The 11th Doctoral Colloquium of the School of Sociology and Public Policy took place between May 26 and 28, 2025, in Auditorium 302 of Building 4 at Iscte – Lisbon University Institute. Organized in partnership with CIES-Iscte and CEI-Iscte, the event established itself as a privileged space for sharing, critical debate, and appreciation of the research carried out by doctoral students from the various scientific areas of ESPP.
Over three days, more than 30 doctoral students presented and discussed their ongoing projects, contributing to a dynamic academic environment marked by interdisciplinarity and scientific rigor. The presentations covered current and socially relevant topics, spanning areas such as Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Public Policy, Communication Sciences, African Studies, International Studies, and Modern and Contemporary History.
- In Social Work, studies on domestic violence, trans citizenship, and social determinants of health stood out.
- In the Political Science panel, topics such as the evolution of electoral reforms in Portugal, European politics, and party polarization were discussed.
- In Sociology, the works ranged from ethnographies with children to school success in Guinea-Bissau, including gamification on dating platforms.
- The communications in Public Policy and Communication Sciences explored K-Pop culture, risk communication, the impacts of robotics on employment, and responses to poverty in Angola.
- In African and International Studies, research was presented on customs tax evasion, illicit financial flows, strategic resources, and contemporary geopolitical dynamics.
- Finally, Modern and Contemporary History was represented with topics such as Portugal's presence in UNESCO, the 19th-century transition to hygiene and sanitation, and the development of criminalistics and taxation in Portugal.
The Colloquium, organized since 2013, aims to disseminate ongoing doctoral research, foster critical debate on methods and results, and reinforce the involvement of doctoral students in the academic community, strengthening the development of their theses. This edition reinforced the commitment to disseminating doctoral work and free admission, bringing the academic community closer to new topics and researchers.
