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ISSUE #06, Jun 2025

Research E-News

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Highlight

Finanças para Todos named Best in the World

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The free financial literacy program Finanças para Todos, developed by Nova SBE, has been recognized at the 2025 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards as the best global financial literacy program in the category “Best Non-Profit Adult Education Project.”

The international Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards honor the world’s top initiatives in financial literacy and economic inclusion, highlighting projects that help people of all ages and backgrounds better understand money and benefit from the financial system.

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Pint of Science returned to Nova SBE

Nova SBE hosted a special warm-up session of the Pint of Science festival, the world’s largest science communication event. Held on our campus, the event brought together researchers and the public for informal discussions over drinks.

Teresa Aires, PhD candidate in Management, presented her research on AI in the Workplace: Blessing or Curse?, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, organizations, and the future of work. João Castro, Associate Professor, followed with Digital Abstinence: The Opportunity to Do More with Less, highlighting how stepping back from constant digital connectivity can enhance productivity.

This session was part of the lead-up to the global festival, which took place in over 500 cities worldwide, including 10 in Portugal.

Press Preview: In love with science at first pitch

The Alumni Lounge hosted a reimagined edition of our annual media gathering: a brunch in a speed dating format that brought together journalists and researchers for a morning of quick, idea-packed conversations.

This year’s Press Preview broke away from traditional presentations. Instead, it offered tailored, face-to-face meetings, allowing the media to engage directly with the researchers behind the projects shaping the future.

Each journalist arrived with a pre-selected list of projects they were most interested in. In turn, each researcher delivered personalized 3-minute pitches, ensuring every conversation was relevant, focused, and impactful.

The dynamic format fostered deeper understanding and built meaningful connections between the press and the academic community — all over coffee and brunch. It was a morning of fresh ideas, fast-paced inspiration, and new collaborations.

Spotlight

Griffin, J. M., Hirschey, N., & Kruger, S. (2025). Why is the fragmented municipal bond market so costly to investors and issuers? Journal of Economic Perspectives, 39(2), 235-260.

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Narayanan, P., Somasundaram, J., & Seifert, M. (2025). Risk-averse algorithmic support and inventory management. European Journal of Operational Research, 322(3), 993-1004.

Demetrescu, M., Rodrigues, P. M. M., & Taylor, A. M. R. (2025). Predictive quantile regressions with persistent and heteroskedastic predictors: A powerful 2SLS testing approach. Journal of Econometrics, 249 (Part B), Article 106002.



Batista, C., & Vicente, P. C.(2025). Is mobile money changing rural Africa? Evidence from a field experiment. Review of Economics and Statistics, 107(3), 835-844.

Publications

Achievements

  • Marco Berti has passed his Prova de Agregação

    Marco Berti has successfully passed his Prova de Agregação. The exam panel included Filipa Castanheira, Sílvia da Silva, Tobias Hahn, Miguel Pina e Cunha, Anne-Laure Fayard, and Arménio Rego, whose contributions were instrumental in this significant academic milestone.

  • Nova SBE reaccredited by AACSB

    Nova SBE has been reaccredited by AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) for a maximum period of five years. This recognition reaffirms Nova SBE’s ongoing commitment to quality in global business education. Nova SBE continues among the select group of business schools worldwide that hold the prestigious Triple Crown status (accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS).

  • Design Thinking Roundtable in Million’s Top 100

    Anne-Laure Fayard’s podcast Design Thinking Roundtable was named a Top 100 Design Podcast by MillionPodcasts and featured in top lists for Social Innovation and Collaboration. She also co-authored with John Weeks (International Institute for Management Development) a Harvard Business Review article on "The Workplace Psychological Contract Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It."

  • Luis Martinez Recognized by Springer Nature

    Luis Martinez was named 'Editor of Distinction' by Springer Nature, receiving awards for editorial excellence and outstanding author support in Electronic Commerce Research


  • André Silva’s Paper Among Most Viewed in IER

    André Silva’s paper, “Spending a windfall” co-authored with Nuno Palma (University of Manchester), was recognized as one of the most viewed articles in the International Economic Review. This distinction reflects the paper’s strong impact and relevance within the field of economics.


  • VCW Lab: Pillar of EU-Funded IMPACTWHEEL

    Nova SBE’s VCW Lab was recognized as a key pillar of the EU-funded #IMPACTWHEEL project, a strategic initiative funded by the EIT Higher Education Initiative of the European Commission. This recognition reinforces VCW’s role in innovation and knowledge transfer. The lab will guide the project’s transformation of academic insights into market solutions, alongside top European institutions.

  • Nova SBE Celebrates New Economics PhD Graduate

    Nova SBE congratulates Afonso Pereira da Silva Souto de Moura on the successful defense of his Economics PhD thesis, titled “Essays on Empirical Macroeconomics and Policy Shocks.” His research was supervised by João Duarte.


Researchers on Media

Ana Balcão Reis

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In an interview with RTP, Ana Balcão Reis analyzed the impact of public policies on access to education. She highlighted the reduction of inequalities and the increase in the population’s educational attainment since the 1974 Revolution.


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Pedro Pita Barros

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Pedro Pita Barros, in an interview with HealthNews, warned about institutional fragmentation within the National Health Service (SNS), which undermines its efficiency. Speaking to HealthNews, CNN, and TVI, he stated that the SNS has been in a “state of organizational emergency” for the past 14 years. He also highlighted in HealthNews that public hospitals have once again accumulated debt, despite increased budget allocations.

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Susana Peralta

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During the debate “Shall We Talk About Rent Control?”, Susana Peralta questioned whether regulated rents truly benefit those most in need. The discussion was covered by Observador and Diário Imobilário. She also spoke to RTP about the legislative elections. She continues her weekly commentary on RTP, as well as her regular analyses in Observador.

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Pedro Martins

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In interviews with Expresso and ECO, Pedro Martins highlighted the strong investment of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) in employment, but warned that the recent wage increases—driven by labor shortages—are unlikely to continue without structural reforms.

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Milton de Sousa

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Milton de Sousa was featured on the Expresso podcast O CEO é o Limite in the episode titled “Desgaste silencioso: os líderes também se desmotivam.” In the conversation, he explored the emotional toll of leadership, highlighting how even top executives can experience burnout and disengagement—often silently.

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João Pedro Pereira

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Following the Iberian blackout, João Pedro Pereira told ECO that strengthening electricity connections between Spain and France would be positive, provided the costs are carefully assessed. He emphasized that greater integration could improve prices and energy security.

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Graham Miller

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In statements to Euronews, MSN, INKL, Lumi News Malaysia, Yahoo Finance and Newswav, Graham Miller explained that the tourism sector is increasingly attracting private equity funding due to its resilience and post-pandemic growth.

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Pedro Oliveira

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In Jornal de Negócios, Pedro Oliveira urged Portugal to adopt flatter workplace structures like Nordic countries. He warned of Trump’s impact on Portuguese universities, commented on the Iberian blackout on Renascença, and backed proposals to cut taxes and boost defense and education

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André Silva

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On Europe Day, André Silva told Jornal de Negócios that the EU should strengthen its strategic autonomy and fill part of the global gap left by the U.S. He emphasized the need for a more cohesive Europe with a strong voice in defense, energy, and technology.

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Rodrigo Tavares 

To Jornal de Negócios, Rodrigo Tavares  stressed that ensuring sustainability in the value chain goes beyond compliance. He also continues to make weekly comments at TSF

Pedro Brinca

A Nova SBE study by Pedro Brinca and João Duarte showed SIBS’s strong economic impact. The work was featured in outlets like SAPO, Jornal de Negócios, Jornal Económico and PT50. Brinca also commented on GDP decline and fiscal risks in Expresso, SIC Notícias, and Observador, and spoke to Choque de Ideias (RTP3), P24 (Público’s podcast), Observador and 360º (RTP3), on Portugal’s post-election future and fiscal challenges.

João Duarte

João Duarte spoke to Biosfera (RTP) on sustainable housing, was consulted by Expresso on recession risks, and discussed EU trade strategy with Jornal de Negócios. His retail sector study was cited by several outlets, including Jornal de Negócios, Vida Económica and Grande Consumo.

Social Leadership Manager 

The Social Leadership Manager Course, in partnership with Nova SBE, Fundação "la Caixa", and BPI  was held again in Católica Porto Business School. The program equips private-sector leaders to collaborate with social economy organizations. Highlighted by outlets like Human Resources, Agência de Informação Norte and Executive Digest, the course promotes more conscious and socially responsible leadership.

Natalie Truong


Natalie Truong was interviewed by Público in the context of an international study she is coordinating, which reveals that believing beauty can be developed leads people to feel more optimistic and to make riskier decisions.

Anne-Laure Fayard

The Building Bridges exhibition, showcasing final projects from the course Design Thinking for Social Innovation taught by Anne-Laure Fayard, ERA Chair in Social Innovation at Nova SBE, was featured in Human Resources.

Carolina Santos and Pedro Pita Barros 

A briefing note from the Health Spending Observatory, authored by Carolina Santos and Pedro Pita Barros (BPI | 'la Caixa' Chair in Health Economics holder), highlights that while private healthcare use is growing, the National Health Service remains the backbone of Portugal’s health system. The study, part of the Initiative for Social Equity, was cited by several media outlets including Jornal Económico, Líder, Observador, Correio da Manhã, Público, Renascença, Atlas da Saúde, Netfarma e Saúde +.

Miguel Pina e Cunha 

Miguel Pina e Cunha was interviewed by Actualidade Economia Ibérica about Café Joyeux and how its integration into the university campus aligns with Nova SBE’s sustainability and social impact goals. 

Nova SBE Economics for Policy Knowledge Center,

A study on intergenerational policies by the Nova SBE Economics for Policy Knowledge Center, in partnership with the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, emphasized that in restoring teachers' service time, the Government's approach could have been designed more effectively and equitably. The study was cited in Expresso and SIC Notícias, among others. 

José Tavares

José Tavares gave an interview to Deutschlandradio on Prime Minister Luís Montenegro conflicts of interest and the election of a new parliament.

Pedro Freitas


In a recent interview with Público, Pedro Freitas stressed that the results of the assessment tests should be made public, similar to national exams. According to Freitas, this measure would increase the transparency of the education system and allow for better monitoring of school performance.

Patricia Xufre

Patricia Xufre, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios, spoke about how SBE has been consistently investing in pedagogical innovation, with the aim of making learning more engaging, participatory, and aligned with real-world challenges.

Researchers Corner

Your skills have an expiration date—and it's approaching faster than you think

Consider this: 71% of leaders would rather hire less experienced candidates with AI skills (Microsoft Work Trend Index, 2024). The World Economic Forum (2023) predicts 44% of workers' skills will be disrupted in the next five years. Knowledge that used to stay relevant for decades now becomes outdated in months.

Don’t worry, there is hope. By developing learning agility, you can rapidly adapt to new situations and continue to evolve your skills.

You should focus on 5 aspects: mental agility lets you tackle problems from different angles; people agility helps you work with humans and AI; change agility means leading transformation (not resist it); results agility ensures you perform well in unfamiliar territory; and self-awareness guides your ongoing growth.


Want to get started? Try volunteering for projects outside your comfort zone. Treat failures as learning opportunities. Reflect on what works and what doesn't. And cultivate a growth mindset. Learning agility offers a pathway to thriving in our AI-driven future.


We are now researching how people's stress perceptions around AI affect their work experience and have been training companies to improve their skills. If you want to increase your AI skills, contact us!

Teresa Aires
PhD Candidate in Management | Teaching Assistant

Opinion Articles

Events

  • Nova SBE hosts AEDE Conference

    Nova SBE is proud to host the 15th Annual Conference of the Asociación Española de Derecho y Economía (AEDE) Spanish Association of Law and Economics– on June 26–27. This year’s edition is co-organized by Leonor Rossi, Catarina do Canto Amaral (Teaching Assistant), and Catarina Lameira Grosso (Assistant Professor Adjunct). Leonor Rossi also serves as an AEDE Board Member and will be speaking at the event, alongside Pedro Martins.

  • NHEM at Health Management Administration Congress

    The Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center (NHEM) was represented at the 2nd Health Management Administration Congress by Francisco Von Hafe, Filipe Costa, and Eduardo Costa. NHEM also organized a Round Table – Chair in Health Economics on “Biomedical and Digital Health Innovation in the US, with Applications to the EU,” featuring Pedro Pita Barros as a participant.

  • Pedro Pita Barros speaks on Health Policy at Re:Design Summit 2025

    Pedro Pita Barros was a speaker at the plenary session on Public Health and Health Policies at the Health Re:Design Summit 2025. The event, organized by the Student Association of the Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (AEENSP-NOVA), aims to foster broad debate around solutions to the main challenges facing Portugal’s healthcare system.

  • Pedro Neves and Filipa Castanheira at Leadership Symposium

    Pedro Neves and Filipa Castanheira participated in the 8th Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Leadership Symposium, where they presented the topic “Are you really trying to make me laugh: supervisor humor and employees’ intentions to use deception.

  • Rodrigo Belo shares global career insights at ISPOC Fireside Chat

    Rodrigo Belo joined Xitong Li (HEC Paris) for a fireside chat at ISPOC (IS Student Presentations Over the Cloud), where they shared insights on navigating the international Information Systems job market! The conversation offered valuable perspectives for students and early-career researchers aiming to build global careers in Information Systems

  • Pedro Brinca joins debate on 50 Years of autonomy in Madeira

    Pedro Brinca took part in the Entrepreneur’s Day celebrations organized by the Madeira Chamber of Commerce and Industry. His contribution was in the debate “50 Years of Autonomy. What Now?”

  • Filipe Costa leads Benchmarking on Nursing in Critical Care

    Filipe Costa delivered the 1st Benchmarking on Nursing Management and Leadership in Critical Care, organized by the Sociedade Portuguesa Enfermagem (SPEDC) Doente Crítico.

  • Pedro Oliveira leads AI, Tourism, and Sustainability initiatives

    Pedro Oliveira (Cascais Chair in Operations, Technology & Innovation holder), alongside the Nova SBE Data, Operations & Technology Knowledge Center, hosted the second 'Generative AI with Agents' event. He also launched the Women in Tourism & Hospitality Leadership Think Tank event, promoted by Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality. He also spoke at the Negócios Sustentabilidade 20|30 and Lisbon AI Conference.

  • Ana Balcão Reis contributes to Atlas of Education discussion

    Ana Balcão Reis participated in a panel discussion during the presentation of the study "Atlas of Education: Social and Local Contexts of Success and Failure 1991–2021" by the EPIS Association.

  • Pedro Freitas at Education study presentation

    Pedro Freitas took part in the preliminary presentation of the study “The Teaching Profession in Portugal: Motivations, Challenges, and Barriers to Career Development,” which includes contributions from the Nova SBE Economics of Education Knowledge Center.

  • DOT held an awareness AI session in Alentejo

    The Nova SBE Data, Operations and Technology Knowledge Center held an awareness session at the Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission on 'The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Local Administration,' aiming to equip local government officials with the skills to face the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

  • Miguel Pina e Cunha at Leadership Summit Cabo Verde

    Miguel Pina e Cunha took part in the Leadership Summit Cabo Verde in the talk ‘Leadership: The Process and Its Paradoxes,’ where he focused on the traps of leadership and the skills needed to rise in leadership careers.

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Other News

Second round of applications for full-time PhD positions

Nova SBE as now open a second round of applications for full-time PhD positions in Management, Economics & Finance for the academic year 2025/2026. Top candidates receive a 4-year fellowship, with the possibility to apply for a 5th year. Our PhD programs offer rigorous training and a strong research focus, preparing students for careers in academia or industry. The application deadline is June 20, 2025. Learn more here: PhD in Management & PhD in Economics and Finance.

Pedro Pita Barros Serves Again on LPCC Journalism Award Jury

Pedro Pita Barros once again serves on the jury for the journalism award of the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro (LPCC), with applications open until June 26. This initiative aims to recognize and reward the best journalistic work on oncology in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and scientific development. It highlights the important role of journalists and the media in informing, raising awareness, and engaging the community on issues related to cancer.

Think Tank on Women in Tourism & Hospitality Leadership launched

Nova SBE has launched the Think Tank on Women in Tourism & Hospitality Leadership, an initiative dedicated to understanding and enhancing the contribution of the Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality in reducing gender disparity in leadership within a sector that is central to economic development: tourism and hospitality.

Nova SBE Executive Education leads in Portugal

Nova SBE Executive Education leads in Portugal, ranking 1st in customized and open programs in the Financial Times Global Ranking. It also ranks 15th globally in customized programs and 3rd worldwide in 'Future Use' criterion reinforcing its excellence and impact in executive development.

Good to know

Scopus Now Links Research to the UN SDGs

In an era where addressing global challenges is more urgent than ever, understanding how research institutions contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is critical. Scopus, Elsevier’s comprehensive abstract and citation database, has introduced a new feature that maps institutional research outputs to the 17 SDGs. This enhancement offers a clear and accessible overview of organisations worldwide are aligning their scholarly efforts with global sustainability priorities.


This new visual and analytical tool enables users to quickly identify research aligned to specific SDGs providing valuable insights into where and how our school is contributing to the global sustainable development agenda. This feature is also available at the author level, allowing you to explore how your individual research contributes to the SDGs by viewing your author profile in Scopus.

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