Today, 17 October, we mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with the publication of the 'Gender Poverty Gap in Portugal' datasheet, published by the Gender, Labour, and Power Observatory of ISEG Research.

About 978,000 women lived in monetary poverty in Portugal in 2023, according to the latest datasheet published today by the Gender, Work and Power Observatory of ISEG/ISEG Research, authored by professor Carlos Farinha Rodrigues.

The analysis, based on data from the Living Conditions and Income Survey (ICOR, 2024), reveals that the poverty rate among women was 17.6%, exceeding by 2.2% the equivalent percentage for men, and overall 1% above the national average. In relative terms, women represented 52% of the population in poverty.

The study draws attention to the Gender Poverty Gap (GPG) - the ratio between female and male poverty rates - which reached a value of 1.14. This is higher than the European Union average (1.09). This indicator shows the persistence of gender inequalities in respect of poverty in Portugal.

👉A datasheet can be consulted in full on this link.

Professor Antonio Afonso was recently included in the prestigious ranking of the world's most cited researchers, according to the August 2025 update of the study "Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators", drawn up by Stanford University in collaboration with the scientific publishing house Elsevier BV.

This recognition is the result of a comprehensive analysis based on standardised bibliometric indicators, which assess the scientific impact of millions of researchers around the world, taking into account the number of citations, the h-index, co-authorship and impact in different areas of knowledge.

From 20-26 October, there has been International Open Access Week, a global initiative promoted by SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), whose theme this year is: "Who Owns Our Knowledge?"

Open Access is one of the fundamental pillars of open science, guaranteeing that anyone — student, teacher, researcher or the general public — can access and share scientific knowledge freely, without barriers. For those developing a dissertation or thesis, this means more sources of information, fewer obstacles and greater academic impact.

In this context, and as part of the International Open Access Week 2025, the Francisco Pereira de Moura Library has organised a series of training sessions and events centred aroung the global theme "Who Owns Our Knowledge?".

👉 See the full programme of activities here.

The Lisbon DLBC Network, in collaboration with various social currency initiatives in Spain, is organizing the 1st Iberian Social Currency MeetingThe event will take place in Lisbon on October 24 and 25, 2025. This meeting is being held with the support of ISEG Research at ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management.

This event will bring together researchers, civil society organizations and international community initiativeswith the aim of deepening the debate on the social and complementary currencies as a tool for social, economic and ecological transformation. The aim is to create a space for dialog, mutual learning and coordination between Iberian initiatives, promoting the strengthening of networks and the emergence of new collaborations.

Social currencies have taken on an increasingly important role in promoting the solidarity economy, from territorial cohesion team and transition to more sustainable and inclusive models.

Programme

Programme Conference

Registration at the Conference

Dinner registration Set for October 24th

Lunch registration Set for October 25th

Further information here

The Economic Alumni of ISEG has just launched the second edition of Professional Mentoring.

This program was designed to respond to a critical stage in the careers of alumni, providing them with individual and strategic support from mentors with more than 20 years' experience and consolidated careers.

The Mentoring Program offers individualized mentoring sessions, with mentors who are leading professionals, also ISEG alumni, ready to share knowledge, adapted to the specific needs and objectives of each mentee, in a confidential and personalized format.

Anyone may apply who is a former ISEG or ISEG Executive Education student, with 5 to 15 years of professional experience and members of ISEG Alumni Económicas (this condition can be regularised at the time of registration, by filling in the available form here).

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of a group of leaders who want to share, learn and grow in an environment of excellence, rigour, relaxation and friendship.

The deadline for applications for you are open until October 21st.

 From October 20 to 24, ISEG promotes Sustainability Week 2025

With a wide and diversified program, on 2025 edition offers the ISEG community multiple opportunities to learning, reflection and participation around the various dimensions of sustainability.

This is also the moment when we share the progress made in 2024by presenting the Sustainability Reportand which we promote throughout the week, debates and activities dedicated to themes such as innovation and social impact, on gender equality in business strategies, on climate transition, on education for sustainability, on positive communication and well-beingas well as the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in organizations.

All ISEG community is invited to actively participate in creative and collaborative challenges, such as the Future Founders Hackathonto get involved in practical activities at Mini-forest, on attend interactive workshops on the climate crisis and the integrate training and reflection sessions conducted by experts, teachers and institutional partners.

Detailed program here.

From October 20th to 24th, we marked Sustainability Week at ISEG.

With a wide and diversified program, on 2025 edition offers the ISEG community multiple opportunities to learning, reflection and participation around the various dimensions of sustainability.

This is also the moment when we share the progress made in 2024by presenting the Sustainability Reportand which we promote throughout the week, debates and activities dedicated to themes such as innovation and social impact, on gender equality in business strategies, on climate transition, on education for sustainability, on positive communication and well-beingas well as the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in organizations.

All ISEG community is invited to actively participate in creative and collaborative challenges, such as the Future Founders Hackathonto get involved in practical activities at Mini-forest, on attend interactive workshops on the climate crisis and the integrate training and reflection sessions conducted by experts, teachers and institutional partners.

Download the CIP/ISEG Economic Outlook Barometer for September 2025 here.

We invite you to end the event on a high note with a networking cocktail, where you can interact with representatives of companies who are also former ISEG students.

Exchange experiences, gain insights and expand your network in an informal and inspiring environment.

The Talent BootcampX is the initiative that will take place on the second day of the event. This will be an opportunity to help you think about your career and develop your personal and employability skills.

Led by Magma Studio, this is the career accelerator that will help you understand your talent and put you in touch with those who matter.

In this context, numerous professionals will be available, from diverse areas and distributed between panels, who will listen to your ideas and your pitch and who will be able to give you feedback which will certainly be of great use for your academic and/or professional future.

Don't miss this opportunity!

Register here!