XVII PORTUGUESE CONFERENCE OF POLAR SCIENCES: 
​Humans in the Polar Regions
November 14 and 15, 2025
Universidade Lusófona – Centro Universitário de Lisboa

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• WELCOME
• REGISTRATION & ABSTRACTS
• PROGRAM & SPEAKERS
• WORKSHOPS
• INFORMATIONS

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WELCOME

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The XVII Portuguese Polar Science Conference will focus on the theme “Humans in the Polar Regions”, highlighting the experiences, challenges, and impacts of human presence in polar and analogous environments. Aligned with the international agendas of COMNAP, FARO, and SCAR, this edition aims to strengthen the contribution of the Portuguese scientific community to global debates on sustainability, safety, and human well-being in the polar regions.

Although this year’s edition will place a special emphasis on the social sciences — with a particular focus on psychology — the conference remains committed to its multidisciplinary scope, welcoming contributions across a broad range of fields: Marine Environment (A), Terrestrial Environment (B), Atmospheric Environment (C), Cryosphere (D), Social and Human Sciences (E), Planetary Sciences (F), and Resilient Infrastructures (G).

Human presence in the polar regions is inevitable for research, logistics, and international cooperation, yet it continues to raise concerns due to its environmental impacts. At the same time, the polar regions represent one of the most demanding and hazardous work environments on Earth — physically, socially, and psychologically. It is therefore essential to study the factors that shape human adaptation, performance, and well-being, while also developing innovative solutions to support those who live and work in these extreme contexts.

The conference thus seeks to foster knowledge exchange, stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration, and reflect on how to better understand, support, and enhance the human experience in the polar regions, promoting a balance between scientific exploration, environmental sustainability, and the quality of life of the communities involved.


Pedro Quinteiro
Associate Professor HRM & OB • Director - Applied Master in Advanced HRM • Associate Editor - The Spanish Journal of Psychology 

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IMPORTANT DATES 2025

• Abstract submission: from September 18 to October 1 [***extended until the October 19, 2025***]
• Notification of abstract acceptance: October 27
• Final Program: November 1
• Registration at reduced rate: from October 13 to October 30​
• Registration at regular rate: until November 13​

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ORGANIZATION

• Departments and Research Units: ECEO, Intrepid Lab, CETRAD
• Institutional Partners: IGOT, PROPOLAR, AI2

​ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

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All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee to ensure their consistency with the conference scope. At least one author of each accepted abstract must register and present at the conference.

Abstracts should be submitted in English and include:

• Title
• Authors and Affiliations
• Topic selection (A–G)
• Up to 4 keywords
• Abstract (max. 300 words, including references)
• Type of communication (oral OR poster)

TOPICS

• A – Marine Environment
• B – Terrestrial Environment
• C – Atmospheric Environment
• D – Cryosphere Environment
• E – Social and Human Sciences
• F – Planetary Sciences
• G – Resilient Infrastructures

DATES:
- ​Abstract submission : from September 18 to October 1, 2025
​- Notification of abstract acceptance: October 27, 2025

-  ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM (closed)  -

​PreSENTATIONS

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• Each session will last approximately 80 minutes.
• Presentations should be planned for about 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions and discussion (Q&A).
• Panel members are responsible for keeping track of time and coordinating the session.
• Presentation on a USB drive. Alternatively, sent to by email in advance.

​REGISTRATION

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​Registration Fees (€)

Until October 30

• ERC* - 30€
• Regular - 40€

​After October 30

• ERC* - 40€
• Regular - 50€

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* Early Careers Researchers (ECR) are Master and PhD students, or researchers with less of 5 years of PhD degree

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-   REGISTRATION CLOSED   -

PROGRAM

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INVITED SPEAKERS

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on November 14th

Francesco Pagnini

Professor Catedrático, na Faculdade de Psicologia da Universidade Católica do Sagrado Coração, Milão, Itália.

+ about Pagnini

Francesco tem realizado estudos sobre o comportamento humano e saúde mental associados a missões de longa duração em ambientes isolados, confinados e extremos, incluindo a Antártida, nomeadamente na base Concórdia, e missões no espaço, integrando um grupo de investigação da ESA, e desenvolvimento de estratégias para mitigação do stress associado a missões de longa duração.

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on November 15th

Ramcharan Vijayaraghavan

Is part of the Executive Committee at Polar Educators International, a global network of educators, scientists, indigenous community members and early career researchers.

+ about Ram

Ram has been in the field of education and skill development for over two decades, leading content creation and managing a portofolio of education programs, including those of environment, climate change and the polar regions. With an Engineering degree in Computer Science, he focus on the contextual learning, indigenous knowledge systems, and effective use of innovation and technology, ​

NOVEMBER 15, 2025​

• WORKSHOP APECS PORTUGAL
• WORKSHOP PEI

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Da ciência polar à sala de aula

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É com orgulho, que apresentamos a 16ª edição do Workshop APECS Portugal: "Mission Polar: What’s Hot in Polar Science”. O qual irá decorrer no dia 15 de Novembro de 2025, no Centro Universitário de Lisboa, na Universidade Lusófona. Nesta edição iremos abordar a importância de iniciativas para a preparação para o próximo Ano Polar Internacional, bem como na reflexão sobre o futuro da ciência polar e as áreas de maior interesse para os jovens cientistas. Não percas esta oportunidade de estender a tua rede, conhecer colegas e cientistas, e aprender novas ferramentas para o teu futuro. O workshop é GRÁTIS, apenas requer registo. Consulta o nosso site ou linktree para te registares.

Da ciência polar à sala de aula

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Mais um ano de WORKSHOP EDUCAÇÃO E CIÊNCIA - Da ciência polar à sala de aula, e chegamos à 8ª edição!

Integrado no segundo dia da Conferência Portuguesa de Ciências Polares, este workshop dinamizado pelo Polar Educators International (PEI) – Portugal, terá este ano como subtema "Os seres humanos nas regiões polares", uma ACD de 6h acreditada para os grupos 100, 110, 230, 420, 500, 510 e 520 pelo Centro de Formação de Professores Almadaforma.

Para a inscrição na ação (e só para quem ainda não está registado no site do Centro de Formação Almadaforma), os passos para a formalização são:

• 1º aceda a: almadaforma.net;
• 2º registe-se na plataforma: https://almadaforma.net/ficha-de-inscricao/;
• 3º Inscreva-se na ação: almadaforma.net/inscricao-acoes//.
• Insira o seu NIF e selecione "2526ACD23 Workshop Educação e Ciência: Da Ciência Polar à Sala de Aula – Os seres humanos nas regiões polares".

Para quem está registado, basta apenas realizar a inscrição como descrito no ponto 3.
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Contactos com cientistas e educadores polares estrangeiros e portugueses, atividades práticas de como integrar os conteúdos relativos à ciência que se faz nestas regiões, são uma mais valia no percurso profissional de qualquer docente. Compareça!

GENERAL INFORMATION

https://campus.ulusofona.pt/cul

How to Get There

​The conference will take place in Auditorium S.0.11, at the Universidade Lusófona Campus, in Lisbon (Building S is shown in violet in the upper right corner of the map. The entrance is through building A, shown in green).

​The campus is easily accessible by public transport (Green Metro Line – Campo Grande station) and there is parking available nearby.

VENUE : 
Universidade Lusófona – Centro Universitário de Lisboa
Campus da Universidade Lusófona – Centro Universitário de Lisboa,
 Campo Grande 376,
1749-024 Lisboa

CONTACS :  
​​[email protected]