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To honor the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution, Georgetown University and the Embassy of Portugal was set to host a two-day panel discussion, “Unlocking the Democratic Legacy of the April 25, 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal.”

The Instituto de Cristianismo Contemporâneo is promoting a monthly conference throughout this academic year, in partnership with the Master's Degree in Science of Religions at Universidade Lusófona, under the general theme ‘Christian Faith and

Universidade Lusófona, in collaboration with Edições Sílabo, was held the launch event for José Filipe Pinto's latest book, A Europa numa Encruzilhada: Novos Movimentos Sociais – Da diversidade aos desafios e oportunidades (Europe at a Crossroads: New Social Movements – From Diversity to Challenges and Opportunities). The event was set for November 18, at 5:00 p.m., in the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium.

Professor José Brissos-Lino was a speaker at an event held at Universidade Lusófona on 12 October, promoted by AECE - Associação de Escritores Cristãos Evangélicos (Association of Evangelical Christian Writers) and with the support of the Area of Science of Religions.

Lusoglobe (Lusophone Center for Global Challenges) invited the entire academic and scientific community to participate in its 1st Colloquium on Global Challenges, which took place on November 20, 2024, at the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium, starting at 2:30 p.m. This event, which was held in a mixed format (online and in person), brought together experts from various fields, both Portuguese and international, to discuss crucial issues related to globalization, citizenship and human rights.

The Portuguese national television network RT2 broadcast a report on the archaeological site ‘Alto da Vigia’ (Colares, Sintra), where the remains of a medieval Ribāṭ exist. This is a fortification and/or a centre for spiritual meetings and retreats in the context of Islam, especially Sufi mysticism.