Applications are open for the 11th edition of the OCI Awards

Applications for the XI Edition of the Internal Communication Observatory Awards are open until April 8th. These awards, which are the result of a partnership between ATREVIA and the Faculty of Human Sciences at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, aim to recognize and reward the best projects of Internal Communication developed in Portugal and are aimed at organizations and students.

The OCI Awards have eight categories, where the best projects in "Integrated Internal Communication Strategy"; "Innovation and Digital Transformation in Internal Communication"; "Strategy for Change Management and Transformation"; "Internal Communication Practice in Social Responsibility"; "Internal Events"; "GLOBAL: International Campaigns"; "Inspiring Leader"; and "Academic Work" will be evaluated.

The submitted entries will be evaluated by a jury composed of communication professionals representing the founding members and advisors of the OCI: ATREVIA, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Banco Santander, BP, EDP, Grupo Nabeiro, Mercadona, MDS Group, Novartis and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. 

More information about the XI Edition of the OCI Awards here

Faculty of Human Sciences
Statement of Condolence on the passing of Professor Joaquim Cerqueira Gonçalves, PhD
Professor Joaquim Cerqueira Gonçalves, PhD, Full Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences and President of the Scientific Society of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, passed away on 22 August. Read the full statement of condolence and attend the memorial Mass on 4 September at 1.00 pm in the Chapel of Santa Maria.
Faculty of Human Sciences
Margarida Abreu Award
The  Faculty of Human Sciences will honor the legacy of Margarida Abreu, a social worker and distinguished professor, by establishing the Margarida Abreu Award, which aims to support, on an annual basis starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, one student entering the Undergraduate Degree in Social Work whose life story demonstrates exceptional resilience, the ability to overcome challenges, and a commitment to the values of social work.
Summer Schools Escola das Artes Faculty of Human Sciences
Summer Schools on Disobedience Bring Together 140 Participants from 30 Countries at Católica
A joint initiative by The Lisbon Consortium and the School of Arts at Universidade Católica took place at its headquarters in Lisbon, attended by students, artists, curators, filmmakers and international researchers. Find out more here.