Nelson Ribeiro elected member of the Academia Europaea

The Academia Europaea has distinguished the academic merits of Nelson Ribeiro, Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences, in the areas of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Founded in 1988, the Academia Europaea aims to promote European research, advise governments and international organizations in scientific matters, and further interdisciplinary and international research.

Faculty of Human Sciences
Católica and Lisbon Consortium host new edition of the Art and Diplomacy seminar
On 2 November, the Universidade Católica Portuguesa will host a new edition of the Art and Diplomacy seminar, organised by the Lisbon Consortium, which brings together international experts to reflect on the role of cultural diplomacy, the power of institutions and the challenges of global art markets. Find out more and take part.
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.