The coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Human Development-PPGDH at the University of Taubaté, Prof. Drag. Rachel Duarte Abdala, participated in the Balaio Cultural Program, from TV City, in an interview on the topic of Academic Culture. TV Cidade is a community broadcaster located in Taubaté/SP, with audiovisual projects, cinema and culture. It's the Network's Culture Point, Ponto de Cultura Media Center and Ponto de Cultura Community Media School.

The interview aired on the day 4 February 2026 and was recorded in the Library of the Department of Social Sciences and Education at the University of Taubaté, for which Profa. Rachel Abdala was elected director and took over in February 2026.

In this interview Prof.. Rachel Abdala, spoke about the essentiality of academic research. In an objective approach, it exposes how research is part of the life of society, Even though people often don't realize, and how the university is available and accessible to all citizens.