With a degree in Economics and Finance from the former Instituto Superior de Comércio, now known as ISEG - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, Branquinho graduated in 1928, with a grade of 14 and joined the diplomatic service in 1930. He worked in Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, and Shanghai, until he was called to serve in Budapest, Hungary, in 1944. That year, German troops occupied Hungary and the persecution of Jews intensified. During his time in Budapest as the Chargé d'Affaires after Ambassador Carlos Sampaio Garrido had been recalled by Salazar, he obtained authorisation to grant Portuguese passports to Hungarian Jews under the guidance of Sampaio Garrido, and thus gave then the opportunity to emigrate and escape.
In 2011, the Hungarian authorities paid tribute to Branquinho and Sampaio Garrido for saving around 1,000 Hungarian Jews by unveiling a plaque with their names on the outside wall of the former Grand Hotel Dunapalota-Ritz, where the Portuguese Legation was then located. In addition, a memorial to remember the Holocaust and pay tribute to all those who helped save Jews was erected behind the Dohány Synagogue in Budapest, next to the Tree of Life.
During a trip to Budapest Professor Joao Lopes Dias, one of ISEG's Vice-Deans, had the opportunity to visit the memorial and quickly identified the names of these two Portuguese, Branquinho and Garrido. "Despite their remarkable actions, the national and international recognition of these heroes is often overshadowed by the actions of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. Perhaps that's why I was unaware of their names and their achievements," he said.
Tributes to those who rescued Jews during Portuguese Holocaust can also be found in Portugal. More recently, in 2021, and three volumes of the 'Essentials' collection by the Portuguese Mint and Official Publishing House (INCM) were launched, and five commemorative stamps were issued by CTT together with the unveiling of a plaque with their names on it at the Palácio das Necessidades, the head office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among these names, ISEG is proud to be associated with the name of alumnus Alberto Carlos de Liz Teixeira Branquinho.
Final exam grade certificate of student Alberto Carlos de Liz Teixeira Branquinho.
Tribute to Alberto Carlos Branquinho at the Dohány Synagogue Memorial in Budapest.
Philatelic issue of five stamps in honour of those Portuguese who saved lives during the Holocaust. The third person to be honoured on a stamp is Alberto Carlos Branquinho.
Covers of the three volumes of the 'Essentials' collection' of the National Mint and Official Publishing House (INCM).
The next Alumni Económicas lunch-debate will feature the participation of ISEG alumnus and professor Luis Nazare , who will talk to us about "Public Management and Private Management - Singularities and Perplexities".
The lunch will take place on 29th November, in the ISEG restaurant, with the following programme:
Registration is limited to available places and must be carried out using the online form (click HERE) by the deadline of the 25th November.
The launch of the book entitled "Stories within History" will take place on the 22nd November, at 17.00., in the CGD Auditorium at ISEG. This book was written as part of the celebrations of ISEG's 111th anniversary and it provides a first-hand account of the experiences, emotions, and episodes of life at Quelhas, told by those who lived them.
The work was coordinated by Prof. Carlos Bastien and included the participation of teachers, students and staff who are part of ISEG's history.
Free admission, subject to prior registration on on this LINK.
Programme:
The Alumni Económicas - Association of ISEG Alumni, being aware of its social responsibility and also of the difficult period faced by students living away from home caused by the significant increase in accommodation costs in the Lisbon region, will continue to support any 1st cycle ISEG student (general regime) who is in justifiable financial difficulty throughout the 2023/2024 Academic Year through the ALUMNI ECONOMIC SOLIDARITY PROGRAMME (AES).
The AES Programme, which was created in 2012, has already supported more than 70 students. This programme provides grants for the payment of various expenses, such as accommodation costs, tuition fees, food, transport and school supplies, using donations from Alumni, ISEG Faculty and Members of Staff, and Companies.
How can you find out if you are eligible and how can you apply for the AES 2023/2024 Programme?
IMPORTANT: your application will be reviewed every six months, taking into account your academic performance. Candidates' academic merit/performance is a preferential factor in the allocation of support under the AES programme.
Further information: aaa@iseg.ulisboa.pt
or on the Alumni Económicas website at https://www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/aquila/investigacao/alumni
The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation has published the book by Cláudio Adriano da Costa (1795-1866): Fruitful Economic Thinker of the First Half of the Eight Hundreds, by , by António Alves Caetano, an ISEG alumnus and a member of ISEG's Economic and Social History Research Group.
The book launch takes place on 18 October, at 17.30, in Auditorium 3 at ISEG (Quelhas Building, 2nd Floor).
The book will be presented by Maria Eugénia Mata, a professor at the Faculty of Economics of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and Nuno Valerio, a professor at the ISEG-Lisbon School of Ecomics and Management, of Universidade de Lisboa.
Free admission.
This year Alumni Económicas is organising an Alumni Day Solidarity Gala Dinner .. Gala Solidária.
The objective of this dinner is to raise funds for the Alumni Económicas Solidarity Programme to ensure continuing support for those ISEG students with justified financial difficulty. Aware of the difficulties that students living away from home confront, especially with regards the cost of accommodation in Lisbon, Alumni Económicas has extended the scope of support to subsidise these expenses as well.
Our aim is to ensure that all students have an equal right to higher education and that no talent is prejudiced by duly justified financial difficulties.
The dinner will take place on the 26th October, at 19.00, at ISEG, in the marquee on the Páteo das Francesinhas, where the career awards for our "Alumni of the Year" will also be presented.
This will be a day of celebration shared by alumni, faculty, students, members of staff, and friends of ISEG, and we hope to be able to count on your attendance.
Please register by October 23rd, HERE.
We will celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Class of 1995 at ISEG on the 21st October, starting at 18.30.
Programme:
Registration must be completed by the 13th October, via the online form (click here).
Detailed information on venues and access/parking will be sent by email to all participants.
Further information: aaa@iseg.ulisboa.pt
In October, Alumni Económicas will begin a monthly Lunch-Debates cycle at ISEG.
The first guest will be alumnus Eduardo Catroga, who will talk to us about "Perspectives and Challenges for the European Economy and the Portuguese Economy".
The lunch will take place on the 12th October, at 12:30, in the ISEG restaurant, with the following programme:
Registration is limited and must be carried out via the online form (click HERE) by the deadline of the 5th October.
The ISEG car park is available for lunch participants (subject to availability).
Further information: aaa@iseg.ulisboa.pt
We are counting on your presence!
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Order of Economists will award the title of Economist Emeritus to those who have distinguished themselves by having pursued a professional and civic career of recognised merit.
In this context, the Order of Economists has proposed the award of this title to João Ferreira do Amaral, an alumnus and professor at ISEG, for his outstanding career in academia and research, as well as for his extensive civic intervention in the service of Portugal.
The event will take place at the school of Economics and Management, Universidade de Lisboa (ISEG) and will be attended by the Honoree and all those who wish to contribute to this distinction with their presence.
Click here to see the Honoree's Curriculum Vitae.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Order of Economists will award the title of Economist Emeritus to those who have distinguished themselves by having pursued a professional and civic career of recognised merit.
In this context, the Order of Economists proposed awarding this title to Augusto Mateus, a former student and lecturer at ISEG, for his outstanding career in academia and research, as well as for his civic and political intervention in the service of Portugal.
The event will take place at ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management, and will be attended by the Honouree and all those who wish to contribute to this distinction with their presence
Click here to consult the Honouree's Curriculum Vitae.
