Venue

The congress will take place at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Beira Interior, in the city of Covilhã (Portugal).

The University of Beira Interior is one of the youngest public universities in Portugal and a member of the UNITA (Universitas Montium) Consortium, an alliance of European mountain Universities, all Romanic language speaking, and committed to fostering the socio-economic development of their rural and cross-border mountain areas.

The University of Beira Interior has about 9000 undergraduate and postgraduate students allocated to the Faculties of Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities, Arts and Letters, and Health Sciences. The university research ecosystem encompasses 18 research units performing research in all areas of knowledge aligned with the European, national, and regional priorities and the ONU sustainable development goals.

Address:
Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde
Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã. Portugal
GPS: N-40°16’03.27″ W-7°29’42.13″

About Covilhã

Covilhã is a city in the Centro region, Portugal, located in the “Beiras” and “Serra da Estrela” subregion. Sometimes referred to as town of wool and snow, Covilhã is one of the main urban centers of the historical Beira Interior region. The proximity of the mountains offers dramatic scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain climbing and skiing. With an industrial tradition historically focused on textile industry supplied by an abundance of wool produced in the area since antiquity, but with a more diversified industry in contemporaneity, Covilhã, which was once known as the “Portuguese Manchester”, is also nowadays an important university city.

Covilhã has a Mediterranean climate, moderately cold in the winter, and relatively warm in the summer, so we are expecting some good weather during the congress.

In this city, we will also find unforgettable works signed by the greatest artists of the country, delightful green spaces, and the authentic flavors of a cuisine that combines historic tradition with authentic refinement. Do not miss out on a healthy outdoor sport, and other cultural activities across the city. And if you still have time, extend it through the night and follow your senses…