«There is still a lot» that affects students and it is with this premise in mind that Rita Tavares took office last week, as president of the Academic Association of the University of Algarve (AAUAlg). Housing, transport, proximity and stability are the main flags.
In statements to the Sul Informação and on Rádio Universitária do Algarve (RUA) FM, minutes before taking office, Rita Tavares spoke about some of these priorities.
In terms of housing, in January the Crowdfunding, open to companies, for the construction of a residence, in Portimão, where there will be a new campus.
«We have already approved, in the Magna Assembly, the allocation of 150 thousand euros for the construction of the residence. We propose, in Portimão, due to the fact that we look to the future and see that a new campus will be built », he explained.
In addition, the Academic Association will “work with the rectory and Social Action Services to understand the conditions of university residences”.
«Some works are being carried out, but in others there will be none. We want to see what their needs will be too», guaranteed Rita Tavares.
In relation to public transport, one of the major gaps identified by students, the president of the UAlg Academic Association explained that it is necessary to «continue working with the municipalities».
«Only together can we get anywhere and provide new solutions. We know that there is a Metrobus project and we will monitor it, together with the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission, without forgetting to fight with the municipalities, especially due to the issue of timetables», said Rita Tavares.
The inauguration ceremony was marked by the delivery of 52 scholarships, worth 697 euros, as part of the “AAUAlg+ Scholarships” project.
Of these 52, the Chambers of Faro and from Lagoa, 10 each participated. Well Vale do Lobo contributed 5. The remaining 27 were settled by AAUAlg.
According to Rita Tavares, this project is to continue… and even expand.
«This year, we awarded 52, but we will continue to extend scholarships to master's degrees, because it is something that makes perfect sense», defended the president.
This mandate will also be marked «by some events», such as the unavoidable Academic Week and Freshman Reception, but also the return of the “Blue Night”.
The year will also be one of Legislative and European Elections and celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April, which, guaranteed by Rita Tavares, will have “a significant weight in our mandate”.
In February, the National Meeting of Associative Directors (ENDA) will be held in Faro, with all academic associations, meeting in the Algarve to discuss higher education topics.
Rita Tavares' inauguration was attended by Paulo Águas, rector of the University of Algarve, Custódio Moreno, regional director of the Institute of Sports and Youth, José Apolinário, president of the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission, Rogério Bacalhau , President of the Chamber of Faro, as well as several professors and course directors at UAlg.
Paula Silva, a master's student in Accounting, took office on the Board of the Magna Assembly, and Mariana Pacheco, a Management student, took office on the AAUAlg Fiscal Council.
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