International Week

Generation Z in Higher Education

Programme
Registration
How to get there
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Between May 25 and 29, the Polytechnic University of Setúbal promotes another edition of its International Week, dedicated to the theme “Generation Z in Higher Education”.

Through lectures and panel discussions, the program addresses the issue from the point of view of the students themselves, pedagogical innovation, and international partnerships with a view to identifying opportunities and strategies aligned with the concerns of this generational profile.

The initiative, which takes place under the Erasmus+ Program, invites teachers, researchers, non-teaching staff and students from national and foreign institutions to join this interdisciplinary and intercultural forum.

PROGRAMME

May 25th, 2026

Opening Session

AFTERNOON

Registration and Welcome session

May 26th, 2026

Theme: "Student Voice: Living Gen Z"

MORNING

Panel discussion

  • Being Gen Z in my country

Keynote Session
Presenting current research on Generation Z in education, society, citizenship and technology

AFTERNOON

Visit to the laboratories of the Polytechnic University of Setúbal

May 27th, 2026

Topic: "Pedagogical Innovation: Teaching Gen Z"

MORNING

Keynote Session
On digital and hybrid methodologies: international practices

AFTERNOON

Networking

May 28, 2026

Theme: "Research Frontiers: Studying Gen Z"

MORNING

Panel discussions

  • Sustainability and future expectations
  • Identifying next steps to integrate Generation Z concerns into teaching and research

AFTERNOON

Cultural Activity

May 29, 2026

Theme: "Shaping the Future Together"

MORNING

Panel discussion

  • International Partnerships – Identifying opportunities and strategies to address Generation Z concerns

AFTERNOON

Closing

Registration

Participation is free, but places are limited and subject to confirmation. Registration is open until April 30 and must be done by filling in the appropriate form.

The International Week takes place under the ERASMUS+ Program.

Plan your stay

How to get there

To ensure you can get to the campus, we provide information on access options, including public transport. We recommend that you find out how to get there beforehand in order to plan the most suitable route for you.

About the Setúbal region

To find out more about the city, including accommodation suggestions, points of interest, cultural activities and other useful resources, we suggest consulting the official Setúbal tourism website at https://visitsetubal.com/en/
The information provided will enable you to prepare your stay in good time. This is just a suggestion and you are free to research all the options you find.

MORE INFORMATION

CIMOB – International Officer
e. cimob.dici@ips.pt
t. +351 265 790 302