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- Sustainability on university campuses : progress in environmental sustainability at the Portuguese Catholic University, PortoPublication . Costa, Mariana Fernandes de Oliveira e; Leitão, Alexandra Paula Branco PintoHigher Education Institutions are critical to the transition to a more sustainable world as educational institutions, drivers of scientific progress, and owners of significant physical infrastructure. Moreover, their research activities are essential in the search for innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, as they act as living laboratories. As sustainability becomes a priority on the global agenda, universities are aligning their activities with the Sustainable Development Goals. This research analyses the environmental sustainability efforts of the Portuguese Catholic University, Porto Regional Center, presents the perceptions of its academic community in relation to these efforts, and provides practical recommendations to improve the University’s sustainable performance, contributing to the broader debate on sustainable campus development. To this end, a case study was applied, published University documents were analyzed, interviews were conducted to gather more information about the sustainable initiatives implemented, and a survey was administered to the academic community to assess their perceptions of these initiatives. Findings indicate that the University has undertaken significant sustainability initiatives in teaching and research programs and in water, energy and waste strategies. However, other impact areas such as food systems, transportation, planning and administration require further work to achieve sustainability. In addition, this study highlights the need to improve communication strategies, involve all University stakeholders, and develop a centralized sustainability framework to strengthen sustainability culture on campus.