ISMT and União de Coimbra sign strategic partnership protocol

2026-02-11

The Instituto Superior Miguel Torga and União de Coimbra formalised, this Wednesday, 11 February, a cooperation agreement to promote human development and social inclusion through sport.

The Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT) formalised, on 11 February, a strategic partnership with União de Coimbra, aiming to strengthen the link between higher education and the city's associative and sporting framework. This initiative seeks to consolidate the academic institution's connection to the local community, fostering synergies that benefit both the student body and the members of the sports association.

The agreement recognises sport as a structural tool for human development, social inclusion, and community building. Through this cooperation, the institutions intend to develop joint actions with formative and social impact, promoting the exchange of knowledge and resources. The newly consolidated collaboration aims to bring students, professionals, and citizens closer together, highlighting the role of local institutions in creating educational and civic opportunities.

By signing this protocol, ISMT reaffirms its commitment to the territory and to the promotion of projects that enhance participation, cohesion, and collective well-being. The partnership outlines the implementation of activities that integrate the institute's academic strengths with the sporting and social practices of União de Coimbra, strengthening the identity and dynamism of the Coimbra region.