Feb 6, 2026 | Highlights, Uncategorized
On Catastrophe: Visual Reflections and Practices Deadline: 15 April 2026 Editors: Farah Polato (Università di Padova) and Gaia Giuliani (IHC — NOVA FCSH / IN2PAST) This call aims to engage with the fertile mutual contamination generated within artistic and media...
Feb 6, 2026 | Highlights, Uncategorized
Cultures of Fire Deadline: 30 September 2026 Fire occupies a central and ambivalent place in the history of humankind. Conceived as one of the four classical elements and mythologically represented as a gift wrested from the gods, it lies at the foundation of human...
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 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...
Sep 9, 2025 | Highlights, IHC, Opportunities
Deadline for pre-applications (IHC): 1 de June 2026 Pre-selection: 17 de June 2026 Deadline for applications (MSCA): 9 Deptember 2026 Place of work: Institute of Contemporary History — NOVA FCSH or University of Évora The Institute of Contemporary History...
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...
