Establish the general guidelines for the organization and orientation of the ESB at the scientific level, and monitor the development of scientific activity
Deliberate on the organization, content and amendment of the study plans
Approve the allocation of teaching services
Propose the creation, changes, suspension or extinction of doctoral courses and groups of disciplines and specializations
Issue an opinion about the scientific activity involved in providing services to the community
Express its opinion about the acquisition or alienation of scientific or bibliographic equipment and its proper allocation
Define the conditions for the admission of candidates to the various academic degrees, as well as the corresponding exams and course attendance
Approve the submission of PhD and master's theses to public examination
Pronounce on the attribution of honorary academic degrees
Propose the constitution of juries for the admission exams to the various courses, for obtaining master's, doctoral degrees and habilitation, and for competitions and their equivalents.
Give its verdict on proposals for the hiring of teaching staff
Propose or issue its opinion about the invitation of guest or visiting professors or researchers, as well as their reappointment
Evaluate the conditions and rules for the equivalence of diplomas or subjects
Propose or give its opinion about the establishment or attribution of school and scientific awards
Pronounce on any matter submitted to it by the Rector or by other governing bodies of the University or ESB
Give its opinion on any other matters that may be assigned to it by law
Issue guidelines on pedagogical matters, specifically concerning methods that ensure the proper development of the teaching and learning processes
Composition
António Rangel (Acting President, by Delegation of the Director)