As part of the fulfilment of ISEG's Mission and Strategy, the Dean's Office has published the Regulations for hiring Undergraduate Tutors and Graders for the 2026/2027 academic year. See the Regulation on this link.
Find out more here which CUs need tutors.
Applications may be submitted until June 12, 2026, by filling in this form. Should you have any further questions, please send an email to the following address: tutoresegraders@iseg.ulisboa.pt.
On 28 April, ISEG held the debate “Social Marketing and NGOs”, an initiative dedicated to the impact of communication and marketing in the third sector, which brought together students, experts and non-profit organisations. The event was part of an academic project developed in partnership with Make-A-Wish Portugal, an organisation that celebrates two decades of activity in Portugal this year.
Throughout the semester, students in the Operational Marketing course unit were challenged to develop integrated communication campaigns with real social impact. The projects included the creation of symbolic fundraising products, multichannel communication strategies and visual identity, storytelling and creative concepts aimed at reinforcing the organisation's mission.
The works were presented to the public at ISEG, in the form of gallery walkthrough, the event took place in the Cloister of the Quelhas Building, allowing visitors to see prototypes, creative pieces and strategic solutions designed by the students. At the same time, other ISEG course units have also developing projects for third sector organisations, namely for Novamente, as part of the Digital Marketing and Social Networks course, and for the Alegria de Viver Foundation, as part of the Digital Marketing postgraduation.
This initiative reinforces ISEG's commitment to practical and applied learning models, bringing students closer to real challenges and promoting projects with a direct impact on society.
1st Place - Wish Machine
First place was awarded to the project “Wish Machine”, developed by Andreia Gonçalves, Catarina Chorão, Inês Heleno, Mafalda Lopes, Maria Tomaz and Leonor Rodrigues, from class T12, supervised by Professor Maria Leonor Fontes.
The campaign proposes the installation of machines in high-traffic locations, with the aim of raising donations for the cause in a light and fun way, transforming the donation into a participatory celebration of hope. It is the physical point where three forces meet that rarely share the same space: the generosity of the public, the creativity of Make-A-Wish children and the mission of the organisation. Each person donates the amount they want and will take away a symbolic gift, personalised with drawings created by the children themselves. A special event celebrating 20 years, transforming solidarity into an interactive and memorable experience. More than just inviting the public to look back on 20 years of Make-A-Wish, the campaign invites them to be part of it. From the commemorative event onwards, the children take an active part in the campaign by giving identity to the gifts through their drawings. At the same time, the counter is visible on the physical module and monitors the collective construction of the celebration in real time.
2nd Place - Solidarity Concert
Second place went to “Solidarity Concert”, The team was made up of Carolina Dias, Catarina Chen, Catarina Simões, Julia Oliveira, Miguel Oliveira and Rodrigo Neves, from class T11, supervised by Professor Carolina Afonso.
Under the concept “Sowers of Wishes”, the proposal is centred on the “Garden of Wishes” event, a cause-related event in Lisbon with fundraising and a tiered sponsorship model. The event includes a stage with concerts, a solidarity market, workshops for children and a participatory mural. As a symbolic product, each participant receives a Seed Ticket, a star-shaped biodegradable card with seeds that can be planted at home after the event. To ensure execution, the team built an operational platform with backlog editorial 220 inputs for 7 channels, email flows and governance system with 14 fields per entry, allowing any team to implement the project from day one.
3rd Place - Seed Leaf Postcard
Third place went to the project “Seed Leaf Postcard”, developed by Mafalda Machado, Joana Salvado, Rafael Rodrigues, Sofia Carrusca and Maria Gonçalves, from class T14, also supervised by Professor Carolina Afonso.
The proposal is based on a postcard with embedded seeds that gives rise to a surprise flower, symbolising the process of making a wish come true, from the moment it is received to its realisation, represented by the fully grown flower. The campaign includes events in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra, with the presence of Make-A-Wish friends, concerts and a giant pot where the public can buy and plant the postcards, thus helping to make more wishes come true. Communication will be reinforced on social networks, through partnerships with influencers and for the public to share the flowers they grow.
Universidade de Lisboa invites the entire academic community to take part in the Sustainability 360º - 2nd ULisboa Sustainability Meeting, which will take place on 26 May. It will be a day dedicated to reflecting on the role of our academic community in building a greener, healthier and more innovative city.
The event will be a space for sharing and debate, where science meets creativity and social commitment.
This meeting is a unique opportunity to inspire new practices and reinforce ULisboa as a benchmark in sustainability.
Further information and registration here.
On Wednesday, 22 May, This year, ISEG celebrates 115 years of history, tradition and innovation in the teaching of Economics and Management in Portugal. To mark this very special date, we invite the entire ISEG community, as well as all those who maintain a connection with the School, to join us for a great celebration full of conviviality, music and entertainment.
Starting at 6 p.m., the Quelhas Parking Lot will once again become the stage for the emblematic Arraial ISEG’26, an event that promises a lot of joy, academic spirit and memorable moments.
This year's party features a performance by Quim Barreiros, one of the most iconic names in Portuguese popular music, guaranteeing an unforgettable show full of energy. The evening continues with a DJ set, extending the celebration until the end of the night with lots of music and entertainment.
With a variety of food trucks, social spaces and the unique atmosphere that characterizes this great ISEG community party, Arraial ISEG’26 will be the ideal moment to celebrate the past, present and future of the country's first school of Economics and Management.
The event is free for all members of the ISEG Community (Students, Alumni, Faculty, Researchers and Non-Faculty Staff).
We're counting on you to celebrate 115 years of ISEG!
Note on the processing of personal data in the context of this event:
Photographs and/or audiovisual images, individual or collective, can be taken and/or broadcast live during the event. Photographs and videos can be published on the ISEG website, in the media and social networks, as well as on the online platforms of partner organizations. Photographs and videos can be reproduced in various media, including ISEG publications, social networks and the press, within the scope of a specific event, or for other institutional purposes, as well as for promotional activities.
🎓 Are you 23 or over? Higher education could be waiting for you!
Do you want to study in higher education, but you haven't completed secondary school with the entrance exams? No problem! Applications are now open for the Assessment Tests for the Over 23s.
This scheme allows you to enter higher education even if you left school some time ago. The important thing is that you have 23 years old by December 31, 2025 e not having the specific access qualification (i.e. you haven't taken the national exams to get onto the course you want).
🗓️ When can you apply?
From May 4-19, 2026 - and it's all done online!
👉 If you want to go back to school and bet on your future, this is your chance. Take the first step!
Further information here
Once again, ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management is among the Marketeer Awards 2026 finalists, in the “Educational Establishments” category.
The Marketeer Awards annually recognise the best in Communication, Marketing and Advertising in Portugal, bringing together some of the country's most important brands and institutions.
Voting is now open and runs until 17 May.
You don't have to vote in all the categories. Vote just for the brands you know.
Vote for ISEG at this link!
The 3rd European Economic Review Summer School in Experimental and Behavioral Economics will take place at ISEG, from June 1st to 4th.
The Summer School includes classes taught by internationally renowned researchers and a workshop, giving participants the opportunity to present their work in poster sessions.
The program will feature contributions from Isabelle Brocas (University of Southern California), Juan D. Carrillo (University of Southern California), Vincent Crawford (Oxford University and University of California, San Diego), Michalis Drouvelis (University of Birmingham), Ernst Fehr (University of Zurich) and David Levine (Royal Holloway, University of London), covering a variety of topics and methodologies in experimental and behavioral economics - from theory to laboratory and field experiments, including a wide range of applications.
This initiative benefits from the direct collaboration of ISEG Research and XLAB - Behavioural Research Lab, with the involvement of several of its members in the organization, and ensures the articulation between the scientific activities of the unit and the advanced training programs offered by ISEG.
🗓 Date: June 1st to 4th, 2026
📍 Location: ISEG
📌 Further information: here
Following the Jubilee Celebration of Professor Vítor Gonçalves, which took place on March 10 at ISEG, the full text of the lecture given by the honoree, on the theme of the Jubilee, has now been made available. “Management and Strategy in Times of Uncertainty”.
The document can be consulted here.
It will be held on May 15th, at 21h00, in CGD Auditorium (Quelhas), a piano recital by the young pianist Maria Catarino. Admission is free, subject to capacity.
The concert program covers different eras and languages of classical music, including works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Leoš Janáček and Franz Liszt, providing the audience with a diverse musical experience of a high artistic standard.
Born in Lisbon, Maria Catarino has established herself as an outstanding young pianist. She has a degree in Piano Performance from the Lisbon School of Music and is currently studying for a Master's Degree in Music Teaching. Throughout her career, she has taken part in various masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians and performed in important concert halls such as the Vianna da Motta Auditorium and the Belém Cultural Center.
In addition to her solo work, she has developed chamber music and contemporary music, collaborating with various ensembles and premiering works by composers of her generation. She has also won prizes in various national and international competitions.
This recital is an opportunity to see the work of an up-and-coming young performer in a demanding and expressive program of piano repertoire.
On Friday 8 May, a session of the ISEG Research Seminars will take place from 13.00 to 14.00. The guest speaker will be Tanya Tang.
The ISEG Research Seminars are held every week on Wednesdays, with the participation of professors from ISEG, as well as from other Portuguese and international educational institutions.
Title
Get My Money Back: The VAT Distortion and Related-Party Transactions in China
Abstract
Excess input VAT over output VAT cannot be refunded in China, creating a significant financial burden for businesses. Using a confidential National Tax Survey Database, we examine how firms manage their VAT payments to minimize cash lockup. We find that firms with substantial input VAT credit carryovers (IVCC) increase output credits through related-party transactions (RPTs). This effect is more pronounced among financially constrained firms, particularly when the related parties are subsidiaries of listed firms and when these related parties are capable of absorbing the additional output credits generated by increased purchases from listed firms. We further find that IVCC-induced RPTs negatively affect the gross margins of related parties, suggesting inflated transfer pricing. Following China's implementation of partial refund of IVCC in 2018, RPTs declined notably across the pilot industries. These findings provide empirical evidence of a mechanism for VAT non-compliance and distortion.
