Community Engagement

Community Engagement is the area dedicated to fostering participation, co-creation, and mutual support among students, faculty, staff, alumni, local partners, and broader society. 

Its mission is to enrich the living, learning, and working experience on campus by promoting cultural, social, and civic initiatives that connect diverse stakeholders through shared values and meaningful interactions. 

This area serves as a bridge between the academic environment and the outside world, enhancing dialogue, collaboration, and social impact through inclusive programs, creative activations, and strong partnerships. 

Programs

This inspirational initiative encourages secondary school students to pursue higher education through interactive workshops on topics like entrepreneurship, economics, and sustainability. It includes a student pitch about university life, academic programs, and a campus tour (both done by Nova SBE students)—offering a first-hand glimpse into the opportunities of higher education.

Seniors from Cascais area took part in special Finance for All sessions. A two-hour class focussed on financial and digital literacy led by an experienced instructor. After the session, a Nova SBE ambassador conducted a campus tour with the group.

Cultural Agenda

  • Exhibitions

• Live Drawing Sessions – The first Tuesday of each month
• 100 years since Kafka's death – Gallery, 08/09/2025 to 03/10/2025
• Defending Democracy – Piano’s corner, 27/10/2025 to 07/10/2025
• Homelore Artisans – (TBC)
• Lost in Time, from Susana Pêgo – Exterior, TBC

  • What’s in Community & FNAC Wall
  • Activities & Initiatives

• Portuguese Corner
• 6th Nova SBE Campus Aniversary – Sepember 28th
• Christmas charity campaign – 10/11/2025 to 15/12/2025
• Cascais Half Marathon
• Music and Science – Grand Auditorium 26/05/2026
• Pint of Science – Alumni Lounge (TBC)

What To Do

Portugal is one of a kind. Its people, culture, and weather make it a welcoming place for citizens from all over the world. Several touristic points are must-see if you are living in the Lisbon area, and who better than our students to tell you all about them?

Be amazed by the Portuguese culture

Check out these pages with cultural suggestions, gastronomy, shopping, and a list of routes! Check out what you can do to discover more not only about Lisbon but about the entire metropolitan area and sometimes a little further.

Enjoy it!