documents, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, etc., please read the attached documents carefully.

If you have any questions, please contact seaeuphd@ualg.pt.

Greening Our Campus: Developing Sustainable Projects for a Better Future

The aim of this competition is to generate practical project ideas that seek to improve sustainability and promote a greener environment on our campuses, through collaborative brainstorming and networking sessions.

Collaboration will take place through the formation of groups, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and experiences.

Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future on our campuses and beyond!

Date: October 29, 2025 (2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) – Proposal Presentation Event
Venue: Gambelas Campus, Room 2.40, Pedagogical Complex
Who can participate: Academic community, including students, faculty, staff, and researchers. Participation is limited to 40 people.
Prize: The winning project will receive a €500 (five hundred euros) award for its implementation.

Registrations are open until 22/10/2025.

Regulations available here.

SEA-EU Film Festival 2025 – Call for entries

The University of Algarve, as a proud member of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU), invites all students to submit a short video (between 3 and 15 minutes) to the SEA-EU Film Festival 2025! This festival is all about celebrating creativity, spotlighting emerging talent, and giving students a chance to share their artistic work with an international audience. 

The best videos will be selected by a panel of international experts from across SEA-EU universities and showcased in Faro (University of Algarve, Higher Institute of Engineering – ISE), during the Staff Week "Sea Heritages in the Algarve" on 29 October 2025.

Express yourself freely - all topics, styles and ideas are welcome. 

Who can apply:

• All students from SEA-EU universities
• Students from any other higher education institution worldwide

Guidelines:

• Films must be in English or include English subtitles (if there is dialogue).
• Each student may submit only one video.
• You must be the original creator of the video.
• Accepted formats: .mov, .mp4, or .avi.
• Videos generated by AI will not be accepted.

Important dates:

• Application deadline: 15 September 2025
• Evaluation by jury: 16 – 30 September 2025
• Winners announced: By 13 October 2025 on the SEA-EU website  sea-eu.org

How to apply:

Submit your video and complete the registration form here: https://bit.ly/4nQpMpJ

Check out the official festival brochure: SEA-EU Film Festival 2025 – Brochure (PDF)

Second edition of the SEA-EU Concert - Call for applications

Organized by the University of Naples Parthenope

The UAlg academic community is invited to showcase their musical talents for a chance to perform live in Naples on 27 November 2025, during the SEA-EU Governing Week.

How to Apply:

• Submit a performance video (max 10 minutes) by 6 June to: artplatform.seaeu@uniparthenope.it
• Performances may be solo or in groups of up to four
• Any genre, style, or instrument, the choice is yours
• Include: performers’ full names, university affiliation, title and author of the piece

Key Dates:
June 6: Submission deadline
July 8: Local winners selected (one per university)
July 15: SEA-EU international winners announced
September 12: Deadline to confirm participation in Naples concert

Full details: https://sea-eu.org/sea-euconcert/

Joint Master’s in Port Management and Logistics (MIPMAL)

This two-year European master’s programme, delivered in English, has been designed to respond to the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in port management and maritime logistics. The programme is jointly offered by several SEA-EU universities, providing an international and interdisciplinary learning experience.

Why choose MIPMAL?

• Joint degree with mobility across several European universities
• Specialisation in areas such as port operations, logistics, economics, law and digitalisation
• Strong links with the maritime and port sector
• High employability in a rapidly expanding global industry

Programme structure:

• Year 1: Port Services and Operations; Port Economics and Logistics
• Year 2: Port Law and Digitalisation; internship and/or dissertation

The programme includes a mandatory international mobility period, offering a rich academic and professional experience.

Applications:

• Phase 1 – Non-EU candidates: 10 February to 30 April
• Phase 2 – EU candidates: 1 May to 15 July
  (covering the 27 EU Member States, as well as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
• Phase 3 – EU candidates: 21 July to 6 September
  (covering the 27 EU Member States, as well as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

As a SEA-EU joint programme, MIPMAL offers a unique international experience aligned with the needs of the global maritime sector.

More information and applications: https://sea-eu.org/mipmal/

We encourage all interested students to explore this opportunity and consider applying to a programme with strong career prospects in maritime logistics and port management.

For general enquiries, please contact the Admissions Office: mipmal.admin.support@uca.es / jointprmanager@sea-eu.org 

At UAlg, you may also contact: Marleni Azevedo (Gestora Técnica Local na SEA-EU) – mdper@ualg.pt 

Further Information:
Programme website: https://sea-eu.org/mipmal/
Student Handbook: MIPMAL Handbook – May 2025

See brochure here

Joint Bachelor in Sustainable Blue Economy (SeaBluE)

The SeaBluE programme is an innovative European degree designed to prepare students to address key global challenges related to the oceans, such as marine pollution, climate change, and the sustainable use of marine resources.

Why choose SeaBluE?

• International experience, with mobility across several European coastal universities
• Interdisciplinary training in marine ecosystems, sustainability, and the blue economy
• Development of practical skills highly valued in the labour market
• Opportunities for internships and applied projects

Programme structure:

• Year 1: scientific and conceptual foundations
• Year 2: applied and methodological skills
• Year 3: specialisation, final project or internship

Career prospects:
The programme opens pathways to careers in areas such as marine conservation, public policy, sustainable fisheries, marine renewable energy, and scientific research.

Applications 2026/2027:

• Phase 1 – Non-EU candidates: 10 February to 30 April
• Phase 2 – EU candidates: 1 May to 20 July
  (covering the 27 EU Member States, as well as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
• Phase 3 – EU candidates: 21 July to 6 September
  (covering the 27 EU Member States, as well as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

This is a SEA-EU joint programme, offering an international, interdisciplinary and innovative learning experience.

More information and application: https://sea-eu.org/seablue/

We encourage all interested students to explore this opportunity and consider applying to a programme that actively contributes to a more sustainable future.

At UAlg, you may also contact: Marleni Azevedo (Gestora Técnica Local na SEA-EU) – mdper@ualg.pt 

Further Information:
Programme website: https://sea-eu.org/seablue/

Communicating in English for Research

Applications are now open for the Staff Week “Communicating in English for Research”, to be held at the University of Brest (France), from 26 to 28 May 2026, within the framework of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU).

This training is aimed at researchers and seeks to strengthen communication skills in English in a scientific context, including presentations, conference interaction and international networking.

Expressions of interest should be sent to: international@ualg.pt
 

The University of Algarve may award up to two Erasmus+ grants. Selection will be carried out by the International Relations Office (IRO), giving priority to the first applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.

Staff Week “English for Administrative Staff”
 

Expressions of interest should be sent to: international@ualg.pt
 

The University of Algarve may award up to two Erasmus+ grants. Selection will be carried out by the International Relations Office (IRO), giving priority to the first applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.

The staff week program of SEA-EU is a brief exchange program where staff from SEA-EU universities come together for several days. The main objectives include collaborative work on common professional themes, sharing best practices, and providing training opportunities. Open to all university staff, whether in teaching or administrative roles, the exchanges should be linked to the participant's professional development and focus on lifelong learning.

UAlg, as part of the SEA-EU alliance, actively organizes these short mobility programs. The goal is to encourage meetings and collaboration with European partner universities. Each of the 9 alliance universities aims to host two Staff Weeks annually, offering around twenty opportunities for staff to connect with or host colleagues from other European institutions.

Staff Week Programs

Staff Week "Mental Health and Neuroinclusive Teaching" 

Will take place at the University of Gdansk, Poland, from April 7 to 9, 2025

This specialized program is designed for professors and administrative staff, counseling service representatives, and anyone interested in enhancing their skills in supporting mental health and neuro-inclusion in higher education.

• Key Details:
  - Target Group: Professors and staff
  - Number of Participants: Up to 2 participants from UAlg (1 professor & 1 non-teaching staff member)
  - Application Deadline at UAlg: February 24, 2025. After this date, if necessary, applications will be ranked
  - Mobility Costs: Travel and accommodation expenses will be funded through the Erasmus+ program

To apply for Erasmus+ funding, interested participants must send an email to GRIM, addressed to the Coordination team (international@ualg.pt), expressing their interest in applying and attaching the following mandatory documents:

• A statement explaining the relevance of the Staff Week to their professional role and the added value for UAlg
• An email from their direct supervisor approving and authorizing participation in the Staff Week
• A pre-filled Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement for Training (MAT). To access the document, please click here

The Erasmus+ grant will be awarded based on the criteria outlined in the current UAlg Erasmus+ Program Regulations.

Programme here.

Note: Applicants must have a contractual relationship with UAlg. For any questions, please contact GRIM.

SEA-EU Virtual Language courses

The SEA-EU Virtual Language Courses is an activity based on the principle of reciprocity: On this virtual language platform, we list courses offered by each SEA-EU partner university to participants from other partner universities.

+ info here

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language

The SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange supports independent and flexible one-to-one language learning. In the international context of the SEA-EU alliance this virtual partnership (can also be physical) provides an opportunity to combine language improvement and an intercultural exchange with a native or near-native speaker to the mutual benefit of both partners.

Registration

+ info here

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange 

Would you like to boost your language skills while diving into a vibrant cross-cultural journey? 

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange program offers a unique opportunity for professors, students, and non-teaching staff of the SEA-EU Universities to engage in one-on-one language exchanges with native or near-native speakers.

Here's why you should participate:

• Improve speaking and listening skills through hands-on practice
• Access native speakers from across the SEA-EU Alliance
• Flexibly define your learning goals, schedule, and methods
• Option to meet your partner virtually or physically, depending on location
• Make friends and learn about a new culture
• Enjoy the learning process and have fun

See in which languages you can find your Language Partner: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Polish, German, Norwegian, Croatian, Italian, and Maltese.

Free of Charge: Access this valuable service at no cost to you!

Learners need at least B1 level (CEFR); teachers should be native speakers or have C2 level (CEFR). Get more information and take a language test here if you're unsure about your proficiency level.

How to Participate: Enroll in the program and fill out the registration form.

Start your language exchange journey and experience the benefits firsthand! Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to level up your language skills and make meaningful connections. 

Virtual Course in English Skills for Administrative Staff

Duration: 20 hours

Schedule: 17 October – 19 December 2024

Maximum capacity: 20 participants

Level: A2 to B2

Course offered by: University of Malta

Registration: Before 10 October

This course is free of charge.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Produce writing with improved grammatical accuracy and syntactical coherence in written communication within administrative contexts
• Employ the use of formal vocabulary and any necessary terminology in written communication related to university administration tasks
• Design and construct clear, concise, and well-structured written documents suitable for formal communication within university settings
• Create professional emails, reports, and letters adhering to academic/formal English writing conventions

Application here.

 Virtual Course in English Presentation Skills for Teaching Staff

Duration: 20 hours

Schedule: 16 October – 18 December 2024

Maximum capacity: 20 participants

Level: B1

Course offered by: University of Malta

Registration: Before 10 October

This course is free of charge.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Deliver a clear and concise presentation on an academic topic
• Express themselves more fluently in spoken English
• Select vocabulary and language structures appropriate for spoken English in a formal academic context
• Design a clear and effective structure for a presentation
• Introduce, recapitulate and summarise ideas in a presentation
• Make effective use of signposting language
• Use clear, concise text on visual aids, and utilise them appropriately
• Adapt presentation style appropriately for an online or face-to-face context

Application here.
 

Portuguese Language (A1.1)

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled "Portuguese Language (A1.1)".

Course Aims

The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context. By the end of this course, using basic grammatical and communicative structures (present simple, pronouns, turn taking etc.), participants should be able: to interact (orally and in writing) using familiar words and basic sentences to describe personal details and simple academic situations; to write context-driven short texts, containing for example time, date and place and fill forms with personal information.

• Course Details
  Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  Language taught: Portuguese
  Workload: 30 hours (remote learning)
  Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  Prerequisites: None
  Course Director: Prof. Manuel Célio Conceição, mconcei@ualg.pt
   
• Key Information
  Dates: 6th January 2025 – 7th February 2025
  Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET)
  Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
  Registration here
   
• Specific Learning Outcomes
  Greeting others
  Sharing personal details
  Describing individuals and providing details about objects and situations
  Inquiring about and stating the time, and talking about locations
  Describing individuals and providing details about objects
  Discussing daily habits and routines
  

Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course, "Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)", offered during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Course Aims
The course will focus mainly on communication in the academic context.  By the end of this course, participants should be able to activate discourse and language use strategies to mediate specialised vocabulary/terminology and phraseology, within the domain of marine sciences, according to audience and purpose. The focus (of this 30-hour course) is on Amplifying strategies to clarify meaning and facilitate understanding.

• Course Details
  Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  Language taught: English
  Workload: 30 hours
  Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  Prerequisites: B1 level CEFR
   
• Key Information
  Start and End Date: 6th January 2025 – 31st January 2025
  Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 12:00 (CET)
  Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
  Course Director: Professor Manuel Célio Conceição, mconcei@ualg.pt 
  Registration here
   
• Specific Learning Outcomes
  Reformulating through paraphrasing and use of synonyms
  Explaining (breaking down) terminology by providing examples and definitions accessible to audience and purpose
  Illustrating by making comparisons, metaphors and/or analogies
  Adapting delivery (use of language, style and/or register to incorporate the content of a text into a new text of a different genre and register
  

A blended intensive program is a set of short, intensive programs that use innovative forms of learning and teaching, including the use of online cooperation. Its main objective will be to build capacity to develop and implement innovative teaching and learning practices in participating HEIs.

+ info here

Greening Our Campus: Developing Sustainable Projects for a Better Future

The aim of this competition is to generate practical project ideas that seek to improve sustainability and promote a greener environment on our campuses, through collaborative brainstorming and networking sessions.

Collaboration will take place through the formation of groups, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and experiences.

Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future on our campuses and beyond!

Date: October 29, 2025 (2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) – Proposal Presentation Event
Venue: Gambelas Campus, Room 2.40, Pedagogical Complex
Who can participate: Academic community, including students, faculty, staff, and researchers. Participation is limited to 40 people.
Prize: The winning project will receive a €500 (five hundred euros) award for its implementation.

Registrations are open until 22/10/2025.

Regulations available here.

Second edition of the SEA-EU Concert - Call for applications

Organized by the University of Naples Parthenope

The UAlg academic community is invited to showcase their musical talents for a chance to perform live in Naples on 27 November 2025, during the SEA-EU Governing Week.

How to Apply:

• Submit a performance video (max 10 minutes) by 6 June to: artplatform.seaeu@uniparthenope.it
• Performances may be solo or in groups of up to four
• Any genre, style, or instrument, the choice is yours
• Include: performers’ full names, university affiliation, title and author of the piece

Key Dates:
June 6: Submission deadline
July 8: Local winners selected (one per university)
July 15: SEA-EU international winners announced
September 12: Deadline to confirm participation in Naples concert

Full details: https://sea-eu.org/sea-euconcert/

 5th SEA-EU Society Hub Webinar

Which will feature two highly engaging presentations. The webinar will take place on 12 June 2025 at 12:00 (Portuguese time), via Zoom platform. This webinar is organized within the framework of the SEA-EU Society Hub, an initiative that brings together SEA-EU experts committed to strengthening collaboration between universities, local NGOs, social entrepreneurs and other regional partners, with the aim of reinforcing the social role of Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

Programme

Session 1 – Learning Projects with Local Partners: Two Feedbacks for Common Insights
Two case studies will be presented from intensive five-day projects carried out with local partners in January 2025, involving around fifteen Master’s students from various academic backgrounds.

Guest Speakers – University of Brest (UBO): Paula Jacques – Learning Experience Designer, PIM Coordination (ISblue/UBO), Julia Fougère – Learning Experience Designer, Open Factory/Fablab (UBO) and Joséphine Corre – HUB Manager (ISblue/UBO).

Session 2 – Checking the Accuracy of the Information in the Field of Energy and Computing
This session will explore student engagement in validating information in the fields of energy and computing, highlighting how local involvement enhances learning outcomes.

Guest Speaker – University of Split (UNIST): Prof. Ivana Bilić, PhD.

Register here

• After registration, all participants will receive the Zoom access link the day before the webinar.
• A certificate of participation will be issued to all attendees after the event.

SEA-EU Virtual Language courses

The SEA-EU Virtual Language Courses is an activity based on the principle of reciprocity: On this virtual language platform, we list courses offered by each SEA-EU partner university to participants from other partner universities.

+ info here

SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language

The SEA-EU Virtual Tandem Language Exchange supports independent and flexible one-to-one language learning. In the international context of the SEA-EU alliance this virtual partnership (can also be physical) provides an opportunity to combine language improvement and an intercultural exchange with a native or near-native speaker to the mutual benefit of both partners.

Registration

+ info here

Portuguese Language (A1.1)

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled "Portuguese Language (A1.1)".

Course Aims

The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context. By the end of this course, using basic grammatical and communicative structures (present simple, pronouns, turn taking etc.), participants should be able: to interact (orally and in writing) using familiar words and basic sentences to describe personal details and simple academic situations; to write context-driven short texts, containing for example time, date and place and fill forms with personal information.

• Course Details
  Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  Language taught: Portuguese
  Workload: 30 hours (remote learning)
  Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  Prerequisites: None
  Course Director: Prof. Manuel Célio Conceição, mconcei@ualg.pt
   
• Key Information
  Dates: 6th January 2025 – 7th February 2025
  Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET)
  Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
  Registration here
   
• Specific Learning Outcomes
  Greeting others
  Sharing personal details
  Describing individuals and providing details about objects and situations
  Inquiring about and stating the time, and talking about locations
  Describing individuals and providing details about objects
  Discussing daily habits and routines
  

Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course, "Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)", offered during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Course Aims
The course will focus mainly on communication in the academic context.  By the end of this course, participants should be able to activate discourse and language use strategies to mediate specialised vocabulary/terminology and phraseology, within the domain of marine sciences, according to audience and purpose. The focus (of this 30-hour course) is on Amplifying strategies to clarify meaning and facilitate understanding.

• Course Details
  Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  Language taught: English
  Workload: 30 hours
  Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  Prerequisites: B1 level CEFR
   
• Key Information
  Start and End Date: 6th January 2025 – 31st January 2025
  Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 to 12:00 (CET)
  Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
  Course Director: Professor Manuel Célio Conceição, mconcei@ualg.pt 
  Registration here
   
• Specific Learning Outcomes
  Reformulating through paraphrasing and use of synonyms
  Explaining (breaking down) terminology by providing examples and definitions accessible to audience and purpose
  Illustrating by making comparisons, metaphors and/or analogies
  Adapting delivery (use of language, style and/or register to incorporate the content of a text into a new text of a different genre and register
  

A blended intensive program is a set of short, intensive programs that use innovative forms of learning and teaching, including the use of online cooperation. Its main objective will be to build capacity to develop and implement innovative teaching and learning practices in participating HEIs.

+ info here

 

16th edition of Brain Days

• Academic staff
• Researchers
• PhD students

• Online lectures
• Virtual science communication sessions

• 16–20 March (Monday to Friday): 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• 21–22 March (Saturday and Sunday): 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

• Preferred days and times
• Lecture title
• Short description (2–3 sentences)
• Brief biographical note

• Wojciech Glac – wojciech.glac@ug.edu.pl
• Emilia Leszkowicz – emilia.leszkowicz@ug.edu.pl

PhD Research Scholarships

The European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) Alliance invites applications for PhD Research Scholarships at the University of the Algarve (UAlg).

The PhD Research Scholarships are intended for candidates who are enrolled in one of UAlg’s Doctoral Programmes, or for candidates who meet the requirements to enrol in one of these programmes and intend to carry out research activities leading to the award of the PhD degree at the University of the Algarve, under joint supervision within a cotutelle agreement with at least one other SEA-EU university (https://sea-eu.org/).

As part of this initiative, UAlg is offering 20 PhD Research Scholarships, awarded under the FCT Research Grant Regulations (RBI) and the Research Fellow Statute (EBI), in the following areas:

• Sciences and Technologies
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Economics
• Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
   

These scholarships form part of SEA-EU 2.0, under the Erasmus+ Programme (Partnerships for Excellence GA 101089757), and aim to support joint research activities between UAlg and the partner universities of the SEA-EU Alliance.
 

Monthly stipend: €1,309.64
Duration: One year, renewable up to a maximum of four years (48 months). Scholarships may not be awarded for a period of less than three consecutive months.
 

Application period
Opening: 27 October 2025, 17:00 (Lisbon time)
Closing: 26 November 2025, 23:59 (Lisbon time)
 

Each applicant may submit only one application. Multiple submissions will result in cancellation. Applications containing false information or plagiarism will be disqualified.
 

How to apply
Applicants should submit their applications and supporting documents by email to seaeuphd@ualg.pt with the subject line “Candidatura SEA-EU_PHD_2025”.

For further details on required documents, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, etc., please read the attached documents carefully.

If you have any questions, please contact seaeuphd@ualg.pt.

Greening Our Campus: Developing Sustainable Projects for a Better Future

The aim of this competition is to generate practical project ideas that seek to improve sustainability and promote a greener environment on our campuses, through collaborative brainstorming and networking sessions.

Collaboration will take place through the formation of groups, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and experiences.

Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future on our campuses and beyond!

Date: October 29, 2025 (2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) – Proposal Presentation Event
Venue: Gambelas Campus, Room 2.40, Pedagogical Complex
Who can participate: Academic community, including students, faculty, staff, and researchers. Participation is limited to 40 people.
Prize: The winning project will receive a €500 (five hundred euros) award for its implementation.

Registrations are open until 22/10/2025.

Regulations available here.

UAlg SEA-EU Research Seed Fund 2025

This initiative aims to encourage and support UAlg Researchers in establishing partnerships within the SEA-EU Alliance, with the goal of submitting new research proposals to be developed in collaboration with Researchers from the other universities in the Alliance.

Submitted projects must include at least one Researcher from another SEA-EU university and, ideally, an External SEA-EU Partner.

Call document here. Collaborative research proposals must be submitted in English via the following form by 22 May 2025, at 17:00.

Five (5) collaborative proposals will be funded, with a maximum amount of €4,000 allocated to each.

Second edition of the SEA-EU Concert - Call for applications

Organized by the University of Naples Parthenope

The UAlg academic community is invited to showcase their musical talents for a chance to perform live in Naples on 27 November 2025, during the SEA-EU Governing Week.

How to Apply:

• Submit a performance video (max 10 minutes) by 6 June to: artplatform.seaeu@uniparthenope.it
• Performances may be solo or in groups of up to four
• Any genre, style, or instrument, the choice is yours
• Include: performers’ full names, university affiliation, title and author of the piece

Key Dates:
June 6: Submission deadline
July 8: Local winners selected (one per university)
July 15: SEA-EU international winners announced
September 12: Deadline to confirm participation in Naples concert

Full details: https://sea-eu.org/sea-euconcert/

 5th SEA-EU Society Hub Webinar

Which will feature two highly engaging presentations. The webinar will take place on 12 June 2025 at 12:00 (Portuguese time), via Zoom platform. This webinar is organized within the framework of the SEA-EU Society Hub, an initiative that brings together SEA-EU experts committed to strengthening collaboration between universities, local NGOs, social entrepreneurs and other regional partners, with the aim of reinforcing the social role of Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

Programme

Session 1 – Learning Projects with Local Partners: Two Feedbacks for Common Insights
Two case studies will be presented from intensive five-day projects carried out with local partners in January 2025, involving around fifteen Master’s students from various academic backgrounds.

Guest Speakers – University of Brest (UBO): Paula Jacques – Learning Experience Designer, PIM Coordination (ISblue/UBO), Julia Fougère – Learning Experience Designer, Open Factory/Fablab (UBO) and Joséphine Corre – HUB Manager (ISblue/UBO).

Session 2 – Checking the Accuracy of the Information in the Field of Energy and Computing
This session will explore student engagement in validating information in the fields of energy and computing, highlighting how local involvement enhances learning outcomes.

Guest Speaker – University of Split (UNIST): Prof. Ivana Bilić, PhD.

Register here

• After registration, all participants will receive the Zoom access link the day before the webinar.
• A certificate of participation will be issued to all attendees after the event.