The UCP Libraries network will carry out a training cycle focused on its resources and services offered, denominated "Information and research resources".

During this cycle, which will run from October 11th to October 15th, the various relevant information resources available to the UCP community will be presented, such as Bibliographic Catalog/EDS, b-on, Scopus and Web of Science. Some basic search techniques on these platforms will also be shared.

This training cycle will be open to all interested parties, with no prior registration or limit of participants, just access it through the Microsoft Teams links created for each session, available on the UCP events page or on the UCP Libraries Training Portal.

The Portuguese version of each session will be at 10 am and, if participants are interested, the English version will take place at 6 pm on the same day.

Sessions plan

For more information, see the UCP Libraries Training Portal.

You can also get in touch with the UCP Libraries training team through the email address: formacao.bibliotecas@ucp.pt

José Pedro da Silva Library invites the Academic Community to a Creative Writing Workshop, a challenging cultural event that promises to explore the secrets of the art of writing well. This unique experience will be led by the talented writer João de Mancelos, and will take place on January 31st, at 3pm, in the library’s auditorium, with a maximum duration of 1h30.

The Creative Writing Workshop is aimed at all those who, in one way or another, wish to improve their literary skills and explore new techniques of written expression. Whether you're a writing enthusiast or a creative professional, or simply someone looking for an engaging moment dedicated to words, this is the ideal opportunity to sharpen your skills and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of literature.

Participation in the workshop is free, but to guarantee your place, we kindly ask that you register by January 28th at bjps.viseu@ucp.pt.

The number of participants will be limited to 30 to ensure a more personalized and interactive experience those attending.

Don't miss this opportunity and join us for this enriching cultural encounter!

We look forward to meeting you there. 

About the speaker: João de Mancelos was born in Coimbra in 1968. He has published 29 books, from essays to poetry, and fiction. His essays include O marulhar de versos antigos: A intertextualidade em Eugénio de Andrade (2009) and Manual de escrita criativa (2012); in poetry, Luzes distantes, vozes perdidas (2019) and Coração de aluguer (2023); in short stories, A rapariga que adorava finais felizes (2021), part of the National Reading Plan, and Uma canção de amor (2023). The short story What do you feel when the rain falls? was adapted for the cinema in 2020 and won second place in the National Arts Foundation Award (Brazil). In addition to being a writer, João de Mancelos has been teaching in higher education for over 30 years.

The Lisbon Project's mission is to "build a community that integrates and empowers migrants and refugees", and the partnership with the João Paulo II University Library (BUJPII) of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa aims to support the organisation in the area of education, through the organisation of the library and digital resources, as well as in the training of its volunteers.

On 17 December, the BUJPII team, represented by Deputy Director Ana Folque and Samuel Santos, visited the Lisbon Project premises to continue this collaboration. 

During the visit, it was possible to get a closer look at the work carried out by the organisation and interact with its team, in a productive working session where several joint initiatives were defined for the future. Among the topics discussed, particular attention was given to organising a visit to BUJPII by members of the Lisbon Project community, aimed at promoting reading, and planning a public reading activity for children.

At the same time, the library team at the Universidade Católica headquarters shared their technical know-how, particularly in indexing and organising books.

"The collaboration with the Universidade Católica Portuguesa Library has been very enriching for our Learning Centre. The support with the library's organisation system has been essential for improving access to our resources", comments Ana Rita Bruno, a member of the Lisbon Project team. 

"In addition, joint initiatives such as events and workshops will certainly contribute to the educational and cultural development of our community. We thank the Library team for their dedication and enthusiasm and we are confident of the positive impact of this partnership", she adds, valuing the partnership.

This partnership reflects the ongoing commitment of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa to fostering positive impact in communities through knowledge and solidarity.