ACCREDITED TRAINING PROGRAM
July 6–7, 2026
Nobre Amphitheater, FLUP

Heritage in Flux: History, Education, and Societal Challenges

In a context marked by challenges related to memory, heritage, citizenship, identities, and the public uses of the past, this initiative aims to provide a space for reflection and exchange among researchers, teachers, and heritage professionals, fostering dialogue between scientific research and educational practices.

The training will cover topics such as:

• Heritage, memory, and societal challenges;
• History education and heritage education;
• Historical awareness and democratic citizenship;
• Local history, heritage, and the teaching of history;
• Teaching strategies for addressing controversial heritage and difficult historical periods.

Key information:

• Type: Training Course
• Duration: 25 hours
• To: Faculty in Groups 200 and 400
• Accreditation: CCPFC/ACC-140380/26
• Format: In-person (with a self-study component)
• Place: Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto
• Dates: July 6 and 7, 2026
• Cost per person: members: €45; non-members: €60

For the purposes set forth in Article 8(1) and Article 9 of the Legal Framework for Continuing Teacher Education, this course counts toward career advancement for teachers in Groups 200 and 400.

The program will feature national and international researchers in the fields of history education, heritage education, museology, and social science pedagogy, as well as workshops, discussions, and activities in a heritage context.

Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, click here.

We would appreciate it if you could share this initiative with any colleagues who might be interested.

Organization: Education and Societal Challenges (CITCEM Research Group)