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# [International Relations Unit](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/)
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The International Relations Unit has its competences in the field of the enhancement of the international relations and promotion of initiatives and international projects, supporting the government bodies, professors, researchers, staff and students. It’s also responsible for the management of the Alumni UC Network at national and international level, and strengthening the relationship between the UC and its Alumni.
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## IRU News
[Archive](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/news/?repos=1458122)
[16 March, 2026
Portuguese Embassy in Beijing launches mapping initiative for portuguese students and researchers in China](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/news/portuguese-embassy-in-beijing-launches-mapping-initiative-for-portuguese-students-and-researchers-in-china/)
[20 February, 2026
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 Call is now open](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/news/msca-staff-exchanges-2026-call-is-now-open/)
[12 February, 2026
EUIPO Academy launches 2026 Learning Catalogue with webinars starting in February](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/news/euipo-academy-launches-2026-learning-catalogue-with-webinars-starting-in-february/)
[10 February, 2026
EPSO launches general competition for AD5 administrators in EU institutions](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/news/epso-launches-general-competition-for-ad5-administrators-in-eu-institutions/)
## IRU Events
[Archive](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/eventos-dri/?repos=1459351)
[22.06.202626.06.2026
International Staff Week 2026 | University of Coimbra](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/eventos-dri/international-staff-week-2026/)
[11.02.2026
UNI(te)(di)VERSITY(ies): valuing cultural pluralities in Academia](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/eventos-dri/uni-te-di-versity-ies-valuing-cultural-pluralities-in-academia/)
[16.06.202508.07.2025
3rd EUIPO–CEIPI Cineforum | IP Meets Pop Culture](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/eventos-dri/3rd-euipo-ceipi-cineforum-ip-meets-pop-culture/)
[29.04.202505.05.2025
#35 Conversations at UC's House of Lusophony - WORLD DAY OF PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE Tribute to Vitor Ramalho](https://www.uc.pt/en/iru/eventos-dri/35-conversations-at-ucs-house-of-lusophony-world-day-of-portuguese-language-tribute-to-vitor-ramalho/)
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