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TRIBUTE TO ANTÓNIO GUIMARÃES RODRIGUES
The launch of the book “Guimarães Rodrigues: A University Without Walls” took place on February 19, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Noble Hall of the Rectorate building at UMinho, located at Largo do Paço, in Braga.
António Guimarães Rodrigues, former rector of the University of Minho (UMinho) and a distinguished figure in the academic world, was honored during the launch of the book “Guimarães Rodrigues: A University Without Walls”. The book brings together testimonies from friends and family.
Sampaio da Nóvoa wrote the preface to this tribute work, which includes around 40 texts from people who worked with and knew António Guimarães Rodrigues throughout his career at UMinho.
THE BOOK
The book, resulting from an initiative coordinated by the professor from the UMinho School of Engineering, Paulo Sampaio, is published by UMinho Editora. Acílio Estanqueiro Rocha presented the book during a session that included speeches from the rector of UMinho, the book coordinator, and Manuela Martins, director of UMinho Editora, represented by Eloy Rodrigues, a member of the editorial scientific council.
This work includes a text from the family, a contribution from the current rector of UMinho, and a preface written by Sampaio da Nóvoa. As Paulo Sampaio, the book’s coordinator, explains: “This is not a melancholic tribute to the departure of the Professor, the Rector, the Leader, or the Friend, but rather a celebration of his life, his commitment, and the dedication with which he gifted us.” He recalls “the privilege of being shaped by a noble spirit, who taught us all the true meaning of serving a cause.”
This publication highlights António Guimarães Rodrigues’ contributions to UMinho, where he was Pro-Rector (2001) and Rector (2002 to 2009), as well as to the School of Engineering, where he served as president from 1997 to 2000. It stands as a tribute to his remarkable career, honoring a central figure in the recent history of the university and emphasizing the lasting impact of his work. With a strategic vision and inspiring leadership, António Guimarães Rodrigues played a crucial role in strengthening the quality of teaching and research, as well as fostering strong ties between academia and society. His dedication to higher education left a legacy that continues to shape the institution, now honored in this book.
The launch session, open to the public, offered a unique opportunity to celebrate the life and work of António Guimarães Rodrigues, through the testimonies and reflections gathered in the publication, as well as from everyone who attended.
PRESS
Correio do Minho: http://www.dps.uminho.pt/uploads/Correio%20do%20Minho_Noticia.pdf
Diário do Minho: http://www.dps.uminho.pt/uploads/DM.pdf