The 6th International Conference on Social and Solidarity Economy and the Commons has launched a call for contributions for its 2026 edition, which will take place from 4 to 6 November at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. Under the theme “Hacking Our Common Future: Transnational cooperation between community-led initiatives in a fragmented world”, the […]
Applications for PhD scholarships and postgraduate support (2026/2027)
A number of funding opportunities are currently available for PhD students at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon for the 2026/2027 academic year. As part of the PIONEER Alliance, applications are now open for the Pioneer Research Fellowships, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), with a deadline of 24 June 2026. These […]
New book by researcher Luís Nuno Rodrigues provides an essential overview of the Carnation Revolution
CEI-Iscte highlights the new book by researcher Luís Nuno Rodrigues, entitled A Very Brief History of the Carnation Revolution, published by Tinta da China. Presented as ‘the synthesis that was missing’ on the 25 April Revolution, this book offers a clear, rigorous and accessible overview of one of the most defining moments in contemporary Portuguese […]
CEI-Iscte is a partner of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2026
CEI-Iscte has been selected as a partner of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB), one of Europe’s largest events dedicated to digital innovation, which will take place between 10 and 12 March in Bucharest, Romania. Organised by the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics – ICI Bucharest, the event brings together decision-makers, experts […]
CEI invites expressions of interest for FCT Research Scholarships
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has published the Call for Applications and the Evaluation Guide for the 2026 PhD Scholarships in All Scientific Domains, namely under the General Application Track and the Specific Application Track in a Non-Academic Environment. Applications will be open from 12:00 pm on March 2 to 5:00 pm on March 31, 2026. To apply, candidates must indicate a host institution and should contact their […]
Eco-Entrepreneurship and Regenerative Design Course – Ecoprise Project
MOOC on Future-Oriented Social Entrepreneurship through EDE Ecovillage Design Education The Ecoprise course is the first international MOOC that equips participants with the mindset and skills necessary to create and design regenerative and sustainable projects or systems. Over 12 weeks, students develop skills in eco-entrepreneurship, regenerative design, circular economy, permaculture principles and ethics, and a […]
Statement from the Observatory for Palestine Studies – October 7
On 7 October, we mark two years since the beginning of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
To mark this day, we will support and participate in the vigil organised by Estudantes pela Palestina on Tuesday 7 October at 14:30 in the Iscte courtyard.
Lisbon will host the 19th Pan-European Conference on International Relations in 2026
CEI-Iscte will assume the role of local organiser of the 19th edition of the Pan-European Conference on International Relations, which will take place in Lisbon, on the campus of Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, between 1 and 4 September 2026. The official announcement was made during the 18th edition of the conference, which took […]







