UNESCO has confirmed the renewal of the agreement for the UNESCO Chair in Education, Citizenship, and Cultural Diversity at Lusófona University, extending its term through June 30, 2030.

ULusófona, as a participating institution in the European ROBO-KNOT project, reinforces its commitment to the valorisation of scientific knowledge and the promotion of research-driven innovation.

The project TRAJECT – How Child Custody Disputes Become High-Conflict: A Longitudinal Systems Analysis, led by Diogo Lamela, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Education of Lusófona University and researcher at HEI-Lab, has been selected for funding under the Social Research Call 2026, promoted by the Social Observatory of the «la Caixa» Foundation. TRAJECT was one of 17 projects selected from 700 applications submitted by institutions from Portugal and Spain.

On September 10, 2026, Lusófona University will host the 6th edition of the event “Creating Science and Driving Innovation: Made in Lusófona.” The event will take place in the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium in a hybrid format (in-person and online) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.