The NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) will take part on 9 May in the 3rd edition of the “Mexer Contra o Cancro” (“Move Against Cancer”) event, organised by the Portuguese League Against Cancer, which will take place at the Jamor National Sports Centre between 09:00 and 18:00. In an event where science,… Continue reading NOVA NSPH present at Mexer Contra o Cancro with research that has an impact on prevention and health equity
On 16 and 17 April 2026, Ramada Secondary School hosted the Public Health IDEAS Hackathon, an initiative that brought together 11th and 12th grade students to work in teams on innovative public health solutions. The event, organised by lecturers Teresa Magalhães and Carolina Santos from NOVA NSPH, and by Marília Ramalho and Albertina Alvares from… Continue reading Public Health IDEAS Hackathon involves students from Ramada Secondary School
The Research Funding Scheme of the Lisbon Academic Medical Centre (CCAL), of which the National School of Public Health of NOVA University Lisbon is a member, supported two dozen researchers and allocated a total of 50 thousand euros for the development of scientific activities in 2025. Over the past year, CCAL launched 10 research support… Continue reading NOVA NSPH strengthens support for research through CCAL with 50 thousand euros awarded
Under the provisions of Article 6 of the Regulation for the Election and Co-option of Members of the General Council of NOVA University Lisbon, notice is hereby given of the commencement of the electoral process for the election of Representatives of the Teaching and Research Staff, Representatives of the Students, and the Representative of Non-Teaching… Continue reading Election of Representatives to the General Council of NOVA University Lisbon | NOVA NSPH
Applications are now open for the position of Director of the NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH). Interested candidates may submit their applications under this procedure. DOCUMENTS
Innovation in public health today requires a strong alliance between science, technology, and implementation capacity. It is in this context that the NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) and Glintt Global have formalised a strategic collaboration protocol, creating a structured bridge between academic knowledge and applied technological development. This partnership emerges with the… Continue reading NOVA NSPH and Glintt Global establish strategic partnership to drive innovation and digital transformation in public health
The National School of Public Health of NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA NSPH) has launched the first groups of the HERA Labs programme, an initiative integrated into the European project HERA – Helping Empower Women through Reskilling and Advancement, coordinated by Sónia Dias, director of NOVA NSPH and full professor. The project aims to empower women… Continue reading NOVA NSPH launches HERA Labs to support professional training for women over 45
The NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) participated in the 2025 Annual Event of Local Health Units, part of the IMPULSO project, through the involvement of Ana Rita Goes, NOVA NSPH faculty member and head of ACAD – Academy for the Empowerment of Patient Associations, in a panel dedicated to strategic reflection on… Continue reading NOVA NSPH faculty member highlights the role of patients in the future of Local Health Units
The NOVA National School of Public Health marked its first appearance at Futurália this year with a bachelor’s degree, bringing to the country’s largest education, training and employability fair the new Bachelor’s Degree in Global Public Health, which will begin in September. Integrated into the stand of NOVA University Lisbon, NOVA NSPH’s participation took place… Continue reading NOVA NSPH debuts at Futurália with Bachelor’s Degree in Global Public Health
The article “Social prescribing in Portugal: a call to address social and behavioural determinants of health, promote health, and strengthen the sustainability of the National Health Service”, published in the Portuguese Journal of Public Health (2025;43(4):294-299), was highlighted as the Article of the Week by the Portuguese Medical Journals Index (ÍndexRMP). Authored by Sónia Dias,… Continue reading Article on Social Prescribing in Portugal Recognised by the Portuguese Medical Journals Index
