Jan 6, 2026 | Highlights, News
Pedro Cerdeira was the winner of the fourth edition of the Amílcar Cabral Prize, awarded jointly by the Institute of Contemporary History and the Monument to the Discoveries / Lisboa Cultura. The Portuguese historian, based in Switzerland, was awarded for his article...
Dec 2, 2025 | Highlights, News
The IHC has launched a new programme, History is at School! [A História está na Escola!], which in 2026 will be dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic. The overall aim of the programme is to familiarise students at different...
Nov 28, 2025 | Highlights
New Challenges of Interactivity in Narrative Creation Deadline: 15 February 2026 Narrative as a form of communication is one of the most important modes of human cognitive perception and understanding. In recent years, emerging media have significantly shaped that...
Nov 14, 2025 | Highlights, News
Continuing our programme of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of 25 April 1974, in 2026 we wish to mark the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 1976 Democratic Constitution, which enshrines decentralisation, democratisation and the extension of the powers...
Jan 26, 2025 | Highlights, IHC, Opportunities
Deadline: 26 January 2026 Place of work: Institute of Contemporary History — NOVA FCSH, Lisbon Hiring institution: NOVA FCSH Summary: Professor Doctor Alexandra Curvelo, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the NOVA University of Lisbon...
Feb 2, 2024 | Highlights, News
In 2024, 50 years will be celebrated since the revolution of 25 April 1974, which put an end to 48 years of dictatorship in Portugal. The IHC couldn’t miss the call and so we are launching our first programme of scientific, educational, and cultural activities...
