The University of Porto elected the new rector

António Sousa Pereira took office as the new Rector of the University of Porto and made it his primary commitment to fight chronic underfinancing.

"The permanent state of uncertainty regarding financing undermines any chances of planning and implementing long term strategies", the new Rector declared, quoted by Lusa.

The twentieth Rector of Porto University, António Sousa Pereira, was sworn on 28 June for the 2018-2022 mandate. Graduate, Master and PhD in Medicine from the University of Porto, Sousa Pereira pursued his entire academic career at ICBAS.

Sousa Pereira presents as key elements of his programme the challenge of replenishing the staffing levels in teaching, the affirmation of the university as a research institution and internationalisation as a relevant factor in the sustainability and the promotion of the University of Porto.