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Centre for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies

OUR PRIORITIES

Our research agenda is focused on 6 research themes through which we seek to advance a comprehensive understanding of contemporary social challenges

LATEST NEWS

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DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte researcher Nuno Grancho selected to be Visiting Professor at Brown University

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'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union': Working Paper by Ricardo Barradas

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Rede Tagus Research Cycle: Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability

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'Digital transformation: the role of generative AI in the evolution of knowledge management systems': an article co-authored by Florinda Matos

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'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)' public presentation, by Lorenzo Macagno

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‘Portuguese homes have democratized — from the maid's room to open-plan kitchens’- Público's article features researcher Sandra Marques Pereira.

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DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte researcher Nuno Grancho selected to be Visiting Professor at Brown University

News

'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union': Working Paper by Ricardo Barradas

Event

Rede Tagus Research Cycle: Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability

News

'Digital transformation: the role of generative AI in the evolution of knowledge management systems': an article co-authored by Florinda Matos

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'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)' public presentation, by Lorenzo Macagno

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‘Portuguese homes have democratized — from the maid's room to open-plan kitchens’- Público's article features researcher Sandra Marques Pereira.

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13/03/2026

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12/03/2026

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12/03/2024

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11/06/2026

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11/02/2026

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05/03/2026

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DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte researcher Nuno Grancho selected to be Visiting Professor at Brown University

13/03/2026

DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte congratulates Nuno Grancho on his selection as Visiting Professor, to teach during the Spring Semester of 2027, in the Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Brown University. The researcher will additionally collaborate with the Department of History of Art and Architecture at the same institution.

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'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union': Working Paper by Ricardo Barradas

12/03/2026

DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte has published the working paper entitled 'Financialisation of workers and the erosion of trade union density in the European Union', authored by Ricardo Barradas. This publication examines the erosion of trade union density for the last five decades all over the world, which has been contributing to a strong deterioration of labour conditions, a dizzying loss of labour rights, a proliferation of exploitative labour practices and a persistence of high levels of income inequality.

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Rede Tagus Research Cycle: Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability

12/03/2024

The sixth session of the Rede Tagus Research Cycle, entitled "Conversa #6 – Transição Climática e Sustentabilidade" (Talk #6 – Climate Transition and Sustainability), will take place on 24 March at 18:30, at the Nuno Teotónio Pereira Auditorium, at the Ordem dos Arquitectos headquarters, in Lisbon.

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'Digital transformation: the role of generative AI in the evolution of knowledge management systems': an article co-authored by Florinda Matos

11/06/2026

Florinda Matos, researcher at DINÂMIA’CET-Iscte, has been recognized for her contribution to the Journal of Knowledge Management (JKM) as co-author of the article 'Digital Transformation: The Role of Generative AI in the Evolution of Knowledge Management Systems'.

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'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)' public presentation, by Lorenzo Macagno

11/02/2026

DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte is pleased to invite you to the public presentation of Lorenzo Macagno's research project: 'Conexões entre arquitetura, antropologia e artes plásticas: um estudo de caso (Matalana, Moçambique)'.

The presentation will be held on 16 March 2026 at 10:00 at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Building 4, Room B226.

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‘Portuguese homes have democratized — from the maid's room to open-plan kitchens’- Público's article features researcher Sandra Marques Pereira.

05/03/2026

Marking the 36th anniversary of the Público newspaper, a new article by Andreia Sanches, titled 'As Casas Portuguesas Democratizaram-se – do quarto da criada às cozinhas abertas', highlights an analysis by Sandra Marques Pereira (DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte) on the relationship between the evolution of architecture and changing modes of dwelling in Portugal.

SCIENTIFIC
OBSERVATION
STRUCTURES

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
OBSERVATORY

The Observatory focuses on three key areas: youth unemployment, quality of youth employment, and labour market policies targeting young workers. Its main goal is to produce impactful publications—such as reports and policy briefs—and to provide regularly updated, accessible data for informed societal and policy discussions.

HABIDATA - Housing Observatory

The Observatory investigates current housing transformations, emphasizing production systems, affordability, housing conditions—especially indecent housing—and policies. It bridges academic research with policy and community involvement. Guided by a multidisciplinary team, it addresses a national gap and supports evidence-based decision-making, utilizing tools like LxHabidata to enhance analysis and outreach.

City-Region Transitions Observatory

The Observatory examines rapid transitions in city-regions by analysing their metabolic systems to promote sustainable human-environment relations. Through open data and interdisciplinary research, it maps socio-environmental dynamics and material flows, developing digital and spatial narratives that support better planning and decision-making for sustainable urban development.

RESEARCH THEME

01

ECOLOGICAL
AND
DIGITAL TRANSITION

RESEARCH THEME

02

TERRITORIAL
COHESION

RESEARCH THEME

03

HOUSING
AND
URBAN
DYNAMICS

RESEARCH THEME

04

labour 
regulation
and
inequalities

RESEARCH THEME

05

HISTORICAL
AND
POSTCOLONIAL
PERSPECTIVES

RESEARCH THEME

06

CREATIVITY
AND
SOCIAL
CHANGE

DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte - Centre for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies

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