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On March 24th, the LusoGlobe – Lusófona Center on Global Challenges – hosted Dr. Fernanda Corrêa, General Coordinator of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Brazilian Ministry of Defense (MD/SEPROD/SG), for a special guest lecture.

As part of the International Political Economy course, Dr. Corrêa presented insights from her postdoctoral research at the Military Institute of Engineering (IME), focused on “Prospective Research on Quantum Biosensors for Defense.”Her talk explored the intersection of quantum technologies, strategic security, and global economic trends, highlighting the increasing role of scientific innovation in defense policy.

On Thursday, March 27, at 6:00 PM, the launch of Politics in Contemporary Portugal: Parties and the Consolidation of Democracy took place at Associação 25 de Abril, a historic venue for discussions on democracy and political transformation in Portugal. The event was organized by the Commission Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the April 25 Revolution, in partnership with publishing house Tinta-da-China.

On March 19, 2025, the Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau (CCCM) in Lisbon hosted the presentation of the book China, the EU and the Atlantic, authored by Paulo Duarte, a collaborating researcher at LusoGlobe. The event was part of CCCM’s Spring Conferences series and brought together scholars, students, and invited guests for an engaging discussion on the shifting dynamics of China-European Union relations and the strategic role of the Atlantic.

On December 18th, LusoGlobe hosted a Wargaming Workshop, bringing together researchers from the GIRI-hub and featuring a special participation from Dr. Ana Paiva (ECEME – Brazilian Army Command and General Staff College).

The workshop focused on wargaming methodologies, including the presentation of research and practical applications in security and defense. Participants engaged in discussions on the role of wargaming in decision-making processes, as well as in military and strategic studies.

Over the past few days, Sabrina Medeiros participated as a speaker and attendee at the Paris Defense & Strategy Forum alongside partners from the InterAgency Institute. The event brought together leading experts to discuss European security, defense cooperation, and technological innovation.

The Universidade Lusófona, in collaboration with CLAIM (Centro Local de Apoio à Integração de Migrantes), was set to host a workshop titled "Best Practices: Migrant Student Entrepreneurs" on February 17, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Professor José Araújo Auditorium.

This event aimed to foster discussions on entrepreneurship among migrant students, providing a platform for sharing experiences, challenges, and strategies for success. Experts from various fields participated in the workshop, offering insights into integration, innovation, and business development.