A group formed by Técnico students: Beatriz Almeida, Joana Faria, Rui Lourenço, José Pedro Portela and guided by professor Ana Carvalho, from the Department of Engineering and Management at Técnico, and professor Teresa Grilo, ranked 3rd at EDP University Challenge 2016, with the project Renascer no Baixo Sabor.

This was the 10th edition of this challenge, which aims to recognise and reward the three best academic projects in the fields of management, communication and marketing, developed by higher education students. In 2016, the students developed a Marketing and Communication Plan based on the economic and sustainable development of Baixo Sabor, focusing on biodiversity, fauna, flora and habitats – natural heritage of Natura 2000 Network.

The award ceremony took place this Thursday, at EDP headquarters.