Institutional session on ESHTE’s integration into NOVA University Lisbon

The academic community of the Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies took part, on 23 September at 2:00 p.m., in an institutional session in the Auditorium dedicated to ESHTE’s integration process into NOVA University Lisbon, as well as to the presentation of the School’s new identity and digital presence. The session was well attended by the academic community, reflecting their interest and engagement at this important moment for the institution's future.

The first part of the session was dedicated to ESHTE’s integration into NOVA University Lisbon. The main objectives, opportunities and challenges associated with this process were presented, with contributions from the Rector of NOVA University Lisbon, the Vice-Rector for Research and Advanced Training, Cecília Roque, the Vice-Rector for Innovation, Value Creation and Global Affairs, Isabel Rocha, the President of ESHTE, Carlos Brandão, the Vice-President of ESHTE, João Reis, and Pro-Rector José Branco.

The topics addressed included NOVA University Lisbon’s research ecosystem, competitive funding, research support structures, innovation, internationalisation, the quality of teaching and research, as well as the challenges and opportunities arising from the transfer of ESHTE’s campus to the assets of the NOVA University Lisbon Foundation.

The second part of the session focused on ESHTE’s new identity and digital presence, with the presentation of the rebranding proposal and the School’s new website. Throughout the session, there was also time for questions and clarifications, allowing the academic community to raise questions and share contributions regarding this new institutional stage.

The significant participation of the academic community demonstrated a collective commitment to ESHTE’s future and to the process of integration into NOVA University Lisbon.