The Lusoglobe Centre on Global Challenges had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Pablo Nicolás Biderbost, from the University of Salamanca, and Dr. Guillermo Boscán, contributor to The Conversation, for a day of academic exchange and the recording of a new episode of the Lusoglobe podcast. The guests were received by Teresa Ruel, representing Lusoglobe, who hosted the visit and led discussions on cooperation between Portuguese and Latin American institutions.
During their visit, both researchers engaged in conversations with faculty members and students about the intersections between migration, governance innovation, and anti-corruption strategies. The exchange reflected Lusoglobe’s mission to connect academic research with real-world challenges, particularly across the Atlantic between Europe and Latin America.
Professor Biderbost, a distinguished scholar in the Department of Sociology and Communication at the University of Salamanca, shared insights from his extensive work with international organizations such as the World Bank, UNESCO, UNDP, UNODC, and the Council of Europe. His research combines political sociology and methodological innovation to address governance and transparency challenges in Latin America and Europe.
Dr. Guillermo Boscán, known for his contributions to The Conversation, highlighted the importance of translating academic knowledge into accessible public debate. His reflections underscored how social research can inform public policy and strengthen democratic participation.
The highlight of the visit was the recording of a special episode of the Lusoglobe podcast, where both guests discussed the political dimensions of migration, innovations in public administration, and the ongoing challenges of anti-corruption efforts in the Global South. The episode will soon be available on the Lusoglobe website and on all major podcast platforms.
This encounter reaffirmed Lusoglobe’s commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and the wider public—building bridges between Europe and Latin America to address global challenges through research, cooperation, and communication.
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