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University Fernando Pessoa/CEPESE affiliation agreement

Considering the collaborative relationships in the field of scientific research, particularly in the area of Humanities and Social Sciences, between CEPESE and the University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), formalized through the inclusion of PhD faculty members from UFP as researchers at CEPESE, an agreement has been established between the two institutions, through which UFP becomes a collective member of CEPESE.

Seminar “Cycle of History of the Nobility in the Old Regime: Models of Social and Institutional Reproduction – The Linked Model”

On the 22nd of March, in Multiuse Room 2, ID building, at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of NOVA University Lisbon, between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, CEPESE and the Institute for Medieval Studies will organize the seminar “Cycle of History of the Nobility in the Old Regime: Models of Social and Institutional Reproduction – The Linked Model”.

Book Launch: "Há Cem Anos – A República"

On March 11, at 5:30 PM, at the Manuel António da Mota Foundation, in Porto, the book "A Century Ago – The Republic", a tribute to the historian Vitorino Magalhães Godinho and published by CEPESE, will be presented to the public. This publication is part of the centenary celebrations of his birth, which took place in 2018.

CEPESE and RED ARCA COMUNIS signed an agreement

CEPESE and RED ARCA COMUNIS signed a collaboration agreement in March 2018, with the objective of promoting technical and scientific collaboration with a view to carrying out joint research projects. Arca Comunis is a network of research projects on the History of Hispanic Treasury and Taxation (13th to 18th centuries) and its relations with other European models.

Official presentation of the book Porto Football Association. A Centennial Institution

The official presentation ceremony of the book Porto Football Association. A Centennial Institution, by Fernando de Sousa, Isilda Monteiro, Diogo Ferreira and Ricardo Rocha, took place on January 26 at the Auditorium of the Football Association of Porto. The book was presented by the Rector of the University of Porto, Prof. Dr. Sebastião Feyo de Azevedo and the secretary of State of Youth and Sport.

Science and Technology Week 2017

From November 20th to 25th, in the scope of Science and Technology Week, an initiative of the Programme “Ciência Viva”, CEPESE will welcome higher education students and the general public interested in learning about the activity carried out by a research centre devoted to social and human sciences. Within this activity, CEPESE will also held workshops dedicated to research methodologies in Social and Human Sciences, and offer publications to all participants.

Official presentation of the book "Provedores of the Misercórdia of Porto (1499-2017)"

The book Provedores of the Misercórdia of Porto (1499-2017), authored by several researchers from CEPESE, was officially presented last October 3rd at the Gallery of Benefactors of the Museum of the Misericórdia. This work presents, in three volumes, the biographies of the 240 personalities who headed the administration of the Misericórdia of Porto, their academic, civic, professional and political paths, paying particular attention to their activity as provedores, their influence in the Institution and their legacy. It also includes an introductory study addressing the election process, the provedor’s competencies and duties since the foundation of the Misericórdia and the analysis of several elements that help to determine their individual and collective traits.

Oporto ECHIC Conference 2014

In the coming days 3, 4 and 5 March it will take place in the University of Porto the Oporto ECHIC Conference 2014 of the European Consortium for Humanities Institutes and Centres, of which CEPESE is a founding member.