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President of Católica receives Honoris Causa as "a token of the recognition of the leadership of women in academia"
The President of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, received an honorary doctorate from the Australian Catholic University. On the occasion, the President said that she received this "honorary doctorate with humility and as proof of the recognition of women's leadership in the academic world". Find out more here.

President of Católica receives Honoris Causa Doctorate from Australian Catholic University
Isabel Capeloa Gil, according to the Australian Catholic University, "exemplifies the highest levels of international and national leadership in Catholic university education", which is why the University awarded her a Honoris Causa Doctorate on 30 August 2023. Learn more here.

Católica Rector discusses "Culture as Mission, Resource and Strategy" at the Fora da Caixa Meeting in Elvas
The President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, spoke about "Culture as Mission, Resource and Strategy", at the Fora da Caixa Meeting, promoted by Caixa Geral de Depósitos, under the theme "2023: Alentejo: The economy of Culture as an element of regional promotion". Read more here.

Católica President at Eutopia Week highlights the importance of critical thinking in universities
"For a better Europe" was the motto of the seventh edition of Eutopia Week, which included the participation of Universidade Católica Portuguesa's President, Isabel Capeloa Gil. The President recalled that "universities must foster in students and graduates new skills, such as the ability to select, as much as possible, the information within our reach". Read more here.

Konrad Adenauer's legacy praised by the President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa at the Estoril Political Forum
The President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, closed the Estoril Political Forum, the annual conference of the Institute for Political Studies, with a speech honouring Konrad Adenauer. Read more here.

President of Católica participates in the "Ausseer Talks" in Austria
The President of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, participated in the International Conference "Ausseer Talks", in Bad Aussee, Austria, with a lecture on the topic "Politics of unrest. Our scarce time read with Pessoa, Cendrars and Benjamin". Read more here.

President of Católica urges Universities to educate to reinvent the future
Isabel Capeloa Gil, President of the Universidade Católica, was one of the speakers at the conference "University as an epicentre for social responsibility", organised in the context of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of CAtólica SOlidária (CASO). In the International Conference dedicated to Universities and Social Responsibility, the President urged universities to educate to reinvent the future. Read more.

President of Universidade Católica is guest of the "CEO Carpool: a Ride to Sustainability
Isabel Capeloa Gil, President of the Universidade Católica, was the guest of the "CEO Carpool: a Ride to Sustainability", of the Center for Responsible Business and Leadership, on June 6. Get to know the initiative and watch the episode dedicated to sustainability and the positioning of Católica.

Isabel Capeloa Gil at the launch of the International Research Group on Memory and Identity
The President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, was one of the guest speakers at the launching conference of the International Research Group on Memory and Identity, which took place on May 25 at the Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre. Learn more about this initiative here.

Católica's President visits Catholic University of America in Washington to discuss academic cooperation between the two universities
The President of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Isabel Capeloa Gil, visited the Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, USA, on May 11. The CUA began its academic activity in 1889 and today has 12 schools and more than 5 thousand students. Read more here.