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Professor Carlos Poiares takes his Aggregation exams at the Lusófona University
On 23 April 2025, Professor Carlos Poiares took his Aggregation exams at the José Araújo Auditorium of the Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre.
Under the title "Prevention: from Education to Psychology. Wandering between juvenile transgressions and social exclusion", the exam addressed central issues linked to prevention and social intervention, based on the Curricular Unit of the Degree in Educational Sciences - Social Education.
The exam is an important milestone in the academic career of Professor Carlos Poiares, consolidating his career dedicated to critical reflection on the dynamics of exclusion and the challenges of education in contemporary times.
1st Meeting of the Portuguese Network for Critical Thinking
The 1st Meeting of the Portuguese Network for Critical Thinking took place on April 3rd and 4th at ISLA Santarém – Polytechnic Institute, bringing together researchers, educators, and students from various fields to discuss the role of critical thinking in contemporary society. Around 47 participants from different Portuguese institutions attended the event.
Organised by the Portuguese Network for Critical Thinking (CrithinkNet), in which researcher Elsa Estrela, as co-coordinator, and Carolina Rocha, a master's degree student, toke part, provided that the main goal of the meeting was to explore critical thinking as an essential tool for education, innovation, and social transformation.
Over the course of two days, the programme included a Thematic Panel, Workshops, two international keynote speakers, and project presentations. Topics covered ranged from Critical Thinking and the Digital World; Critical Thinking in Higher Education Training; Critical Thinking in the Workplace; Critical Thinking, Science and Ethics; Critical Thinking, Environment and Sustainability to Critical Thinking in Health Promotion.
The event also emphasised the importance of creating shared spaces for all participants, valuing both knowledge and lived experience. Attendees praised the diversity of perspectives and the openness to constructive dialogue.
CeiED researchers receive medal of merit on ULusófona-CUL 2025 Day
On 11 April 2025, Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário de Lisboa celebrated this year's University Day. In this annual tradition,
CeiED rated “Very Good” in FCT external evaluation
The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has published the provisional results of the evaluation of national Research & Development Units, conducted by an international panel of experts.
Students from the Master's in Educational Sciences visit CEPRA's Qualifica Centre
CEPRA's Qualifica Centre was visited by students and teachers from the Lusófona University Master's Degree in Education Sciences. As part of their specialisation in Adult Training and Community Intervention and Public Policies and Educational Contexts, the students had the opportunity to get to know the reality of adult qualification up close, exploring the processes they study in an academic context.
The group also had the chance to attend a session on Citizenship and Professionalism as part of the ongoing RVCC Secondary Level process.
European Project TeachXevidence Organises Three Webinars
Promoting safer and more inclusive schools through the prevention of gender-based violence grounded in scientific evidence is the aim of the European project TeachXevidence, led by CREA – University of Barcelona (CERV-2022-DAPHNE Ref. 101096234) and funded by the European Commission.