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Universidade Católica is made of people, their projects, ambitions and achievements. The Católica Stories tell their stories and dreams. Discover it all here.

Stories that inspire us

Mahayla Haddad

Young people with big dreams

Nuno Teles - Alumnus

The impact of our alumni

Católica Stories | Miguel Poiares Maduro | A missão de ensinar

The mission to teach

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Católica without borders

Célia Manaia

Researching for a better world

Católica Stories | Católica Opinion-Makers

Católica Opinion-Makers

In this space our students, teachers and researchers share their opinion. Read the exclusive words of our Católica Opinion Makers.

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Highlights...

Lourenço Gomes NAPA
From Madeira to the Eurovision: Católica student combines music and economics
The song ‘Deslocado’ caused a wave of emotion among young university students in Portugal. Get to know the story of Lourenço Gomes, a student at Católica and pianist with the band ‘NAPA’, who composed the song.
Dia Internacional da Mulher | 8 de março | as conquistas das mulheres da Católica
Women's Day, 8th March | The achievements of the Women of Católica
International Women's Day celebrates the strength, talent and impact of women on society. On this day, we recognise their achievements and moments when the women of Católica inspired us throughout 2024.

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Alcançar a igualdade de género e empoderar todas as mulheres e raparigas

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Helena Carmo makes history by becoming Católica's first deaf PhD graduate
‘I hope this is a step towards opening more doors for other deaf students.’ Helena Carmo made history by becoming the first deaf PhD graduate at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa. A milestone for the student and for the deaf community. Get to know her here.

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Garantir o acesso à educação inclusiva, de qualidade e equitativa, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos

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Israel Campos
Israel Campos | ‘The value of serving people through communication’
A recent graduate in Communication Sciences from Católica and only 24 years old, Israel Campos is already a respected journalist, with pieces published in internationally renowned newspapers such as the BBC, Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal and Voice of America. Discover the story of the young man who wants to contribute to democratisation and the defence of human rights in Africa and around the world.

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Promover sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas para o desenvolvimento sustentável, proporcionar o acesso à justiça para todos e construir instituições eficazes, responsáveis e inclusivas a todos os níveis

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Alina Didenko
"All Art is Political": Alina's story
On World Cinema Day, 5 November, we celebrate the story of Alina Didenko. A Ukrainian refugee, Alina is studying for a Master's degree in Sound and Image at Católica and finds her greatest source of inspiration in pain. Learn more about her story.

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Promover sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas para o desenvolvimento sustentável, proporcionar o acesso à justiça para todos e construir instituições eficazes, responsáveis e inclusivas a todos os níveis

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Rita Duque's Holiday Reading Suggestions
With the arrival of the holiday months, Universidade Católica Portuguesa has issued a challenge to UCP employees, professors, researchers and students: share your favourite books for summer reading. From June to August, count on the recommendations of the Católica Community for your holidays.
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Leonor Nazaré's Holiday Reading Suggestions
With the arrival of the holiday months, Universidade Católica Portuguesa has issued a challenge to UCP employees, professors, researchers and students: share your favourite books for summer reading. From June to August, count on the recommendations of the Católica Community for your holidays.
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Alexandre Castro Calda's Holiday Reading Suggestions
With the arrival of the holiday months, Universidade Católica Portuguesa has issued a challenge to UCP employees, professors, researchers and students: share your favourite books for summer reading. From June to August, count on the recommendations of the Católica Community for your holidays.
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Carlos Morujão's Holiday Reading Suggestions
With the arrival of the holiday months, Universidade Católica Portuguesa has issued a challenge to UCP employees, professors, researchers and students: share your favourite books for summer reading. From June to August, count on the recommendations of the Católica Community for your holidays.