EUCEN

EUCEN was founded in 1991 and is the largest European multidisciplinary network in University Continuing Education. It is registered in Belgium as an international non-governmental, non-profit making organisation and has 191 members from 38 countries.

The main aims of EUCEN are to:

– Promote high quality University Continuing Education throughout Europe.
– Influence the development of university continuing education policy and policy-making at university, regional, national and European level.
– Encourage best practice in university continuing education actions.
– Facilitate the exchange of people, ideas and innovation among its members.

The University of Aveiro is a public institution which has as its mission the creation and expansion of access to knowledge, for the benefit of people and society, through research, teaching and co-operation. Created in 1973, it rapidly turned into one of the most dynamic higher education institutions in Portugal. It is currently member of the ECIU – European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The symposium will take place during the University 30th anniversary year.

The University has around 11,000 students enrolled in undergraduate programmes. There is a wide choice of areas available: engineering, sciences, economy, management, health, humanities, teacher training, design, music. More than 1300 students are doing graduate studies at different levels and in different domains. Strong links with local and regional Communities have formed the roots for strong national and international co-operation and recognition. They also ensure a basis for the multiplicity of lifelong learning programmes being offered.

Excellent conditions of study and work are provided in particular by the modernity and architecture of the Campus. Furthermore the importance given to practical training and project work offer students an optimum basis to develop their professional career plan.