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Among old-age pension recipients in 2025, 60% of women received less than €500 per month, compared with 28,5% of men. Men were significantly more represented than women among recipients of pensions above €750 per month.

The "Portugal, Social Balance 2025", in partnership between , Fundación "la Caixa" and Banco BPI, is available now!

Read the report here: https://portugalbalancosocial.pt/relatorios/
View the infographics here: https://portugalbalancosocial.pt/dados-e-infografias/

For years, the Estoril Conferences have been part of who we are.

At , our mission goes beyond educating future leaders. We seek to create knowledge, foster informed dialogue and contribute to building a more inclusive, responsible and resilient society. That is why we continue to stand behind the year after year.

As we gather once again in our campus for the 2026 edition, "Reignite Democracy | Where Everyone is Part of", we reaffirm our belief that universities have a vital role to play in bringing together diverse perspectives, challenging ideas and inspiring collective action.

Nova SBE is the leading business school in Portugal and one of the most prestigious business schools in Europe.

As organiser and host of the Estoril Conferences 2026, it brings together academic excellence, international recognition and a global outlook, with accreditations from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.

Its international vision is reflected across its programmes and community, creating the right setting for a conference where knowledge, leadership and responsibility meet.

Reignite Democracy | Where Everyone is Part of
29 & 30 October 2026 | Nova SBE, Cascais

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A Nova SBE é a business school mais prestigiada em Portugal e uma das principais business schools da Europa.

Enquanto organizadora e venue das Conferências do Estoril 2026, reúne excelência académica, reconhecimento internacional e uma visão global, com acreditações atribuídas pela EQUIS, AMBA e AACSB.

A sua visão internacional reflete-se nos seus programas e na sua comunidade, criando o contexto certo para uma conferência onde conhecimento, liderança e responsabilidade se encontram.

Reignite Democracy | Where Everyone is Part of
29 & 30 de outubro de 2026 | Nova SBE, Cascais

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Episode 9 is out.
 
Dean Pedro Oliveira welcomes Enno Siemsen, Professor at the Wisconsin School of Business and a leading global scholar in Operations Management, currently on sabbatical at . This episode looks at how data, technology, and human behavior intersect to reshape corporate strategies and business education.
 
 
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In 2025, the at-risk-of-poverty rate in Portugal fell to 15,4% (1,66 million people).

Poverty was more prevalent among unemployed individuals (42,6%), single-parent households (35,1%), and large families (26,7%). The risk of poverty was also higher among women than men (16,3% vs. 14,5%).

The "Portugal, Social Balance", in partnership with Fundación "la Caixa" and Banco BPI, has a new website!
Explore the data on poverty here: https://portugalbalancosocial.pt/

For the 6th consecutive year, and Nova SBE Executive Education have been recognized as the brand of choice in the Education Institutions category at the Marketeer Awards.

This distinction reflects the collective effort of our faculty, researchers, staff, partners, and broader community, who contribute every day to building an institution with impact, relevance, and global ambition.

At , we remain committed to shaping the future of education, advancing knowledge, and developing leaders who create positive change in society and organizations worldwide. Thank you to everyone who made this achievement possible.

and the have created the “Amersi Foundation Dialogue Room” - the first multifunctional space on our campus dedicated to reflection, connection, and intercultural dialogue.

Designed for a community of more than 99 nationalities, the space fosters understanding, exchange of perspectives, and meaningful connections across cultures and beliefs.

More than a room, it is a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and dialogue as a force for positive human impact.

Get to know more: https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/whats-happening/news/news-detail/id/1409

The report "Portugal, Social Balance 2025", within the partnership with Fundación "la Caixa" and Banco BPI, was publicly launched last week.

Take a look at some of the moments of the launching day of this study that aims to portray the social and economic status of the country and families in Portugal.

Read here the report: https://portugalbalancosocial.pt/relatorios/

The Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship helps Economics and Management students turn an Erasmus experience into reality by easing the financial burden with €3,400 in support. It’s designed for motivated students who want to study abroad, grow academically, and make the most of their time in Europe through Erasmus+.

Applications are open until 25 May and include a short set of documents plus a personal video application.

Learn more and apply: https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/scholarships-funding/masters

From spreadsheets to simulated boardrooms, innovation in education is happening at .

Professor Marta Almeida led an immersive budgeting and strategic planning class where students stepped into a virtual business environment, negotiating decisions, managing departments, and building budgets through hands-on collaboration in . In her opinion, "every day we are confronted with a new world. Innovation must be gradually integrated into education".

This pioneering experience, powered by , , and the at , combined cutting-edge technology with experiential learning to prepare students for the realities of tomorrow’s workplace.

Read the article here: https://shorturl.at/DXNks
More than a class, it was a glimpse into the future of business education.

The 6th edition of the annual report "Portugal, Social Balance", in partnership with Fundación "la Caixa" and Banco BPI, is being launched live now.

Watch here the presentation of the results of the study that aims to portray the social and economic status of the country and families in Portugal: https://shorturl.at/2ScWg

Read the complete report here: https://shorturl.at/bTsKd