Caro Jos� Falc�o,
It is an interesting question you raise. Unfortunately the research and university cooperation between India (Goa) and Portugal are far from explored. This is an essential domain in Lisbon-Goa relations, and only private institutions such as Fundacao Oriente or in a smaller scale the Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society have supported the exchange of students, young people etc. The Portuguese Government, through its cultural delegation of the Instituto Camoes has hardly contributed to this exchange of knowledge etc.
Perhaps the area of Medicine is the one where Goa and Portugal are better integrated. I have met young Goans (under 30) here in Lisbon who are doctors here, and have got their studies in India recognized by the New University of Lisbon (www.unl.pt), Medicine Faculty. Last year there was another edition of a Medicine Congress in Goa, joining Indian and Portuguese specialists.
In other fields, things are less developed.
There may be some punctual cooperation between major Portuguese universities and Goa University, but as far as I know only the New University of Lisbon has a formal memorandum of understanding signed with GU. Perhaps also the other main public university, Universidade de Lisboa (www.ul.pt).
Goa University has also been conducting a study on tourism and its sociological impact in collaboration with the Universidade de Aveiro, in Northern Portugal (www.ua.pt). I think Alito Sequeira from GU is working on this.
In general, academic contacts and recognition of studies are still too dependent from personal contacts etc.
The Centro de Historia Alem-Mar at the Faculty for Human and Social Sciences (http://cham.fcsh.unl.pt/) which is a research institute on the Portuguese expansion, has had some contacts with Goan researchers and professors, they also co-organize the Indo-Portuguese Seminar on History.
Narana Coissor�, Portuguese MP of Goan origin, heads the Orient Institute at the Instituto Superios de Ciencias Sociais e Politicias (http://www.iscsp.utl.pt) and has also been punctually engaged in the strengthening of these relations.
The former head of Political Science Department GU , Peter d�Souza, has also good contacts with Portugal, especially in the areas of Sociology and Political Science.
So, depending on the are you�re interested, either get ready for a long adventure in the jungle of paperwork or just try to meet up with a �big guy�.
Cumprimentos, Constantino Xavier
PS: Portugal being a member of the EU and generally participating in all academic and research cooperation networks, once you�re in Portugal, there is no major obstacle to mobility to their EU countries, provided you get a place�
Message: 1 From: "Joseph Falcao" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 21:35:17 +0000 Subject: [Goanet]Portugal: how to get studies accepted by major universities? Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear All:
Wish that you are keeping well.
Has anyone in the Goanet either registered/recognized their studies (BSc or Masters) in Portugal or know the steps to get it done?
Also, is it worth in terms of acceptance through out the European Community?
Your insights are appreciated.
Obrigado.
Abracos,
Joe Falcao
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