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Students criticize creation of university in Bragança

FNAEESP denounced the lack of consultation with student groups in the establishment of the new university in Bragança, announced after IPB became a Polytechnic University.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The creation of a new university in Bragança has sparked criticism from students and the National Federation of Polytechnic Higher Education Students' Associations (FNAEESP). Students argue that the decision was made without proper consultation with councils and structures that represent the student community.

The announcement of the new university came days after the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) was elevated to the status of Polytechnic University. FNAEESP believes that this process lacks strategy, raising concerns about how changes are implemented in the higher education system.

Criticism centers on the absence of student involvement in discussions regarding the creation of the university, emphasizing the importance of listening to voices that represent the academic community in such decisions. Students are demanding a more inclusive approach to ensure transparency and effectiveness in reforms.

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