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Our research agenda is focused on 6 research themes through which we seek to advance a comprehensive understanding of contemporary social challenges
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DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte researcher Nuno Grancho selected to be Visiting Professor at Brown University
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'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union': Working Paper by Ricardo Barradas
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Rede Tagus Research Cycle: Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability
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'Digital transformation: the role of generative AI in the evolution of knowledge management systems': an article co-authored by Florinda Matos
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'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)' public presentation, by Lorenzo Macagno
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‘Portuguese homes have democratized — from the maid's room to open-plan kitchens’- Público's article features researcher Sandra Marques Pereira.

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DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte researcher Nuno Grancho selected to be Visiting Professor at Brown University
News
'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union': Working Paper by Ricardo Barradas
Event
Rede Tagus Research Cycle: Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability
News
'Digital transformation: the role of generative AI in the evolution of knowledge management systems': an article co-authored by Florinda Matos
Event
'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)' public presentation, by Lorenzo Macagno
Media
‘Portuguese homes have democratized — from the maid's room to open-plan kitchens’- Público's article features researcher Sandra Marques Pereira.
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13/03/2026
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12/03/2026
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12/03/2024
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11/06/2026
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11/02/2026
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05/03/2026
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DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte researcher Nuno Grancho selected to be Visiting Professor at Brown University
13/03/2026
DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte congratulates Nuno Grancho on his selection as Visiting Professor, to teach during the Spring Semester of 2027, in the Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Brown University. The researcher will additionally collaborate with the Department of History of Art and Architecture at the same institution.
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'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union': Working Paper by Ricardo Barradas
12/03/2026
DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte has published the working paper entitled 'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union', authored by Ricardo Barradas. This publication examines the erosion of trade union density for the last five decades all over the world, which has been contributing to a strong deterioration of labour conditions, a dizzying loss of labour rights, a proliferation of exploitative labour practices and a persistence of high levels of income inequality.
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Rede Tagus Research Cycle: Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability
12/03/2024
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'Digital transformation: the role of generative AI in the evolution of knowledge management systems': an article co-authored by Florinda Matos
11/06/2026
Florinda Matos, researcher at DINÂMIA’CET-Iscte, has been recognized for her contribution to the Journal of Knowledge Management (JKM) as co-author of the article 'Digital Transformation: The Role of Generative AI in the Evolution of Knowledge Management Systems'.
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'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)' public presentation, by Lorenzo Macagno
11/02/2026
DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte is pleased to invite you to the public presentation of Lorenzo Macagno's research project: 'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)'.
The presentation will be held on 16 March 2026 at 10:00 at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Building 4, Room B226.
Media
‘Portuguese homes have democratized — from the maid's room to open-plan kitchens’- Público's article features researcher Sandra Marques Pereira.
05/03/2026
Marking the 36th anniversary of the Público newspaper, a new article by Andreia Sanches, titled 'As Casas Portuguesas Democratizaram-se – do quarto da criada às cozinhas abertas', highlights an analysis by Sandra Marques Pereira (DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte) on the relationship between the evolution of architecture and changing modes of dwelling in Portugal.
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
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The Observatory focuses on three key areas: youth unemployment, quality of youth employment, and labour market policies targeting young workers. Its main goal is to produce impactful publications—such as reports and policy briefs—and to provide regularly updated, accessible data for informed societal and policy discussions.
HABIDATA - Housing Observatory
The Observatory investigates current housing transformations, emphasizing production systems, affordability, housing conditions—especially indecent housing—and policies. It bridges academic research with policy and community involvement. Guided by a multidisciplinary team, it addresses a national gap and supports evidence-based decision-making, utilizing tools like LxHabidata to enhance analysis and outreach.
City-Region Transitions Observatory
The Observatory examines rapid transitions in city-regions by analysing their metabolic systems to promote sustainable human-environment relations. Through open data and interdisciplinary research, it maps socio-environmental dynamics and material flows, developing digital and spatial narratives that support better planning and decision-making for sustainable urban development.
DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte - Centre for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies