Melo, A.I., M. Rosa, Hugo Figueiredo, R. Biscaia, Isabel Machado, G. P Dias, and Pedro Teixeira. “Performance Indicators For Applied Research? Developing An Instrument For Positioning Polytechnic Higher Education Institutions”. In 37Th Eair Annual Forum Krems 2015 “From Here To There: Positioning Higher Education Institutions”. 37Th Eair Annual Forum Krems 2015 “From Here To There: Positioning Higher Education Institutions”, 2015.

Melo, A.I. “Impacto Dos Estágios Curriculares Na Empregabilidade Dos Licenciados: A Visão Dos Stakeholders Internos”. In Seminar “The Impact Of Internships On The Employability Of Graduates”. Seminar “The Impact Of Internships On The Employability Of Graduates”, 2014.

Melo, A.I., and Carlos Rodrigues. “Evaluating The Third Academic Mission: Merely ‘Impressionistic’?”. In 54Th Ersa Congress. 54Th Ersa Congress. 26-29 August, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2014.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Performance Management Systems In Universities: Do Governance Structures Matter?”. In Pma 2014 Conference. Pma 2014 Conference, 2014.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Performance Management Systems In Higher Education: A Comparative Study Between The Uk And Portugal”. In Pma Symposium 2013. Pma Symposium 2013. Loch Lomond (Escócia), 25-27 de junho, 2013.

Melo, A.I., and Carlos Rodrigues. “Evaluating The Third Academic Mission: Merely 'Impressionistic'?”. In Regional Studies Association European Conference 2013. Regional Studies Association European Conference 2013. Tampere (Finlândia), 5-8 de maio, 2013.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Do Governance Structures Matter? Understanding The Influences On Performance Management Systems In Universities”. In 25Th Cher Conference. 25Th Cher Conference. Belgrado (Sérvia), 10-12 de setembro, 2012.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Factors Influencing Performance Management Systems In Universities: A Comparative Study Between The Uk And Portugal”. In Pma 2012 Conference. Pma 2012 Conference. Cambridge (Reino Unido), 11-13 de julho, 2012.

Melo, A.I. “Public Sector Reform: The State Of Performance Management In Portugal”. In 16Th Irspm Conference. 16Th Irspm Conference. Roma (Itália), 11-13 de abril, 2012.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Managing Performance In Higher Education Institutions: A Comparative Study Between Entrepreneurial Universities”. In Eair 33Rd Forum. Eair 33Rd Forum. Varsóvia (Polónia), 28-31 de agosto, 2011.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Changes In The Roles, Influences And Accountabilities Of Key Actors In Higher Education Institutions: A Comparative Study Between Portuguese And British Universities”. In 24Th Cher Conference. 24Th Cher Conference. Reykjavik (Islândia), 23-25 de junho, 2011.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “The Use Of Performance Information In British And Portuguese Higher Education Institutions: The Case Of Two Entrepreneurial Universities”. In 15Th Irspm Conference. 15Th Irspm Conference. Dublin (Irlanda), 11-13 de abril, 2011.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “How Have Performance Management Systems Affected Governance Structures In Portugal: A Case Study”. In 23Rd Cher Conference. 23Rd Cher Conference. Oslo (Noruega), 10-12 de julho, 2010.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Understanding The Effect Of Performance Management Systems On The Governance Of Universities: The Case Of A Portuguese University”. In 14Th Irspm Conference. 14Th Irspm Conference. Bern (Switzerland): 7-9 April, 2010.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “The Impact Of Performance Management Systems On The Governance Of Universities: The Case Of An English University”. In 22Nd Cher Conference. 22Nd Cher Conference. Porto (Portugal), September 10-12, 2009.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “Governance Structures And Performance Management Systems In Higher Education”. In 21St Cher Conference. 21St Cher Conference. Pavia (Italy), September 11-13, 2008.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “The Effect Of Performance Management Systems On The Governance Of Universities: The Case Of An English University”. In Egpa Conference 2008. Egpa Conference 2008. Rotterdam (The Netherlands), September 3-6, 2008.

Melo, A.I. “Governance Structures And Performance Management Systems In Universities”. In Research Meeting Of The Operations Management Group Of The Warwick Business School. Research Meeting Of The Operations Management Group Of The Warwick Business School. University of Warwick, Coventry (UK), May 21, 2008.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “The Effects Of Npm On The Measurement, Reporting And Management Of Performance In Higher Education: A Comparative Study Between Portuguese And British Universities”. In Workshop Organizado Pelo European Consortium For Political Research (Ecpr). Workshop Organizado Pelo European Consortium For Political Research (Ecpr). Rennes (France), April 11-16, 2008.

Melo, A.I., Cláudia Sarrico, and Z. Radnor. “How Do Governance Structures Influence The Way Performance Is Measured And Managed In Higher Education Institutions? A Comparative Study Between Portuguese And British Universities”. In European Science Foundation-Liu Conference. European Science Foundation-Liu Conference. Vadstena (Sweden), September 15-19, 2007.

Melo, A.I. “The Role Of Public Managers On Organisational Performance Measurement And Management. The Case Of Higher Education Institutions. A Comparative Study Of Portugal And The Uk”. In Seminário Do Centro De Estudos Em Governação E Politicas Públicas (Cegopp). Seminário Do Centro De Estudos Em Governação E Politicas Públicas (Cegopp). Aveiro (Portugal), Universidade de Aveiro, May 12, 2006.

Melo, A.I., and E. Brito. “Comércio Em Águeda: Que Futuro?”. In Xii Encontro Da Associação Portuguesa Para O Desenvolvimento Regional (Apdr). Xii Encontro Da Associação Portuguesa Para O Desenvolvimento Regional (Apdr). Viseu (Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, September 15-17, 2006.

Melo, A.I. “The Bologna Process In Portugal And At The University Of Aveiro”. In Primera Reunión De La Red Europea De Grado En Comercio. Primera Reunión De La Red Europea De Grado En Comercio. Alicante (Espanha), Universidad de Alicante, September 27-28, 2005.

Melo, A.I. “Águeda: Um Distrito Industrial Marshalliano?”. In 11º Encontro Da Associação Portuguesa Para O Desenvolvimento Regional (Apdr). 11º Encontro Da Associação Portuguesa Para O Desenvolvimento Regional (Apdr). Faro (Portugal), Faculdade de Economia (Universidade do Algarve), September 16-18, 2005.

Melo, A.I., and E. Brito. “The Dynamics And The Competitiveness Of The Metal Furniture Sector In The Distrito Of Aveiro”. In 44Th European Congress Of The European Regional Science Association (Ersa). 44Th European Congress Of The European Regional Science Association (Ersa). Porto (Portugal), Faculdade de Economia (Universidade do Porto), August 25-29, 2004.