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HEI-Lab project at Lusófona University, funded by the "la Caixa" Foundation, to study how parental disputes after separation become persistent

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.

To Create Science and Make Innovation made in Lusófona - 6th edition

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.

Lusófona University secures six Erasmus+ projects and strengthens its leadership in Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Lusófona University has achieved another significant success under the Erasmus+ 2026 programme, with six projects approved out of 12 proposals submitted.

ULusófona Article Honored by Biomechanics Magazine Promotes Active and Healthy Aging

The scientific article, which focuses on the biomechanical parameters of gait and the risk of falls in older adults, was recognized by the prestigious international journal Biomechanics.

    Research Units

    Digital Laboratories for Environments and Human Interactions
    FCT Evaluation: Excellent
    Francisco Suárez Center for Advanced Studies in Law
    FCT Evaluation: Very Good
    Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development
    FCT Evaluation: Very Good
    Centre for Research in Applied Communication, Culture, and New Technologies
    FCT Evaluation: Very Good
    Centro de Investigação em Biociências e Tecnologias da Saúde
    Avaliação FCT: Bom

    Subsidiary Research Units

    Lusófona University HubResearch UnitPrimary Management EntitySecondary Management Entity /
    Participant Institution
    INOV INESC Inovacao

    Evaluation: Very Good

    INESC COFAC/Universidade Lusófona

    Evaluation: Very Good

    Universidade do Porto COFAC/Universidade Lusófona

    Evaluation: Very Good

    Universidade de Lisboa COFAC/Universidade Lusófona

    Evaluation: Very Good

    Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro COFAC/Universidade Lusófona

    Evaluation: Good

    Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro COFAC/Universidade Lusófona

    UI&Ds and Autonomous Research Groups

    Bioengineering and Sustainability Research Group
    Lusófona Centre on Global Challenges
    Research Centre in Asset Management and Systems Engineering
    RISE Resilient Infrastructure, Systems and Environment