On 21 November, 2025, the Lisbon Consortium formalized a new partnership through a protocol with Centro Cultural de Belém Foundation (CCB).
The partnership foresees the joint development of academic and cultural initiatives, including seminars, applied projects, internships, and research opportunities.
The Director of the Lisbon Consortium and the Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Professor Isabel Capeloa Gil, considers the partnership to “strengthen the unique and globally recognized character of The Lisbon Consortium,” a “truly distinctive program” that “combines critical reflection on cultural practices with management component, without being confined to it.” For the future, the partnership will allow “to co-create seminars, develop joint projects and engage our largely international student body in experiences that connect the University with the city’s cultural sector.”
Nuno Vassallo e Silva, Chair of the Board of Directors of CCB, highlights the strategic importance of this partnership for the institution: “This collaboration comes at a particularly significant moment for CCB, as we reinforce our mission through research and professional training. Joining the Lisbon Consortium will help us enhance our documentary archive and expand new opportunities for internships, study, and academic development.”
We are eagerly looking forward to this collaboration that will enrich the experience of our students and provide an important link between the cultural sector and the Academy in Lisbon.
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