The SIG Writing 2012 Conference will be held at the Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto (FPCEUP).

FPCEUP is one of the 14 faculties of the University of Porto, which is currently the largest higher education and research institution in Portugal. The university is spread across 3 university campuses, and comprises 15 schools, 69 research units, 1700 administrative, 2300 teachers and researchers, and close to 31 000 students (6 500 postgraduates).

Covering a large range of study areas in Psychology and Educational Sciences, FPCEUP is one the most sought after faculties in Portugal. Currently, more than 1 500 students attend its graduate and postgraduate courses, which are also attracting international students from all over the world. The school also provides continuous professional training to meet the wide-reaching needs of both internal and external audiences. Beyond higher education, FPCEUP carries out several research and development activities through high quality research centres and laboratories, and through fruitful cooperation with national and international institutions. Notably, by means of its specialized psychological intervention services, FPCEUP was able to achieve a significant implementation in socially relevant areas, such as education, health, business, and justice.