As part of the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Bento de Jesus Caraça, ISEG will be holding on 28 Mayand presentation of the documentary “Bento de Jesus Caraça, Mathematician and Citizen” by Diana Andringa, directed by Cristina Antunes.
The sitting begins at 18.00, in Auditorium 2, Quelhas Building.
Free admission.
As part of the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Bento de Jesus Caraça, ISEG will be holding on 14 Mayand conference “Bento de Jesus Caraça and the Economy”. The speaker will be Carlos Bastien, retired professor at ISEG.
The sitting begins at 18.00, in Auditorium 2, Quelhas Building.
Free admission.
As part of the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Bento de Jesus Caraça, ISEG will be holding on 7 Mayand "Bento de Jesus Caraça and Citizenship" conference. The speaker will be Fernando Rosas, a retired full professor in the History department of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and a researcher at the Institute of Contemporary History of the same university, of which he was founder and Chairman of the Board from 1994 to February 2013.
The sitting begins at 18.00, in the Auditorium 2.
Free admission.
As part of the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Bento de Jesus Caraça, ISEG will be holding on 30 Apriland conference “Bento de Jesus Caraça and Mathematics”. The speaker will be Paulo Almeida, Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico.
The sitting begins at 18.00, in the ISEG Library.
Free admission.
On Monday, 27th April, a session of the ISEG Research Seminars will take place from 13:00-14:00 in the Staples room, Quelhas Building, 3rd floor. The guest speaker will be Beniamino Pisicoli.
Title
Real domestic effects of banks’ cross-border lending
Abstract
In this paper we investigate empirically whether having a domestic banking sector that lends more abroad is beneficial for the productivity of the domestic real economy. We investigate this question by using both cross-country / cross-sector and within-country / cross-firm panel data, thus providing aggregate and micro evidence. The analysis, that comprises the estimation of several OLS, system GMM, local projection and IV models, points to the beneficial role of a higher internationalisation of the domestic banking system on the productivity of the domestic economy. Results emerge both when using cross-country / cross-sector data from a panel of European economies, and when adopting a more granular approach by using UK company and bank panel data. This effect is stronger when the domestic banking system lends more to companies in foreign advanced economies, is not limited to exporting companies, and is more pronounced during the early phase of a new banking relationship. In contrast, the inflow of lending from foreign banks does not result in productivity improvements for the domestic real economy.
On Wednesday 29 April, a session of the ISEG Research Seminars will take place from 13.00 to 14.00. The guest speaker will be Olga Chiappinelli.
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
The Greener, the Better? Evidence from Government Contractors
Abstract
Governments support the green transition through green public procurement. Using US data, this paper provides the first empirical analysis of the causal effects of green contracts on corporate greenhouse gas emissions and economic performance. We focus on an affirmative programme for sustainable products, which represents one-sixth of the total federal procurement budget, and publicly traded firms, which account for one-third of total US emissions. Our results show that securing green contracts reduces emissions relative to firm size and increases productivity. We find no evidence that the programme selects greener firms, nor that green public procurement sales crowd out private sales.
Students, experts and third sector organizations will meet at the ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Managementfor an event dedicated to the impact of social marketingon 28 April, at 18:00, in the CGD Auditorium at ISEG.
Under the theme “Social Marketing and NGOs”, the initiative is part of an academic project developed in partnership withMake-A-Wish Portugal, which is preparing to celebrate 20 years of activity in Portugal, the object of which is to challenge undergraduates to create real campaigns with a social impact.
Throughout the semester, the students of Operational Marketing developed integrated communication campaigns, including the creation of a symbolic product with fundraising potential; the development of a strategic multi-channel communication plan; and the construction of creative concepts, visual identity and storytelling.
The result of this work will be presented to the public in the format of a gallery walkthrough, an immersive exhibition where students will show prototypes, creative pieces and strategic solutions designed to reinforce Make-A-Wish's mission.
Similarly, in the degree course Digital Marketing and Social Media, students are doing work for the association Novamente and, in the postgraduation on Digital Marketing, they will do projects for the foundation Joy of Living.
Debate brings together industry experts
Before the presentation of the projects, there will be a panel on “Social Marketing and NGOs”, an occasion for reflection on the challenges and opportunities of communication in the third sector.
The debate will be attended by:
The debate seeks to promote the sharing of best practices and discuss the role of marketing in creating social impact, bringing together professionals, companies and students.
“This challenge allows students to work on a real case, with purpose, applying marketing skills to a relevant social cause. More than campaigns, we're training professionals who are aware of the impact of their work,” explains Joanna Santiago, a lecturer at ISEG and head of the project.
This Art Gallery Make-a-Wish project reflects an approach that is increasingly central to ISEG's teaching: learning by doing, in real contexts and with a direct impact on society.
Location:CGD Auditorium, ISEG - Quelhas Building (Lisbon)
Date:28 April
Time:18:00
Free participation, subject to prior registration
On 28 April, at 18:30, ISEG is organising a debate dedicated to the impact of social marketing. Under the motto “Social Marketing and NGOs”, the initiative is part of an academic project developed in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Portugal, which is preparing to celebrate 20 years of activity in Portugal, the object of which is to challenge undergraduates to create real campaigns with a social impact.
Before the presentation of the projects, there will be a panel on “Social Marketing and NGOs”, an occasion for reflection on the challenges and opportunities of communication in the third sector.
The debate will be attended by:
The debate, to be held at ISEG's CGD Auditorium, seeks to promote the sharing of good practices and discuss the role of marketing in creating social impact, bringing together professionals, companies and students.
Free entry, subject to pre-registration at this link.
Artificial Intelligence is redefining the way organizations create value, optimize processes and implement innovation. Would you like to understand how you can ensure that its potential translates into real impact?
On May 8, you can take part in the Webinar “AI Beyond the MVP: Structure, Governance, and Results”, as part of the Artificial Intelligence for Executives postgraduate course.
📅 May 8th | 12pm-1pm
Speakers:
Márcio Santos (Google Cloud Portugal)
João Galego (Critical Software, ex-Amazon)
Eduardo Oliveira (Salesforce)
Moderated by Professors Winnie Picoto and Carolina Afonso
Duration: 60 minutes
🔗 Register for free and guarantee your access to the webinar: ISEG Executive Education | Webinar | AI Beyond the MVP: Structure, Governance, and Results
ISEG Alumni Económicas - the ISEG Alumni Association - has elected the new governing bodies that will lead the Association for the three-year period 2026-2028. The new leadership, led by Sandra Alvarez, takes over the chair of the Board of Directors in the year that marks the Association's 35th anniversary, bringing institutional continuity and a renewed ambition for growth.
The new team includes professionals of recognised merit in the areas of management, finance, marketing, communication, media and entrepreneurship, all of them alumni of ISEG, committed both to the sustained development of the community and the creation of value for its members throughout their professional lives, as well as to the contribution of this community to wider society.
“ISEG doesn't end at graduation. This is the end of the beginning of a new cycle in which ISEG Alumni Económicas begins. This mandate is a commitment to relevance, sustainability and real impact on the lives of our alumni.” - Sandra Alvarez, Chair of the Board of ISEG Alumni Económicas
After the election, which took place on 10 April, the principal mission for this new mandate is clear: to raise the profile of ISEG Alumni Económicas among students, alumni, the academic community and society in general, with the aim of increasing the Association's relevance and performance. For the three-year period, the Board of Directors has defined four guiding strategic objectives:
The mandate's action plan is organised around seven pillars: Communication and Notoriety; Institutional Sponsors and Strategic Partnerships; Community and Membership Growth; Events, Networking and Alumni Experience; Mentoring and Development; Social Impact and Solidarity Programme; and Integration with ISEG/ISEG EE and Students.
This structure is complemented by two strategic support hubs: the International and Thematic Hubs - with plans to expand to four new international hubs, in addition to the existing ones in Angola, Paris, Dublin and London - and the Strategic Boards, which will continue to be active in the areas of Digital Transformation, Health Economics, Entrepreneurship, & Venture Capital and Leadership, with the planned creation of a new Innovation Board.
Each member of the Board has an assigned area of responsibility, with specific objectives and actions defined for the mandate.
General Assembly
Direction
Fiscal Council
ISEG Alumni Económicas is the Alumni Association of ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management. It brings together alumni from all ISEG cycles - Bachelor's, Master's and PhD - as well as alumni from ISEG Executive Education. Founded with the aim of maintaining and strengthening the link between alumni and the School, the Association promotes professional development, networking, mentoring and social impact throughout its members' lives. ISEG Alumni Económicas, founded by Professor Eduardo Catroga, turned 35 on 10 April 2026.