generate real impact in society

More than a university

This is what moves us

Generating development and social impact is a cause that has always been with us.

We exist to transform realities, whatever they may be.

At PUCRS, we are tireless in our search for creative answers to everything that our time and tomorrow need.

Projects and actions

Discover some of our initiatives that engage students,
educators, researchers and collaborators in various areas:

Check out some numbers that demonstrate our impact

+48 thousand

free services at the Vila Fátima Health Unit*

+1.7 thousand

services at the Free Legal Assistance Service*

+44 thousand

consultations carried out by the Dental Care Service of the Dentistry course*

+7 thousand

free consultations at the Psychology Research and Support Service*

*Data from the PUCRS Sustainability Report 2023.

+1.9 thousand

Prounist students

+200

participants of the Somar Program, which values ​​inclusion and respect for differences 

+87.5 thousand

people benefiting from initiatives at the seven PUCRS schools

+125

tons of recyclable waste with appropriate disposal

A story of impact on your life and the world

We have a series of initiatives that mark our trajectory of social impact generated by different structures and actions at PUCRS.

Sustainability report

Document that brings together the main initiatives of PUCRS, HSL and InsCer with our audiences.

Let's dare the new future together

Digital book commemorating the University's 75th anniversary, launched in 2023.

PUCRS Magazine

Issue 194 of PUCRS Magazine presents how innovation, diversity and institutional culture permeate the Campus to generate social impact.

Brother Norberto Rauch Association

Raising funds to finance PUCRS’ strategic projects and actions.

Founded in November 2020, the Irmão Norberto Rauch Association seeks to attract and bring together those interested in supporting PUCRS projects, working to raise and manage resources through donations from individuals and legal entities.

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