Research that impacts the real world
The ERA Chair in Social Innovation at Nova School of Business and Economics is a research center funded by the European Research Agency.
Our three pillars are:
- Research – producing high level academic knowledge and applied knowledge;
- Education – through formal and informal teaching;
- Community Engagement – with the Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability (DESIS) Lab.
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Upcoming events
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The Community Cohesion Approach as a Tool for Different Contexts and Scales
In this talk, Suhayla Bazbaz Kuri will reflect on her experience as a community organizer and social activist This workshop aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about the community cohesion approach. It will be designed to enable participants to reflect on the Nova School of Business and Economics as a hub for community cohesion,…
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Community Cohesion in Action
A conversation with Suhayla Bazbaz, mexican political scientist dedicated to human rights and social justice In this talk, “Community Cohesion in Action: retrospective, prospective and learnings” Suhayla Bazbaz Kuri will reflect on her experience as a community organizer and social activist. In particular, she will reflect on CCIS, the organization she founded and directs. CCIS…
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Design Jam for Impact
Overview Design jam for impact: Let’s collaborate and co-create to tackle social and sustainability issues. Join us for our 5 edition of the DESIGN JAM FOR IMPACTorganized by the DESIS Lab @ Nova SBE and the DESIS Lab @ FAUL.This is an amazing opportunityto engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration to design, iterate and refine impactful solutions…
Projects
During the year we work on a diversity of projects.
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We have our own podcast ‘The Design Thinking Roundtable’.
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