João Arriscado Nunes, Professor at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra, one of the most important Portuguese sociologists, discusses the path that science takes from its conception to its operationalization—using food research as a central theme…
![onion sauce at a market stall](https://pensarnutricao.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/podcast-pensar-nutricao-2.jpg "Podcast Episode 2: "Does hunger arise from altered trade rights or from food scarcity?" 3")
Does hunger stem from changes in the right to trade or from food scarcity? This question is the starting point of a conversation with José Varejão, Economist, Associate Professor and, at the time of recording this episode, Director of the Faculty…
![Podcast Episode 1: "The landscape reflects what we eat" 1](https://pensarnutricao.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/podcast-pensar-nutricao-1.jpg "Podcast Episode 1: "The landscape reflects what we eat" 5")
Landscape Architecture with Paulo Farinha Marques “The landscape reflects what we eat” Paulo Farinha Marques is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, and Director of the Botanical Garden of the same institution. After, in 2009,…
A conversation almost at the dinner table to consider how nutrition intersects with other sciences — from architecture to literature and economics. Listen on your favorite platforms, just click here. A podcast celebrating the 47th anniversary of the first…
Mediterranean societies have always been subject to environmental, social, political, and cultural changes and have always been in constant adaptation. But in this century, the pace of change has accelerated and its direction is new, requiring strategic thinking…
The study of hunger and all degrees of food insecurity should be part of the basic curriculum for all Nutrition Science students. Not having access to the food we need to maintain our health and well-being…
The teaching of "Nutrition Policy" began at the University of Porto in the 1996/1997 academic year, at the former Higher Institute of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto (ISCNAUP), currently FCNAUP. A scientific, pedagogical and intellectual adventure that celebrates…
On October 27, 2021, the proposed State Budget for 2022 was rejected in the Assembly of the Republic. The proposal received a vote in favor from the Socialist Party (PS), abstentions from the People-Animals-Nature (PAN) party, and from the two female MPs…
Celebrating gastronomy and paying attention to local food traditions is important for benefiting from the identity and cohesion of populations, their historical and cultural heritage, and the pleasure of eating. At the same time, it counteracts the overabundance of ultra-processed foods…
On April 19th, we reopened our doors to in-person teaching at our school. A year has passed under the shadow of Covid. A year that felt like an eternity. A long, painful year that allowed us to learn a great deal….