Pedro Oliveira is one of 20 distinguished independent experts in various fields of science and economics who have taken office as members of the Conselho Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (CNCTI). The CNCTI serves as an advisory body to the Executive, playing a crucial role in shaping public policies in strategic areas for the country, particularly in defining the institutional framework of Higher Education Institutions and the Scientific and Technological System.

The 2025 State Budget for Health was discussed in a session organized by the Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center (NHEM), aimed at journalists, press officers, and communication directors. Carolina Santos and Pedro Pita Barros led the session. After a brief presentation on the budget proposals to enhance the Government's commitment to improving the National Health Service (SNS), the session was opened for analysis. Following this initiative, the Knowledge Center released the 8th Information Note from the Health Expenditure Observatory on the 2025 State Budget for Health. This note is part of the Chair in Health Economics, under the Social Equity Initiative, a partnership between the “la Caixa” Foundation, BPI, and Nova SBE. You can discover the Information Note here.

The latest policy brief from our Economics of Education and NOVAFRICA knowledge centers presents the obstacles identified in the integration process of students from PALOP (Portuguese-speaking African countries) in their first year of higher education in Portugal, as well as a proposal for policies that could improve this process. Discover the identified obstacles and proposed solutions here. This information results from the analysis of a survey conducted within the scope of the 'Mentoring for Success' project, developed by the Nova SBE Economics of Education Knowledge Center in partnership with NOVAFRICA, with funding from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (FAMI) of the Ministry of Internal Administration.

Luis Martinez assumed the position of Senior Editor at the journal Electronic Commerce Research (Springer). He will be working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, J. Christopher Westland (University of Illinois Chicago), and the Senior Editor, Xue Yang (University of Nanjing).

The project Finanças para Todos has partnered with Correio da Manhã and CMTV to offer Portuguese people the necessary tools to manage their personal finances more effectively over 42 episodes called "Minuto Finanças para Todos. Financial literacy is crucial for promoting individual and collective well-being, contributing to the economic and social stability of a country.

Several faculty members and PhD students from Nova SBE attended a webinar led by Gregory Unruh, the Arison Professor of Values Leadership at George Mason University and Sustainability Guest Editor at MIT Sloan Management Review. The webinar aimed to guide our faculty on how to extend their influence beyond traditional academic publications by contributing to practitioner-focused journals such as the Harvard Business Review (HBR) and the Management and Business Review (MBR). By engaging in practitioner research, faculty can significantly impact both business education and real-world management practices, while also advancing their careers through increased citations, consulting opportunities, and executive education involvement.

Pedro Freitas participated in the Sonae Education Award conference titled "How to Create an Education Project with Impact?" bringing together leaders, educators, and innovators who share a common vision: creating solutions for a more inclusive and high-quality education system in Portugal.

Márcia Silva Pereira participated in the IVA 2024 Congress where she provided an overview of IVA Zero. She spoke about the relation between the reduction of IVA and the dynamics of producer prices.

Filipe Costa researcher from Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center contributed to impactful discussions at International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) 2024 in Amsterdam. As a moderator and speaker, he shared insights on fostering collaboration between patients and clinicians to drive meaningful healthcare transformation, focusing on real-world, patient-centered strategies that improve outcomes. His participation underscored practical approaches to accelerating VBHC implementation, engaging with global leaders on innovative care models and outcome measurement.

Ana Balcão Reis was a speaker at Banco de Portugal 12th Conference – Portuguese economic development in the European space - to present preliminary conclusions of the project "Educational aspirations of Portuguese 9th-grade students.

Pedro Pita Barros participated in the presentation of the books "The Sanatorium and Tuberculosis" by orthopedic doctor Rogério Palma-Rodrigues, and "Health System: Rise, Peak, and Fall" by doctor José Poças. The event included speeches by the authors and the professor which highlighted the economic and political challenges faced by healthcare in Portugal over the years. He also was a speaker at the 10^th International Hospital Congress, from the APDH - Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Hospitalar.

Miguel Ferreira participated in the roundtable on the Impact of Savings and Investment at the 13th edition of the Grand Conference on the Future of Financial Markets, organized by Jornal de Negócios. He noted that there is a lack of public policies based on scientific evidence and financial literacy. "An essential public policy is financial literacy education, which should start in the first cycle and accompany the school journey. Many studies show that financial behaviors improve with financial education: there are fewer insolvencies and more investment in financial securities," he emphasized.

Our campus hosted an event under the theme "Life by Design: Careers, Longevity, and the New Era of Aging", organized by Samantha Sim and Amélia Rita Monteiro. This was an initiative of the Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center in partnership with the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation, and brought together numerous specialists to talk and think about unemployment, careers, longevity, and also how life design might help with the associated challenges. Notable attendees included the keynote speaker Sebastian Kernbach (University of Saint Gallen), Rita Campos e Cunha and Sibila Marques (ISCTE).

Brainbox, a Portuguese startup founded by Omid Asgari, researcher and teaching assistant at Nova SBE, was showcased at the Web Summit. It focuses on personal development using science, technology, and self-knowledge. Collaborating with Luis Lages and his VCW (Value Creation Wheel) model, Brainbox aligns its solutions with clients' needs, enhancing its empowerment programs. Their neurofeedback-based training modules help users improve cognitive functions like memory and attention.

Nova SBE Data Science Knowledge Center celebrated its 5th anniversary.  The event examined its journey over the past five years and recognized the individuals and organizations contributing to its mission. The Data Science Knowledge Center and the Social Database also organized the first in-person Data Workshop of the year. This event was an opportunity to explore and discuss best practices and challenges in data management within social organizations. During the initiative, the Practical Guide to Personal Data Protection – Social Economy was also launched.

André Silva participated in the Executive Digest lunch-debate on economic restructuring, competitiveness, innovation, attraction and retention of talent, as well as the role of financial literacy in the development of Portugal.

Cátia Batista, in the scope of her recent nomination for the newly established National Council of Migration and Asylum (Portugal) participated in the in the Council’s inaugural session. She is looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with a diverse group of stakeholders, including experienced migration policymakers and immigrant representatives and associations.

Emanuel Gomes was part of the organization team and a speaker at the 11^th International Conference on Business Servitization (ICBS 2024) hosted by Nova SBE. This year edition was focus on “Unlocking Unique and Intelligent Digital Solutions: The Pivotal Role of Frontier Technologies (Blockchain and AI) in Servitization.”