Universidade e pesquisa

Abstract

The dissemination of new knowledge resulting from teaching, research activities and extension programs, is the role of a university. Research activities are the most important ones for the scientific and technological development of several fields of human knowledge within the university. The organization of the University of Sorocaba (UNISO) in Departments and Study Centers, grouping related areas of studies and interdisciplinary research groups, respectively, aims at the improvement of research activities in the University, through discussion groups and updated scientific information, necessary to implement high level investigations. Through post-graduate courses, both “lato sensu” and “stricto sensu”, the University provides appropriate degrees for its faculty members and consequently raises the amount of research activities in the institution.