University of Coimbra
Website: www.uc.pt
Country: Portugal
The University of Coimbra—founded in 1290 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is Portugal’s oldest and one of Europe’s most prestigious universities.
It comprises eight faculties—Letters, Law, Medicine, Science and Technology, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology and Education Sciences, and Sports Sciences and Physical Education—along with several specialized schools and institutes, totaling twelve organic units.
With a vibrant academic community of approximately 30,000 students, including more than 5,000 international students from over 100 countries, and a staff body of about 1,700 teaching and research personnel, the university offers over 417 degree programs across all levels.
Research is a central pillar of its mission, with 41 active research centres spanning diverse areas from engineering and health sciences to humanities and law.
This robust scientific ecosystem supports the university’s commitment to innovation and societal impact through translational research, technology transfer, and collaboration with industry, hospitals, and public institutions.
Role in the project:
- WELCOME and WELMO connected and integrated care platform for management of multimorbid cardiorespiratory patients
- Fusion of multisource information and data
People Involved:
Jorge Henriques - Project Coordinator
Paulo de Carvalho - Researcher