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Winter School IEP “Hannah Arendt – Vida, Liberdade e Revolução”
The Institute for Political Studies of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa is proud to have organised the 2nd edition of the Winter School in Political Theory, which took place on 30 and 31 January and 1 February at the Palácio das Galveias Library. Find out more here.
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Blossoming is the secret to happiness: Martin's lesson from the T4EU summer course in Lithuania
Martim Dinis, a 2nd year Master's student at the Universidade Católica, embarked on an exchange adventure with the Transform4Europe Alliance (T4EU), where he took part in the (CO)HAPPINESS LABORATORY summer course in Kaunas, Lithuania. Find out more.
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Apply to Católica's Bachelor's and Integrated Master's Degrees!
Applications are still open for Universidade Católica's 1st cycle courses for 2024/25 in Lisbon. See the full calendar and find out how to apply.
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Announcement of Selected Students for the T4EU 2024 Bootcamp
The Transform4Europe (T4EU) Office at Universidade Católica Portuguesa is pleased to announce the selected students for the T4EU 2024 Bootcamp, which will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria from September 10 to 12, 2024.
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Between Democracy and Authoritarian Challenges: Católica hosts 1st SACRU Summer School
From 1 to 14 July, 16 students from Europe, Oceania, North America and South America, will come together at Universidade Católica’s headquarters, in Lisboa, to debate Democracy and Authoritarian Challenges, showcasing the global outreach of the SACRU network and its commitment to engaging the young generation worldwide. Learn more about this programme.
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André Azevedo Alves appointed Honorary Professor at St. Mary's University
André Azevedo Alves appointed Honorary Professor of Political Science and Catholic Social Thought at St. Mary's University, in London.
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Politics and International Relations students at Católica promote Conversations with Diplomats
Belgium, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Brazil and the United States of America. From February to April, students from the Institute for Political Studies at UCP organised a series of talks with 10 Ambassadors and 1 Director of a European Agency. Learn more about this unique opportunity for future diplomats. Read the complete article here.
Programa de Mentoria da Faculdade de Direito
Mentoria, Faculdade de Direito, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
On December 12, the Lisbon School of the Faculty of Law of Universidade Católica Portuguesa hosted the Opening Session of the 9th edition of the Mentoring Programme. Mentors and mentees were present at this cross-generational gathering, which this year has more than 60 participants.
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Applications open for the Advanced Diplomacy Programme!
The Institute for Political Studies at UCP has opened applications for the Advanced Programme in Diplomacy. Find out more and apply by 19 December.
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Maria da Gloria Garcia honoured in new book by UCP Editora
An afternoon "surrounded by friends"! This is how the former Rector of UCP, Maria da Glória Garcia, described the presentation of a book in her honour, which took place on 6 November 2023 and coincided with her 70th birthday. Find out more here.
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Mónica Dias takes office as Director of IEP and Ana Mineiro as Director of FCSE
Mónica Dias is the new director of the Institute for Political Studies at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, succeeding João Carlos Espada. The professor was sworn in at a ceremony on November 7 at the Católica headquarters, where Ana Mineiro was also sworn in as director of the new Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing. Read more here.
Isabel Capeloa Gil discursa no Estoril Political Forum
Konrad Adenauer's legacy praised by the President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa at the Estoril Political Forum
The President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, closed the Estoril Political Forum, the annual conference of the Institute for Political Studies, with a speech honouring Konrad Adenauer. Read more here.