On May 27, 2026, at 6pm, ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management will host the launch of the book "Ensaios sobre a Sabedoria" or Essays on Wisdom, by Joana Andrade.
The launch will take place in the CGD-ISEG Auditorium and is open to the public, inviting anyone interested to get to know the work and take part in this moment of sharing.
The book, published by SANA Editora, brings together a series of essays on the theme of wisdom, in an accessible and reflective approach.
On 23 April 2026, at 17.30, taking place in Auditorium 2, Quelhas (floor 2), at ISEG, will be a presentation of the book "Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management”, by Professor Carlos Silva Ribeiro, Retired Full Professor of the School.
Organised into 11 volumes and 79 chapters, the book is a comprehensive and structured contribution to teaching at undergraduate level, establishing itself as a reference in the area of applied mathematics for economics and management.
Participation is subject to prior registration here.
On 12 February 2026, at 18.30, Auditorium 5 of the New Quelhas Building, will be the stage for the presentation of the book Living Wage in Portugal: From necessity to the possibility of a policy, a work that aims to promote academic and public debate on the living wage in Portugal.
The book was written by José António Pereirinha, retired professor at ISEG, and by Elvira Pereira, Professor at the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences (ISCSP).
The presentation will be attended by the authors and by Paulo Trigo Pereira and Paula Cristina Albuquerque, Professors at ISEG, and by João Duque, Dean of ISEG, who will open the session.
Free admission.
Further information here.
The aim of publishing this book is to bring the issue of a living wage in Portugal into the national academic debate, thereby clarifying public opinion on the need for a living wage policy in our country, as well as on the various alternatives for designing a policy with this objective, and the nature of the political action variables that are required.
It also aims to enable discussion, clarified by its theoretical and institutional framework and its methodological approach, on the possibilities of a living wage policy in Portugal and thus help both the political authorities and the social partners (employers and workers) to have more informed discussions on this policy.
On Thursday, ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management hosts 4th December, the launch of the book Quarantine Diary: One hundred days of talking to the walls, by Carlos Llansol Jesus.
A pandemic, a lockdown, a Portuguese man locked up at home alone. These are the spices of the book Quarantine Diary: One hundred days of talking to the walls. Humanity's most bizarre period, in daily chronicles with humor and illustrations.
The book launch will be attended by professor João Duque, president of ISEG, who will open the session, followed by a conversation in which he will participate José Delgado Alves, professor at Nova Medical School and the author, Carlos Llansol Jesus, moderated by Jorge Frias, head of Casa Pia de Lisboa. At the end, there will be a autograph session.
The session, of free admission, takes place between the 18.00 to 19.00, in Auditorium 2 (Quelhas, 2nd Floor).
On 30th October, a session of the Development Studies Reading Club on African Literature will be held, dedicated to the work O Testamento do Sr. Napumoceno da Silva Araújo(The Last Will and Testament of Mr Napumoceno da Silva Araújo), by Germano Almeida (Cape Verde).
The sitting begins at 18.00, in the room 209, Francesinhas 1.
Have you read the book and would like to exchange views on the topics covered? Haven't read it yet, but are curious? Come along and bring some company!
Free admission.
About the work O Testamento do Sr. Napumoceno da Silva Araújo, by Germano Almeida (Cabo Verde)
When he died, Mr Napumoceno was a respected merchant in Mindelo. The reputation of his trading house perfectly matched his personal reputation – good, honest, serious, without vices, wealthy and respected. But reading the hundreds of pages of his will shed 'new light on the life and character of the illustrious deceased'. Page by page, the reader witnesses the construction of a fascinating, rich, complex, contradictory character, strongly framed against the backdrop of Cape Verdean society.
This novel by Germano Almeida was adapted for the cinema by Francisco Manso in the film 'O Testamento do Sr. Napumoceno' (The Last Will and Testament of Mr Napumoceno).
Foreword by Paula Tavares
On September 10th, book presentation by economist Nuno Palma, entitled The Causes of Portuguese Backwardness.
Nuno Palma is a lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Manchester. ISEG alumni.
The session, which starts at 6pm in ISEG's CGD Auditorium, will feature presentation by João Jallesprofessor at ISEG.
Free admission.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the book Cycling Cities: the Lisbon Experienceon September 10th, 6pm, in Lisbon Urban Information Center (CIUL).
The book is the result of a research project Hi-BicLab - History Lab for Sustainable Urban Mobilitycoordinated by CIUHCT - University of Lisbon and NOVA University Lisbon, in partnership with CIAUD - Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon, UECE - ISEG's Complexity and Economics Studies Unit, and the GOVCOPP - University of Aveirowith funding from FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology.
The launch will be attended by representatives of organizations involved in sustainable mobility, including National Road Safety Authorityand MUBi - Association for Urban Mobility by Bicycleand International Pawn Federation , together with the Institute of Mobility and Transport.
This book is part of the international series Cycling Cities, which has already analyzed the history, society and public policies of the bicycle in 20 cities in 11 countriesas part of the project Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUM) of the Eindhoven University of Technology.
📍 Location: CIUL - Rua Viriato, 13 (Picoas Plaza, Núcleo 6-E, 1º, Lisboa)
🗓️ Date and time: September 10th, 2025 - 18h00
🔗 Free registration (compulsory): Registration form
ISEG will host the launch of the book collection In Action! - Teaching Materials for Consolidation and Training in PLE (Portuguese as a Foreign Language), on 28 May, from 18.30 to 20.00, in Auditorium 2 (Quelhas, 2nd Floor).
At the event will be Professors Carla Oliveira and Luísa Coelho, authors of the collection, as well as Florbela Paraíba, Chair of the Camões Institute (to be confirmed), Eduardo Moraes Sarmento, Chair of CEsA/ISEG Research, and Ana Mafalda Leite, Poet, Professor at FLUL and Researcher at CEsA/ISEG Research.
Participation in the event can be in person or online, subject to prior registration on this link.
On April 2, the book Promising Trials in Management, authored, by Professor Almiro de Oliveirawill be launched at ISEG. This book combines scientific knowledge and practical experience, offering a solid guide on management, artificial intelligence and the information economy, essential for preparing managers for the challenges of the future.
The session will be opened and conducted by Prof. Mario Romão. Professor João DuqueDean of ISEG and author of the preface, will present the book. The event will end with a speech by the author of the book.
The event twill take place from 6pm and 7pm in Auditorium 5 (New Quelhas Building).
Free admission, subject to room capacity.
About the work:
"Not all managers are required to have the so-called ‘flair,’ the stroke of genius, or the inspired decision. However, they must all be familiar with the rules and procedures that have been tested and proven to provide a safe and sustainable path for organizations.
That is why Management is studied—to understand the rules that govern the organization of employees and other resources, to learn from both successes and mistakes, sometimes more from failures than from triumphs. And when management knowledge is conveyed by someone who combines scientific expertise with practical experience, we have the recipe for success.
This book embodies precisely that. Its author, Professor Almiro de Oliveira, brings together wisdom and extensive experience, linking the business world and its needs with the knowledge provided by academia to address those needs.
Reading Professor Almiro de Oliveira’s lessons challenges us to reflect on the consequences of management in today’s and future environments, where generative Artificial Intelligence presents us with new challenges.
For all these reasons, this book deserves our attention. It comes from the hands of someone with deep expertise, capable of guiding us through the jungle of information overload, particularly regarding Management and its techniques. Reading it enhances our ability to navigate our lives as managers with greater confidence.".
João Duque, Dean of ISEG
In Preface
On 29th November, at 18.00, in the CGD Auditorium , ISEG will host the presentation of the book 'Rua d'Além', by Margarida Chagas Lopes.
The book will be presented by Sara Falcão Casaca, an ISEG professor, and Miguel Montez Lealprofessor at the New University of Lisbon.
As part of the event, there will also be a special musical moment, featuring Lourenço Reigado (alto saxophone) and Duarte Reigado (horizontal flute).
Free admission.
