On May 27, an Open Lecture was held on the topic “Community Groups for Building More Sustainable and Inclusive Communities,” featuring Professor Rogério Roque Amaro (ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon) as the guest speaker.

With over 30 years of research and engagement in social processes across various regions—including Lisbon, northern Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)—Professor Roque Amaro shared his extensive experience and insights on the development of Community Groups.

The lecture covered four key aspects:

1. The historical perspective of Community Groups;
2. Their development over time and current situation;
3. A brief theoretical framework;
4. The main achievements and ongoing challenges.

This event was part of the Bachelor’s degree program in Educational Sciences – Social Education and the Master’s programs in Educational Sciences, organized by Margarida Belchior and Maria Odete Emygdio da Silva.