On 12 March, at 21.00, ISEG's CGD Auditorium will host the Folefest 2026 Laureate Concert.

The concert will be broadcast live on Antena 2.

Programme and further information here.

CEsA - ISEG's Centre for African and Development Studies is holding another session of the cycle Development Studies Seminars 2026, dedicated to the theme “Financing Firm Growth: The Role of Capital Markets in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”.

The seminar will address the role of capital markets in financing business growth in low- and middle-income countries, discussing how access to financial instruments can support investment, business expansion and economic development.

The initiative is part of CEsA/ISEG's regular seminar programme dedicated to development studies and is open to students and researchers interested in the subject.

📅 Date: 25 March
🕒 Time: 14.30
📍 Location: Anf 3, Ed Quelhas, 4thFloor - Free Admission,

The Summer Internship Experience is back at ISEG!

📅 Event date: 18 March
⏰ Time: 14.00-18.00
📍 Location: Study Room | Library Floor 0 | ISEG

This event is exclusive to companies with summer internship programmes and is the ideal opportunity to find out about available positions and interact with recruiters.

Participating companies:

Accenture | Banco de Portugal | Caixa Geral de Depósitos | Deloitte | Digit | Eurofirms | EY | Fidelidade | Grupo Mosqueteiros | Jerónimo Martins | Mercer & Marsh | Millennium Bcp | Moneris | Nestlé | Novo Banco | ONIVERSE | PrimeIT | Quidgest | Sumol Compal | UNICRE | Vieira de Almeida | Worten

Companies accepting international students:

Bank of Portugal | Digit | Mercer & Marsh | Musketeers Group | ONIVERSE | Quidgest | Vieira de Almeida

Registration period is open until March 16th! Secure your place HERE.

The 3rd edition of the “Introduction to Meditation at the University” programme is open until March 6th.

The aim is simple: to help you deal better with the stress, gain more focus and take care of your well-being during your academic life.

The sessions are weekly, completely online, and last 8 weeks. You'll receive expert guidance and learn how to include meditation in your routine in a practical and uncomplicated way.

This course is your chance to try out meditation as a tool for healing. self-care, emotional balance and personal development. It will help you feel better on a daily basis and gain more energy and focus for your academic success.

Timetable: Thursday
Class 1 - start at 11:00
Class 2 - starts at 18h00

Sign up here link!

Download the CIP/ISEG Economic Climate Barometer for February 2026 here.

Every year, thousands of people choose this route to give their lives a new direction: whether it's to change their field, to grow professionally or simply to achieve that goal that's been kept under wraps for too long. Continuing to study is a guaranteed way of improving professionally, adapting to technological challenges and achieving greater personal fulfillment.

ULisboa's educational offering stands out for the impact it generates and the dynamism it brings to so many areas of knowledge. Here, learning is also about discovering, experimenting and creating, always with the rigour that makes ULisboa stand out and continually with an eye to the future.

The M23 competition is for those who have already turned 23 and want to apply for a Bachelor's or an integrated Master's degree at ULisboa. The tests are designed to assess what really matters: your skills, your knowledge and your motivation. It's a fair way to show your potential, regardless of the path you've taken so far.

The application is made online, through the FenixEdu ULisboa Rectorate.

Important dates

Applications period open - until 31 March 2026

Publication of the List of Candidates admitted to the Entrance Tests - 16 April 2026

Entrance exams - May, June and July 2026

Publication of Final Results - 14 July 2026

Career Services is strengthening its offer of support to students through the Career Consulting sessions, now with something new.

In addition to individual sessions with Career Services consultants, students will also be able to count on the support of Magma Studio, which will offer sessions of Career advice over the telephone.

These sessions are designed to support students at different stages of their journey, including:

• defining professional goals;
• preparation for recruitment processes;
• CV and professional profile review;
• clarification of career-related doubts.

📅 All sessions must be booked via the internal website:
Book an appointment with us!

Take advantage of this opportunity to receive personalised guidance and prepare the next steps in your career path.

On Wednesday 11 March, a session of the ISEG Research Seminars will take place from 13.00 to 14.00. The guest speaker will be Patrícia Justino (UNU - WIDER).

The ISEG Research Seminars are held weekly on Wednesdays, with the participation of teachers from ISEG, as well as from other national and international educational institutions.

Abstract

This paper examines the erosion of trust as a global phenomenon and explores its implications for social cohesion and governance. Drawing on data from the World Values Survey and regional barometers, the analysis focuses on the two key dimensions of trust-interpersonal and institutional-across different socio-economic and geopolitical contexts. The results reveal a sharp global decline in institutional trust, while interpersonal trust follows a more mixed trajectory. Trust erosion appears particularly pronounced in low-income countries and among younger generations, where it is exacerbated by factors such as inequality, corruption, and political instability. The findings further show that trust levels significantly influence social cohesion, civic engagement, and perceptions of governance. In particular, the analysis identifies a positive correlation between institutional trust and support for economic redistribution, highlighting the role of effective governance in fostering trust. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of institutional reform and international cooperation to rebuild trust-especially in fragile states-in order to strengthen social contracts and promote sustainable development.

On March 05, at 15.00, there will be a online publicity session  on the Call for PhD Scholarships 2026 - General Application Line together with the Call for PhD Scholarships 2026 - Specific Application Line in a Non-Academic Environment. 

Both tenders have a deadline of March 31, 2026.

In addition to the applications in all scientific areas and with research work to be carried out in scientific and academic institutions to be submitted in the general application line, a specific application line is open for research grants whose work plans are partly carried out in one or more non-academic entities. 

Applications may be made on the MyFCT platform.

Main documents for the Call:

• Notice of Opening
• Guide for Peer Reviewers
• FCT Research Grants Regulations
• Statute of the Research Fellow

 Join online

Universidade de Lisboa has organised a Welcome Session for Students from Portuguese-speaking Countries who have begun their academic career at ULisboa this year, on 4 March, from 18.00 to 19.30, in the Salão Nobre (Great Hall) of the Rectorate.

It is aimed at students from all study cycles: Bachelor's, Master's and PhD. Although specially designed for students arriving this academic year, colleagues who have been studying in Lisbon for many years are also very welcome.

Attendance at the Welcome Session requires registration , using the form.

Programme