Rosa Maria dos Santos Mota holds a Phd in Heritage Studies, by the Portuguese Catholic University – School of the Arts (Magna cum Laude, 2013), under the theme Traditional gold Jewellry in the North of Portugal; a Master degree by the Portuguese Catholic University – School of the Arts (Suma cum Laude, 2009) under the theme The usage of traditional gold jewelry used at the parades of Nossa Senhora da Agonia, in Viana do Castelo; a degree in Art and Heritage by the Portuguese Catholic University – School of the Arts ( 2006, 15 points) ; a degree on English Language and Literature by the Portuguese University of Oporto (1982, 14 points) and a full course Proficiency of English by the English Institute of Oporto. Speaks fluent English, and as good knowledge of Spanish, French and Italian languages. Has done 35 public presentations, either as a key speaker, a guest or answering to a call, in Portugal, Spain and Brazil. Has three books published as an author and one as a co-author. Is currently writing two other books to be published on the second half on 2020, one of them to be published in English language. The theme of her work is related to the study and dissemination of the traditional gold jewelly viewed under an artistic, economic, social and religious perspective.Besides developing her studies near University colleges she develops her work with other institutions such as schools, museums, jewelry shops, goldsmiths, folklore dancing groups, and the general public, trying to join academic investigation and society in order to enrich both of the fields.