Communication and Image Unit

The Academic Marketing Area is responsible for promoting the image and disseminating information about ULisboa's educational offerings and activities to school audiences, both nationally and internationally.

The journey to higher education is complex and involves several stages of research, evaluation and emotional involvement. For applicants and their families, choosing an educational institution is a decision that balances academic aspirations, career goals, entry requirements and personal preferences.

What we do

• Organising visits to secondary schools

• Participating in national and international education fairs

• Holding information sessions and themed workshops

• Distributing physical and digital promotional materials

• Following up on contacts made after events with school principals and parents

The Science Communication Office's mission is to bring science closer to society by promoting public understanding of the research carried out at the Faculty.

We work to bring science closer to different groups in society through public engagement initiatives. We maintain close links with science communicators from research units and scientific dissemination partners.

What we do

• Development of public engagement initiatives based on scientific research

• Establishment of partnerships with scientific dissemination institutions and agents

• Support for the science communicators community

• Planning and execution of scientific events

• Training and capacity building for researchers in communication with the public

• Promotion of scientific literacy in schools and educational communities

The Information Management Office's mission is to ensure the effective collection, organisation, analysis and dissemination of institutional, academic and scientific information from the Faculty of Sciences of ULisboa.

The Office is also responsible for collecting, organising and sending institutional information. It ensures that content is updated and made available in a structured manner, in coordination with the different units of the Faculty.

The Image and Digital Content Office is responsible for the Faculty's digital presence, design and creativity of CIÊNCIAS' visual identity.

We develop marketing and communication materials for print media and digital channels. We are responsible for managing the Faculty's institutional image, including visual and photographic resources, and collaborate on the production of strategic institutional publications.

The Press Office is responsible for promoting the image of Ciências ULisboa, liaising with the media, providing press relations services, and publicizing events, discoveries, and happenings of scientific relevance.

The news and media team is composed of communication, science journalism, and science communication professionals who promote the work of CIÊNCIAS, as well as the discoveries of its researchers.

• Writing and disseminating press releases

• Managing requests from journalists and assisting in the preparation of interviews

• Producing articles and content for the institutional website and digital platforms

• Promotion of research and researchers to national and international media

• Collaboration with departments and research centers in identifying newsworthy stories

• Monitoring of media coverage and impact analysis

• Organization of scientific events and press conferences