During the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year, students of Public Relations and Corporate Communication (RPCE) at the School of Communication and Media Studies (ESCS) had the opportunity to take part in the pilot edition of the elective course Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM), developing competencies in a field that is […]
The UNESCO Chair of Communication, Media and Information Literacy, and Citizenship (LIACOM/ESCS) team expresses its profound sadness and heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Professor João Abreu, co-holder of the ESCS UNESCO Chair, researcher at LIACOM and professor at the School of Communication and Media Studies (ESCS), and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, […]
On 22 June, UNESCO released Growing Up in a Connected World: A Family Guide for the Digital Age, developed in partnership with CLEMI and Réseau Canopé, to support families, educators, and communities in promoting a safer, more critical, and more responsible use of digital environments. The guide is available online in English, French, and Spanish. […]
On 14 July, the 2nd LIACOM Researchers’ Meeting and the 2nd ESCS UNESCO Chair Residency will take place. Held annually, these events aim to create a space that fosters closer connections among the team while providing opportunities for reflection and collaborative work. Under the theme “A collective journey in three acts – Identity, Connection and […]
On 19 June, the city of Loures hosted the conference “Human Rights and Disinformation – Education as a Response to Manipulation,” an initiative of the National Commission for UNESCO (CNU), organized in partnership with Loures City Council, which is recognized as a UNESCO Learning City. The UNESCO Chair on Communication, Media and Information Literacy and […]
From 16 to 18 June, the National Cybersecurity Centre (CNCS) held the 12th C-Days Conference at the Alfândega do Porto Congress Centre, a Portuguese leading event dedicated to cybersecurity and its implications across different areas of society. The programme featured keynote addresses, parallel sessions on topics including governance, technology, legislation, and mental health, as well […]
