Previous Editions – Participatory Budgeting

Since its creation in 2023, the University of Algarve Participatory Budgeting (PB-UAlg) has become an important instrument of internal democracy, encouraging the academic community to take part in decisions regarding the allocation of a portion of the University's resources.

Discover the proposals submitted and the winning projects from previous editions. Since its launch in 2023, PB-UAlg has strengthened internal democracy and encouraged the active involvement of the academic community in enhancing our campuses. Explore the history of the initiative and the winning projects.

Previous Editions Results

Total Submissions: 20 (10 by students; 10 by workers)
Projects approved for voting: 11 (6 by students; 5 by workers)
Winning Projects: 4

 

ProjectNo. Votes
Study Rooms Renovation785
Reforestation of the Penha Campus504
“Giving for Good” Project490
Acquisition of Musical Instruments for UAlg Tunas423
SolarPark4All – From Parking Lots to Power Lots400
Refurbishment of the ANFUP Room into an Integrated Space for Physical Activity, Well-being and Mental Health398
Muscle + Active – Health and Vitality at UAlg371
In the Shade of the Complex355
[Re]Charge265
Siesta Point246
Live + Consciously UAlg185

Total Submissions: 15 (9 by students; 6 by workers)
Projects approved for voting: 11 (6 by students; 5 by workers)
Winning Projects: 7 (1 gave up)

 

ProjectNo. Votes
+ Health Where is Good to Live515
STELLAR | Personal and Professional Development at UAlg454
Library: Upgrading and Improving Informal Reading Zones382
Portimão Campus Improvement Project320
Tinóni Room290
FARM UAlg – Pedagogical, Social, and Therapeutic Garden269
Sustainable Interior Courtyard Pilot Project243
Revitalise the Earth, Revive the Campus: Together for Healthy Soil223
Lullaby Lounge221
7000 Steps182
University of Algarve Chess Club102

Total proposals submitted: 22 (14 submitted by students; 8 submitted by staff)
Proposals eligible for voting: 13
Winning projects: 3
 

ProjectNº Votes
Social, Study, and Dining Space855
Together We Stand! Psychological support in the transition to Higher Education517
Installation of urban furniture483
Creative Campus: Outdoor Socialising396
Shared Bicycles348
STELLAR - Personal and Professional Development Programme329
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability Hub306
Portimão Campus Improvement Project285
Move-te na UAlg (Move Yourself at UAlg)266
UAlg Happy Strays229
Renewal of Instruments for TunaBebes180
University of Algarve Sand Court157
Securing External Resources for OP-UAlg77