The Career Awards and Alumnus of the Year Awards are to honour up to five ISEG Alumni each year, with a relevant curriculum, a professional development path of excellence and relevance in terms of functions performed and responsibilities assumed in Portuguese society or abroad, constituting references for the activity of Economist and/or Manager.
According to the Regulations, the awards will be given in the following areas:
- Career Awards
Economic, Political and Social Career
Management Career
Academic Career and Research
- Former Student of the Year Awards
Entrepreneur
Manager of the Year
We invite all members of ISEG Alumni Económicas to put forward names of Alumni that deserve to receive the distinction. A proposal can be made for each of the distinctions or just for one of them, attaching a brief justification for the nomination that includes the aspects to be taken into account referred to in Point 3 of the Regulations.
The deadline for proposals sent to ISEG Alumni Económicas, by email (aaa@iseg.ulisboa.pt) or by letter (Rua do Quelhas, 6 - Gab.204, 1200-781 Lisboa), is 31 August 2025.
The official announcement of the winners and award ceremony will take place on 23 October, at the annual Alumni Day Dinner and Solidarity Gala.
Please consult here the list of colleagues honoured in previous years (up until 2023, the Regulations provided only for the award of two Career Awards: one in an Economic, Political and Social Career and the other in a Managerial and Entrepreneurial Career)
The European Journal of Management Studies (EJMS), the scientific journal of the ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, has been officially included in the renowned scientific index Scopus, one of the largest and most prestigious databases of abstracts and citations of scientific literature in the world.
Published by Emerald Publishing, the Journal focuses on research excellence in the field of management, with a special emphasis on European and international contexts. Inclusion in Scopus represents a significant milestone in the publication's history and an enhancement of ISEG's scientific output, recognising the editorial quality and academic rigour of the articles published.
The EJMS has an editorial team made up of faculty from ISEG's Management Department, including Professor Tiago Cardão-Pito (Editor-in-Chief), with the support of Professors Carlos Costa, Helena Gonçalves, Sofia Lourenco, José Novais dos Santos and Eduarda Soares, who work as Associate Editors (Editores Associados). Mark Crathorne is Managing Editor (Editor Executivo).
The European Journal of Management Studies can be found on the Emerald website: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ejms.
The ISEG Lisbon School of Economics & Management of Universidade de Lisboa has opened a call for a PhD research grant under the international project BUILD - Building ecosystems of person-centred integrated care through co-creation, financed by the programme Horizon Europe.
The objective of the grant is to develop excellent research in the field of elderly care, with a focus on co-creation strategies and analysis of inequalities, in the European context and within the framework of the BUILD project, and includes the following scientific areas:
The application period is from 1-14 July 2025.
More information about the research grant here.
The Competition for degree holders applications are open!
If you want to grow, change areas or invest in your academic future, this is the right time to take the next step.
📅 Online applications: from July 1st to 18th, 2025
For more information see here
The new level, entitled "Professional Mentoring", represents a strategic investment by ISEG in supporting the growth and career transformation of its former students.
Developed by ISEG Alumni Económicas, the objective of this new initiative is to accompany alumni at a critical stage in their careers, providing them with personalised guidance from mentors with more than 20 years' experience and consolidated career paths. All the mentors are also ISEG alumni, thus creating a bridge between generations that strengthens the School's network as an asset of lasting value.
"It's about creating a bridge between generations of alumni and strengthening the ISEG network as an invaluable asset throughout their careers", says Sandra Alvarez, a member of the Management Board and head of the ISEG Alumni Económicas Mentoring Programme.
Professional Mentoring offers individual and confidential sessions, tailored to the challenges and professional ambitions of each mentee. Mentors are selected on a personalised basis, reflecting the profiles and objectives defined by the participants.
The programme officially starts on 1 July and is available to all ISEG alumni who are members of the ISEG Alumni Económicas association -- a condition that can be met at the time of registration. With this new programme, ISEG strengthens its position as a business school of excellence committed to the success of its students and alumni, promoting opportunities for continuous development in an increasingly demanding and volatile job market.
ISEG Alumni Económicas is the official alumni community of the Lisbon School of Economics & Management. With the objective of strengthening ties between generations of alumni and promoting professional development, networking and knowledge-sharing initiatives, it is a dynamic space that accompanies its members throughout their professional journey.
Download the CIP/ISEG Economic Outlook Barometer for June 2025 here.
On 12 July, the Universidade de Lisboa's Estádio Universitário de Lisboa opens its doors to adapted sports, promoting the Tricycle Open Day.
This form of adapted athletics is designed for people whose cerebral palsy or motor impairments affect their movement and balance, preventing them from moving on foot or running functionally.
Aimed at all sports enthusiasts and with a view to adapting to and being inclusive to all, Universidade de Lisboa, in close collaboration with the School of Human Motricity, Universidade de Lisboa (FMH) and the Estádio Universitário de Lisboa, will meet the community from 10.00 to 12.00.
This sporting event will be accompanied by FMH faculty, physiotherapists and adapted sports technicians.
Free access, but subject to registration.
Further information HERE.
The new permanent exhibition is housed in the emblematic building of the Quelhas Convent, in the heart of Lisbon, and is a journey
in time.
Through a carefully curated exhibition trail, the 'Memory Space' introduces us to the major milestones in ISEG's history, from the building's beginnings in the 16th century -- when it served as a shelter for foreign refugee nuns -- to its transformation into one of Europe's most prestigious economics and management schools. The project highlights the evolution of the School as a direct heir to the Aula do Comércio, the oldest public school of economics and management in the country.
The exhibition includes historical pieces, emblematic documents, images from each era and multimedia resources that help put the different periods through which the School passed into context.
More than a chronology of facts, the project engages in a lively, sensory and engaging narrative that seeks to bring the academic community and the general public closer to ISEG's rich heritage and symbolism.
See HERE images from the inauguration.
The inauguration included speeches by the Dean of ISEG, Professor João Duque, and retired professor Carlos Bastien, the exhibition's scientific curator. This was followed by the unveiling of the inaugural ribbon, in a symbolic moment that brought together various personalities linked to ISEG, including João Duque, Cândida Mourão (School Board representative), Eduardo Catroga (former student), Carlos Bastien, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento (ISEG professor and current Minister of State and Finance) and António Viana, who was responsible for designing and the execution of the project. Also present were dozens of current and former members of our School community - including students, professors and staff - who joined in for this milestone in the School's history.
The 'Memory Space' stands as a living testimony to ISEG's transforming role in Portuguese society, reflecting the political, social and educational changes
that have marked the country for more than a century. By opening the doors of this new space to the public, ISEG emphasises its commitment to the preservation of memory,
and with the enhancement of its legacy in the education of economics and management.
Developed on Microsoft's Azure OpenAI platform, this chatbot is powered by a rigorously validated knowledge base that is updated in real time. The solution was created by the Portuguese company Noesis, which specialises in developing AI tools, and represents a qualitative leap in the way universities interact with their various audiences.
"More than a technological response, this tool is a human response. We wanted something that was useful, clear, accessible and that would speak to people the way we normally do", says Winnie Picoto, Vice-Dean of ISEG.
The great advantage of this solution is its ability to respond fluidly, clearly and immediately to common queries -- from information on degrees and applications, to topics such as tuition fees, Erasmus and scholarships. All this in a friendly tone, with accessible language and without resorting to rigid menus or pre-formatted answers.
Although it uses generative AI, the chatbot will not learn autonomously from users, thereby guaranteeing total control over the consistency and reliability of its responses. This approach reflects ISEG's priority to maintain high quality standards in its communications.
The tool was developed collaboratively over 6 months, with the direct involvement of the IT, Marketing and Academic Services teams, students and faculty, ensuring that it was truly adapted to the needs of day-to-day academic life.
A new communication paradigm in higher education
This is the first generative AI chatbot launched by a university in Portugal. More than an automated response, this chatbot is a strategic element of the School's communication, at the service of the user experience and our digital reputation.
With this project, ISEG strengthens its reputation as a modern, innovative and people-oriented school, taking an important step towards simpler, more effective and more personalised communication.
About the partners
The Noesis created the system and was responsible for its technical implementation, bringing a robust and innovative approach to the project, based on cutting-edge technologies.
The Microsoft, through its Azure OpenAI platform, that has provided the generative AI infrastructure that powers all the chatbot's intelligence, guaranteeing scalability, security and reliability.
As part of the International Day of Women in Engineering, on 23 June, the Gender, Labour, and Power Observatory has released updated data on the evolution of the gender pay gap in the professions associated with ICT, Engineering and STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The datasheet now published - "Gender Pay Gap in STEM Professions: developments over the last decade" - is by ISEG professors Amélia Bastos, João Cruz and Sara Falcão Casaca, and presents a detailed analysis of the pay gap between women and men in these professional areas over the last decade.
This contribution is part of the Observatory's ongoing work to promote gender equality in the labour market and is available for consultation: here.