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Seminar “The Future of Education in Debate” receives the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic
“The Future of Education in Debate”, dedicated to 40 years of the Basic Law of the Education System: between legacy and possible futures, has received the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic.
Taking place in October 2026 in Lisbon, Funchal, Évora and Porto, the initiative aims to foster a plural and critical reflection on the development of education policies in Portugal since 1986, as well as on the challenges facing the future of education.
The seminar will bring together researchers, teachers, students, early-career researchers, education professionals, institutional leaders and policy-makers, contributing to public debate on the democratic legacy of the Basic Law and its possible futures.
For the Lisbon seminar, which will take place on 14 and 15 October 2026, the call for papers is open until 10 July 2026, covering the themes outlined in the respective call for communications. For further information, please consult the website:
CeiED Director Reflects on Artificial Intelligence, Education, and the Future of Teaching in VISÃO Magazine
At a time when Artificial Intelligence is profoundly transforming the way we produce, access, and use knowledge, it is essential to reflect on the irreplaceable role of education and teachers.
We are pleased to share two opinion articles by Professor António Teodoro, Director of the Institute of Education at Universidade Lusófona and Director of CeiED, published in VISÃO magazine in June 2026. These articles invite readers to reflect on the challenges that AI poses to schools, democracy, and the education of future generations:
- When Machines Answer, Who Learns to Judge? – A reflection on the importance of critical thinking, discernment, and the ability to exercise judgement in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms.
- The Smarter Machines Become, the More We Need Teachers – A defense of the essential role of teachers as mediators of human relationships, knowledge, and citizenship in an era where technology cannot replace education.
CeiED Researcher Strengthens the International Profile of the Institute of Education in Finland and Brazil
CeiED integrated researcher Luzia Lima-Rodrigues represented the Institute of Education of Universidade Lusófona in two important international initiatives.
Sónia Cardoso participates in the 2026 EUA-CDE Annual Meeting in Galway
Sónia Cardoso, researcher at CeiED and the Citizen Science Doctoral College, participated in the 2026 EUA-CDE Annual Meeting,
Universidade Lusófona's Master's Degree in Special Education Reaccredited by A3ES
The Master's Degree in Educational Sciences: Special Education – Cognitive and Motor Domain at Universidade Lusófona – Lisbon University Centre
ReLeCo in Social and Educational Mediation and the Mediation Institute at Lusófona University are organising a BIP on Supervision, Mediation and Artificial Intelligence in Educational and Social Contexts
From 24 June to 8 July 2026, the Institute of Mediation at Lusófona University will be running the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) entitled “Supervision, Mediation and Artificial Intelligence in Educational and Social Contexts”.