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The CoARA Working Group - Towards Open Infrastructures for Responsible Research Assessment (OI4RRA) publicou, recentemente, o estudo Transitioning to Open Infrastructures for Responsible Research Assessment: Barriers, Enablers, and Strategic Recommendations.

On September 30, 2025, the Final Doctoral Examination of candidate Desirée Nobre Salasar took place at the Universidade Lusófona Campus in Lisbon, with the thesis entitled:
 “Sociomuseology and Equitable Communication: A case study of the national monument Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória, Batalha.”

Supervised by Mário Nuno Antas, the candidate was approved with distinction and honours, in recognition of the scientific quality and relevance of the research conducted within the Doctoral Programme in Museology, with a specialisation in Sociomuseology.

Desirée Nobre Salasar’s thesis contributes to a deeper reflection on communication processes in the field of Sociomuseology, proposing an equitable and inclusive approach to communication in heritage contexts.

António Teodoro was invited to participate in the First Doctoral Conference of the Sociotechnical University of Mozambique (UniSoM), held as part of the Opening Conference of the Postgraduate Programmes, under the theme “The missions of universities and the debates on doctoral education.”

The video of the webinar “The Normalization of the Radical Right”, held on April 21, 2025, as part of the activities of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development (CeiED), is now available online.

The session presented and discussed the most recent book by Vicente Valentim, “O Fim da Vergonha” (Gradiva, 2025), an adaptation of “The Normalization of the Radical Right: A Norms Theory of Political Supply and Demand” (Oxford University Press, 2024).

PhD in Political Science, Vicente Valentim examines the rise and social normalization of the radical right, exploring how changes in social norms influence political behavior and the public expression of extremist ideologies.

The webinar was moderated by André Freitas, integrated researcher at CeiED and PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Porto.

Watch the full video here.

From October 9 to November 3, 2025, the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development (CeiED) welcomes two PhD students from Algeria for a research visit as part of their doctoral training.

Researchers Roumayssa Himri and Bouguerra Nor El Houda will carry out research activities and deliver academic seminars at Lusófona University, aiming to foster knowledge exchange and international scientific collaboration.

During their stay, the PhD students will present two seminars within the framework of the CeiED Citizen Science Doctoral College:

• Roumayssa Himri: “Advancing Understanding in Racial and Ethnic Studies: Theoretical Perspectives and Educational Insights”
• Bouguerra Nor El Houda: “Why Problem-based Learning and the Intercultural Approach Matter for Sustainable Language Education?”
  

This collaboration strengthens CeiED’s international commitment to promoting research networks and hosting scholars from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.

Early-career researcher Luiza Trápaga recently took part in the IX Iberian Forum of Museological Studies, held at the Universidad de Alcalá (UAH), Madrid. During the event, she delivered a presentation on the importance of citizen participation in the construction and maintenance of memory spaces, highlighting how community involvement strengthens the preservation and valorization of cultural heritage.

The event took place at the historic Universidad de Alcalá, founded in 1499 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, providing a unique setting for academic discussions on museology and cultural memory.

Luiza’s participation reinforces her commitment to promoting active citizenship and fostering dialogue among researchers, museum professionals, and the public, contributing to more inclusive and participatory museological practices.