The creation of a CeiED Hub at the University of Madeira marks a new stage of strategic collaboration between the two institutions

Lusófona University and the University of Madeira have formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen scientific research, advanced training, and knowledge transfer in the field of Education.

The agreement establishes a framework for institutional collaboration between CeiED – the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development, a research unit of Lusófona University, and CIE-UMa – the Research Centre for Education of the University of Madeira. This initiative includes the creation of a CeiED Hub at the University of Madeira, establishing a new structure for scientific cooperation focused on the development of joint projects, the internationalization of research, and the strengthening of the critical mass of both institutions.

The partnership is based on a shared vision of the importance of interinstitutional cooperation in addressing contemporary educational challenges and promoting synergies among researchers, research teams, and advanced training programmes. Its main objectives include the development of joint scientific projects, participation in international research networks, the promotion of academic mobility, and enhanced collaboration in doctoral programmes.

For CeiED, this collaboration represents another step in consolidating its national and international expansion and cooperation strategy, strengthening its presence across different territories and contributing to research that is increasingly aligned with the country’s educational and social challenges.

In turn, the University of Madeira sees this partnership as an opportunity to strengthen the scientific capacity of CIE-UMa, expand its researchers’ collaborative networks, and enhance participation in internationally oriented projects and initiatives.

The creation of the CeiED Hub in Madeira will enable the development of a joint scientific agenda focused on producing knowledge relevant to public policies, schools, and society, while also promoting the social value of science and its impact on educational development processes, nationally and in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The collaboration will take place throughout the current funding cycle of the FCT research units (2025–2029), contributing to the enhancement of quality, sustainability, and international visibility of Education research conducted by both universities.