Era chair in social innovation

Design Jam for Sustainable Oceans
2024-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Haddad Institute at NovaSBE, Campus de Carcavelos, Rua da Holanda, Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
This activity is hosted by DESIS Lab at Nova SBE in partnership with the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, as part of the Horizon Grant for Innovation Ecosystems and was open to anyone passionate about the ocean and its sustainability and most of all interested in collaborating for social impact.

The workshop is facilitated by Anne-Laure Fayard and will have the special participation of a few experts and mentors.– Ana Peralta Baptista, Sustainability and Blue Economy I Team leader | Policy Officer – Economist @ European Commission – MARE– Christopher Storey, Partnerships Manager Sea Shepherd Global– SeaForester, an organization that plants seaweed forests around the world to bring life back to the Blue Front Yard.

TeamAnne-Laure Fayard, ERA Chair Professor of Social Innovation, coordinator of DESIS Lab at Nova SBE and Visiting Research Professor at NYU.Beatriz Bento, DESIS Lab@NovaSBE community manager with the support of Maria Eugénia Mascarenhas, Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute Program Manager.

Prototyping Fund Fall 2024
2024-09-25 13:00 UTC
A collaborative program offered by the DESIS Lab @NovaSBE and Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, created under the project Shaping the World by Innonexus, funded by the European Union. This program awards teams of students up to €600 or €2000* to be used to build hardware, software prototypes or prototype engagement activities, and connects them with the resources, tools, and mentors they need to bring their ideas to life. All applications are welcome, but every team should have at least one NOVA University (any school) or LSE student in the group. We are prioritizing multi-disciplinary, multi-program, or multi-school team applications.

*For projects that were previously awarded in the first cycle and are now seeking to reapply to further develop the initial prototype.

Key Dates – Fall 2024, 3rd cycle

Applications for the Fall’24: Wednesday, September 25th at 1pmRevising application and Jury’s meeting: From September 26th to 27thCommunication to selected projects: Monday, September 30th until 11:59pmMandatory Workshop 1: Monday, October 07th, 10am – 11.30amMandatory Workshop 2: Monday, October 28th, 10am – 12pmFinal Showcase: Monday, November 25th, 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Research Seminar – Ali Aslan Gümüsay
2024-09-30 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
This Research Seminar was organized by the ERA Chair in Social Innovation and the Management & Organizations department.

Ali Aslan Gümüsay works within the fields of Organization, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability as Professor at LMU Munich and Head of Research Group at the Humboldt Institute for Internet & Society.

His work has been published in journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Perspectives, Business & Society, Innovation: Organization & Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Management Studies and Research Policy.

Title: Desirable Futures & Prospective Theorizing

Abstract: With the looming planetary emergency, the future will be anything but an extension of the past. Yet theorizing the future poses a peculiar problem. By definition, it is not present yet. The conundrum of the future is that it requires conceptualizing and theorizing what is not (yet) observable and does not (yet) exist. How to then theorize (for) desirable futures?

The ERA Chair in Social Innovation at NOVA SBE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 951735.

Designing your way through life: Design thinking for personal growth
2024-10-03 14:30 - 16:00 UTC | TBD, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, Lisboa, 2775-405, Portugal
An interactive workshop focused on helping discover the value of embracing a design attitude to planning our future. By applying principles of design thinking to our own life and career to leave behind entrenched thought patterns and create space to develop our individual ideas of a life that is both, meaningful and fulfilling.An activity hosted by Marielen Winter, NovaSBE alumni.Registration Link will be available soon!

Research Seminar – Gorgi Klrev
2024-10-07 14:30 - 16:30 UTC
This Research Seminar was organized by the ERA Chair in Social Innovation and the Management & Organizations department.

Gorgi Krlev is Associate Professor of Sustainability at ESCP Business School in Paris. He also holds a Visiting Professorship at Politecnico di Milano and is a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, University of Oxford.

In his research, he deals with social entrepreneurship, social innovations and impact, with a particular focus on how cross-sector collaborations and new field emergence promote societal transformations and contribute to addressing environmental and social sustainability challenges.

His open access book Social Innovation: Comparative Perspectives received a best book award from the Academy of Management (AOM). His new book Social Economy Science: Transforming the Economy & Making Society More Resilient won the Virginia A. Hodgkinson Prize by ARNOVA.

Title: SCALING, BECOMING OR TRANSFORMING THE MARKET? GLOBAL PUBLIC-PRIVATE INITIATIVES IN IMPACT INVESTING

Abstract: Impact investing means to address social and environmental problems by combining a social orientation and a market orientation. However, individual impact investments face many restrictions. They might not be long-term oriented, prioritize returns over impact, or be wary of investment opportunities with high impact potential if they appear too risky. Globally, new public-private initiatives are building novel financial infrastructures to address these issues. We study five of these initiatives in a comparative case study design under the lens of nascent markets. Empirically, we find three dimensions of market building to classify initiatives: market building strategy, market building goals, and governance of market building. Conceptually, we show how these dimensions can be configured in different ways to produce three implications: scaling the market, becoming the market, and transforming the market. We contribute to better understanding the relational foundations of market building as opposed to technical infrastructures, or a predominant focus on regulating markets formally after their emergence. We also contribute to a recent literature on “early moments” of field formation and enhance it by focussing on the long-term governance challenges of decisions taken in the nascent stages of market building.

The ERA Chair in Social Innovation at NOVA SBE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 951735.

Nova SBE Filmmaking Cycle 24/25: Exploring Pressing Global Themes by Film
2024-11-14 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Library Teresa e Alexandre Soares dos Santos – Nova SBE, Campus Nova SBE, Rua da Holanda 1, Lisboa, 2775-405, Portugal
Nova SBE Filmmaking Cycle 2024/2025: Exploring Pressing Global Themes through Film

Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/1049496360867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nova SBE is excited to present its first Film Cycle, an initiative bringing together various departments from the School to explore pressing global themes through the art of films. The 2024/2025 cycle will focus on sustainability, climate action, art, and research. Each session will feature a curated selection of short films, followed by discussions aimed at sparking new ideas and fostering innovative projects. Additionally, every event will showcase research from Nova SBE, highlighting the institution’s commitment to addressing these critical topics through both academic and creative lenses.

The upcoming session on November 14, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Teresa e Alexandre Soares dos Santos Library will feature the screening of the film Common Ground, Directed By JOSH TICKELL and REBECCA TICKELL. This thought-provoking documentary delves deep into the intersections of environmental stewardship, community resilience, and sustainable agriculture, bringing to light the urgent need for regenerative solutions.

Following the screening, we will host a conversation with Carlos Mendes Gonçalves and a speaker TBD, moderated by the Nova SBE Sustainability Department. This discussion will provide a platform to explore the key themes of the film, drawing connections to Nova SBE’s ongoing research and initiatives in sustainability.

Join us for an evening of insightful dialogue, as we use the power of film to inspire action and collective learning in addressing the challenges of our time.

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About Common Ground

COMMON GROUND is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those in the front lines of the sustainable food movement, COMMON GROUND unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how racist practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.About the Speakers

Carlos Mendes Gonçalves is the CEO and President of Casa Mendes Gonçalves, known for its Paladin brand of vinegars and condiments. Under his leadership, the company has gained international recognition for its innovation and sustainability. Carlos is committed to regenerative agriculture and forestry, promoting eco-friendly practices and biodiversity on his business. He is also deeply involved in social responsibility initiatives, ensuring Casa Mendes Gonçalves operates with strong ethical and environmental values, making him a respected leader in both the food industry and sustainability.

FALL'24 PROTOTYPING FUND SHOWCASE & DESIS Lab Work Journey Presentation
2024-11-25 12:30 - 16:00 UTC
Join Us for a Dual Showcase Event by DESIS Lab and the Prototyping Fund!Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/1062198286669?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special day celebrating innovation and impact at Nova SBE, featuring two exciting showcases: our Prototyping Fund Showcase and the DESIS Lab Work Journey Showcase.

Prototyping Fund Showcase (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm)Come explore the innovative solutions developed by 13 project teams as we conclude our 2nd Prototyping Fund cycle. This program, created under Shaping the World by Innonexus and funded by the European Union, is a collaboration between the DESIS Lab @NovaSBE and the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute. It provides funding, resources, and mentorship to student teams, empowering them to bring impactful ideas to life.Projects span topics such as upcycling, climate tech, energy efficiency, and health. Selected teams include Nova SBE students (with 7 from the Master’s in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and one team from LSE who will be joining us on campus to present their work.Location: KPMG Gallery (in front of founders wall), Nova SBE.

DESIS Lab Work Journey Showcase (12:30 pm – 4:00 pm)Discover the journey of DESIS Lab since its inception in 2022. The showcase will feature our ongoing projects and initiatives that aim to drive social innovation and sustainability across various fields as well as our stakeholder ecosystem. This exhibit will give you a comprehensive view of the Lab’s progress, vision, and the impact we’ve made so far.Guided Tour (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm): Join us for a special guided tour to gain deeper insights into our projects, challenges, and the collaborative processes we use.

How to Participate: Upon registering, you’ll be asked to select which showcase(s) and time slot(s) you’d like to attend. Whether you’re stopping by for the Prototyping Fund exhibit, exploring the DESIS Lab’s impact journey, or both, we’re looking forward to your feedback and insights.

Location: KPMG Gallery (in front of founders wall), Nova SBE.

Community-powered Transformation a talk with Engin Ayaz - Social Innovator in Residence Fall 2024
2024-11-28 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | With Company, R. Afonso Annes Penedo 1D, Lisboa, Lisboa, 1950-014, Portugal
Join us for a talk by Engin Ayaz the Fall 2024 Social Innovator-in-Residence invited by the ERA Chair in Social Innovation and the DESIS Lab @ Nova SBE.Registrations:https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/1042711888327?aff=oddtdtcreator

Community-powered Transformation: An Emerging Paradigm

In this talk, Engin will share select case studies from the past decade of ATOLYE’s work, and highlight the key insights and learnings throughout this journey.

The narrative will index on key principles for cultivating communities of practice, be it through organizational development programs, new architectural spaces, novel digital platforms or cultural programming – or a blend of them. The featured examples will span from private to public sector, from Europe to Middle East, and from education to entrepreneurship as well as social impact to urban placemaking.

The session will also feature ATOLYE’s own Community Playbook as a tangible vessel to guide strategic work. Finally, the session will introduce a quadrant-based framework to better capture and communicate the business value of communities for organizational leaders.

Ultimately, the intent is to inspire a new modality of change within and beyond organizations – where high-touch, high-purpose communities of practice are engaged and activated towards transformation, at scale.

The talk will take place in Marvila, Lisbon, at With Company.

More about Engin Ayaz:

Engin is a transdisciplinary designer and strategist with a background in architecture, systems thinking, and interaction design. Engin is the co-founder of ATÖLYE focusing on building community-powered systems within the kyu Collective as a Director and serves in the Board of IDEO.org.

Engin has also taught a range of courses pertaining to architecture, urbanism and systems design at Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design, United Nations Staff College, and Istanbul Bilgi University.

His work has been exhibited worldwide and received awards from Core77, Architizer, Arkitera, World Architecture Community, and Good Magazine, among others. He has also presented in various conferences globally, including two TEDx sessions.

Prototyping Fund - Applications Open!
2025-01-06 00:00 - 2025-02-10 01:00 UTC
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🚀After a successful collaboration in previous editions with the EU-funded Shaping the World by Innonexus project, we’re excited to announce that the Prototyping Fund is back for another round, Led by the DESIS Lab Nova School of Business and Economics and facilitated by Anne-Laure Fayard. We’re thrilled to continue supporting innovative, interdisciplinary teams of students at Universidade Nova de Lisboa. It has really been a pleasure and a source of inspiration as well to see the development and commitment of students to their projects.💡 Applications for Spring 2025 are open from January 6th – February 10th! 1st Time project applications teams can apply for up to €600, while previously awarded projects can apply for up to €2000 to develop prototypes in hardware, software, engagement activities, products or services.👉 For all the details, guidelines, and application instructions, visit our page:https://socialinnova-chair.com/prototyping-fund/

KPMG Testing Series #1
2025-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | KPMG Gallery, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, 2775-405, Portugal
Registrations: https://forms.office.com/e/umXK8d0NKKKPMG Testing Series provides students with a unique opportunity to showcase their product developments and receive valuable feedback from the campus community. These interactive sessions allow emerging talents to present their innovative projects, gaining real-world insights and constructive critique from peers and potential users/beneficiaries/customers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

This program was created as part of the C3: Community, Collaboration, and Creativity program held by the DESIS Lab at Nova SBE, with the support of KPMG Portugal. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, enhancing the overall experience of our space.

KPMG Talk Series - Building a Purpose-Driven Career at KPMG: Mentorship, Skills Training, and Career Advancement
2025-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | K.onnect Area – KPMG Gallery, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, 2775-405, Portugal
KPMG Talk Series offers an engaging 1-hour conversation with KPMG professionals, providing insights into the company’s work and its relevance for new generations. Each session explores different themes, from career development and mentorship to sustainability and collaborative work environments, bridging the gap between professional insights and student aspirations.

Building a Purpose-Driven Career at KPMG: Mentorship, Skills Training, and Career AdvancementWhat students can expect when working at KPMG, highlighting extracurricular programs and career development opportunities. I also thought it could be interesting to host this event at KPMG, in a “study trip” style, where students could also visit the offices.Speaker’s Name: Catarina Azevedo

This program was created as part of the C3: Community, Collaboration, and Creativity program held by the DESIS Lab at Nova SBE, with the support of KPMG Portugal. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, enhancing the overall experience of our space.

Research Seminar - Sophie Bacq
2025-03-03 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
Sophie Bacq is Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Coca-Cola Foundation Chair in Sustainable Development at IMD in Switzerland. A globally recognized thought leader in social entrepreneurship and change, Sophie investigates and theorizes about entrepreneurial action aiming to solve intractable social and environmental problems, at the individual, organizational, and civic levels of analysis. Sophie has taught and conducted empirical research on social entrepreneurship in Europe, the United States and South Africa. She has published over 40 articles in top-tier management and entrepreneurship journals, for which she has received multiple awards. She also serves as a Field Editor for the Journal of Business Venturing, is a member of the Editorial Review Boards of the Academy of Management Journal, Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, and Journal of Management, and has guest edited several special issues for Academy of Management Perspectives, California Management Review, Journal of Management Studies and International Journal of Management Reviews. Sophie is the Co-Director (with Jill Kickul) of The Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference, and Lead Faculty of the award-winning Annual Social Entrepreneurship Doctoral Seminar.Collective Action for Sustainability: Breaking Down Silos in Management Research Abstract: “Management scholarship has increasingly recognized collective action as crucial for addressing sustainability challenges. While this has generated valuable insights across different management fields, the literature remains fragmented with limited cross-pollination. Through bibliometric and qualitative analyses of 388 articles, we identify eighteen distinct research conversations across seven management fields, revealing both the breadth of collective action scholarship and opportunities for knowledge integration. Our integrative review aims to bridge these conversations while situating sustainability-focused collective action research within broader management scholarship. The review makes three key contributions. First, we develop an organizing framework that demonstrates how sustainability challenges manifest across multiple levels of analysis and allows us to analyze how different management fields contribute to understanding collective action at different levels. Second, we show how research conversations not explicitly focused on sustainability can meaningfully inform the study of collective action for sustainability. Third, we identify promising directions for future research, including shifting focus from “commons creation” to “commons governance,” exploring boundary conditions of collective action, and examining both intended and unintended outcomes. By bringing scholarly communities together, our review lays the foundation for more rigorous and impactful scholarship at the nexus of CA and sustainability.“

KPMG Testing Series #2
2025-03-11 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | KPMG Gallery, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, 2775-405, Portugal
Registrations: https://forms.office.com/e/umXK8d0NKK

KPMG Testing Series provides students with a unique opportunity to showcase their product developments and receive valuable feedback from the campus community. These interactive sessions allow emerging talents to present their innovative projects, gaining real-world insights and constructive critique from peers and potential users/beneficiaries/customers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

This program was created as part of the C3: Community, Collaboration, and Creativity program held by the DESIS Lab at Nova SBE, with the support of KPMG Portugal. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, enhancing the overall experience of our space.

KPMG Talk Series: What Does Consultancy Have to Do with Sustainability?
2025-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Nova School of Business and Economics, 1 Rua da Holanda, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Carcavelos, 2775-405, PT
Learn more about KPMG’s Commitment to Social Responsibility and the career opportunities that support this goal!KPMG Talk Series @ Nova SBE Konnect Space: Building a Purpose-Driven Career at KPMG Tired of hearing the same old benefits when applying to companies? Join Renato Monteiro, ESG & Sustainability Consultant KPMG Portugal, on Apr 2, 2025, from 13h to 14h at the K.onnect Area in the Nova SBE KPMG Gallery for a session to learn and discuss the role of KPMG in sustainability. 💡 What to Expect:Exploring how KPMG supports sustainable practices, social impact initiatives, and ethical governance, including examples of client projects. Don’t miss this chance to explore how KPMG supports your career growth beyond the traditional path! Secure your spot now!

Design Jam for Impact #4
2025-04-05 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Nova School of Business and Economics, 1 Rua da Holanda, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Carcavelos, 2775-405, PT
Design jam for impact: Let’s collaborate and co-create to tackle social and sustainability issues.Join us for our fourth edition of the DESIGN JAM FOR IMPACT organized by the DESIS Lab @ Nova SBE and REDE DESIS Lab @ Faculty of Architecture in Lisbon. This is an amazing opportunity to engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration to design, iterate and refine impactful solutions to address social and environmental issues. WHAT WILL WE DO The day will be fast-paced and full of hands-on activities to allow you collaboratively generate innovative solutions to help six projects (from NovaSBE and FAUL students and social entrepreneurs tackling social and environmental issues). We will practice design thinking and learn practical tools to nurture your creative problem-solving and develop meaningful and sustainable solutions to tackle complex social and environmental issues in our communities. Design thinking is a powerful approach to help develop insights into problems that generate solutions that may otherwise remain hidden to you. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? Multidisciplinary communication and collaboration, journey maps, prototyping, scenarios and storytelling. More than anything, you’ll have the opportunity to work with like-minded passionate people from different disciplines! HOW? As a participant, you will be a creative collaborator. As such you will work with 6 projects which address a social and / or environmental issue. They are passionate by their idea but they also believe in the power of collaboration and diversity, and are looking for creative inputs and different perspectives. The workshop will be facilitated mainly by Anne-Laure Fayard (Nova SBE), Inês Veiga (FAL) with a contribution of Beatriz Bento (DESIS Lab @Nova SBE). (See below to know more about our team). WHO? If you are passionate about impact and want to hone your design thinking skills, flex your creative muscles and nurture your collaborative power, sign up and join us on April 6th! PROJECTS:Detective Mr. P – An interactive storytelling-based approach to teaching primary research methods through games, puzzles, and digital content.Team: Sofia Bordoni, Sara Leal, Adél Kovács, Marian Latorre Illanes (Nova SBE).SOMNO – A hands-free, AI-powered sleep assistant designed to help people break free from the cycle of stress-induced insomnia.Team: Constanza Heymanns, Finn Peters (Nova SBE).Reshell – Recovery and valorization of shellfish waste (mussels, clams, and oysters) to promote sustainable practices in seafood consumption.Team: Luigi Sbalchiero, Francesco Dorigo (Nova SBE).MyVerti – aeroponics, a sustainable soil-free cultivation method where plant roots grow inside a vertical tower, receiving nutrient-rich irrigation in a fine mist. This system saves 95% of water and optimizes space for year-round growth.Team: Ivan SilvaPrograma de Residências Colaborativas – A project that invites young people interested in moving to rural areas, applying and developing their skills in collaboration with the local community. Through two-week collaborative residencies, it fosters the co-creation of solutions for rural revitalization, combining methodologies such as Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Biomimicry to strengthen communities and regenerate territories.Team: João MartinsCommunity Garden at Nova SBE – How can we create and sustain a truly community-driven garden? More than just a green space, this initiative fosters collaboration, shared responsibility, and continuous engagement, growing both plants and a committed community at the Nova SBE campus.Garden representative: Inês Sardinha – volunteer This event is OPEN to all people interested in collaborating and co-creating for social impact. We have a limited number of seats. -> Lunch will be provided OUR TEAM Anne-Laure Fayard, ERA Chair Professor of Social Innovation, coordinator of Nova DESIS (design for social innovation and sustainability) Lab, and Visiting Research Professor at NYU …. And most of all a passionate design thinker who cares for impact! Inês Veiga, Assistant Professor at FA-ULisboa, designer and designer researcher crossing graphic design with intervention and local and social causes. Beatriz Bento, Community Manager at DESIS Lab @Nova SBE, Teaching Assistant at Nova SBE, a creative thinker and a biomimicry passionate! We will also have the chance to have the participation of a few special mentors both from DESIS Lab@NovaSBE and REDES DESIS Lab mentors: -> Graziela Sousa, REDES DESIS-> António Gorgel, REDES DESIS-> Joana Lima Villas, DESIS Lab at Nova SBE mentor-> Riddhi Varma, DESIS Lab at Nova SBE Fellow-> Isaac Jumba, DESIS Lab at Nova SBE Community Member-> Uri Casademont, DESIS Lab at Nova SBE Partner

Workshop - Power Play: Exploring Power Dynamics in Public Space
2025-04-09 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Lisbon) | Nova School of Business and Economics, 1 Rua da Holanda, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Carcavelos, 2775-405, PT
Join for a workshop on PowerPlay led by Meena Kadri, Spring’25 Social Innovator in Residence invited by the ERA Chair in Social Innovation.Join us for a workshop around Power Play led by Meena Kadri the Spring 2025 Social Innovator in Residence invited by the ERA Chair in Social Innovation and the DESIS Lab @ Nova SBE. Through interactive and engaging exercises, we will flex our collective envisioning muscles and get creative in navigating future wildcard scenarios. What to Expect: A hands-on exploration of power and public spaceCreative envisioning exercisesCollaborative problem-solving for future scenariosA space to exchange ideas and perspectives in a dynamic environmentWhether you’re a designer, urban planner, activist, artist, or just someone curious about how power manifests in public spaces, this workshop is for you! Date & Time: April 9, 2.30 – 4.30 pmLocation: Room D011 More about Meena Kadri:Meena Kadri is a designer, strategist, and community engagement specialist with a deep interest in the intersection of design and social impact. With a background spanning multiple disciplines, she has collaborated with grassroots initiatives, global organizations, and civic projects to foster inclusive and participatory solutions. Meena’s work has taken her across the world, from urban centers to remote communities, and she brings a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of power, space, and social change.

Power, Place & Craft: A Conversation with Meena Kadri + Homelore Exhibition
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Live Content, 6 Rua da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa #Armazém i, 1200-109 Lisboa, Lisboa, 1200-109, PT
Join us for an evening that weaves together storytelling, craft, and social innovation as we bring together two exciting initiatives in one.Join us for an evening that weaves together storytelling, craft, and social innovation as we bring together two exciting initiatives in one space. This special event features a talk by our Social Innovator in Residence Spring 2025, Meena Kadri, alongside the soft opening of Homelore, a women-led collective exploring diasporic experiences through traditional craft techniques. Meena Kadri, with a background in anthropology and design, has worked at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and social change. Her experience spans global human-centered design consultancy IDEO, community-driven projects in India, and grassroots initiatives worldwide. Her talk will highlight the role of culture and creativity in fostering community resilience, touching on themes of power dynamics in public spaces, savings circles in India, and community gardens. At the same time, we celebrate the first exhibition of Homelore, a project led by Riddhi Varma, a recent graduate in Masters’ in Management and current DESIS Lab Fellow. Homelore is a women-led collective exploring evolving neocultures shaped by diasporic experiences through traditional craft techniques.Their practice centers on collaboration, bringing together female artisans from diverse diasporic backgrounds, creating works that weave together personal narratives, shared histories, and the vibrant textures of life in a globalized world. The exhibition probes the alchemy of emergent cultures birthed from the migratory rhythms of diasporas converging in Lisbon, with embroidery as its silent interlocutor. Through the warp and weft of traditional techniques, Homelore craft tapestries that map the territories of where the diaspora now dwells based on the ancestral echoes of where they began. These stitched cartographies become artifacts of cultural flux, fragile yet enduring monuments to the ceaseless metamorphosis of identity. Agenda: Introduction: Anne-Laure Fayard, Holder of the ERA Chair in Social Innovation, will introduce Meena Kadri and Homelore.Talk by Meena Kadri on “Collective Culture: Insights on Inclusion”: Insights into her journey from slums to boardrooms, and the intersection of design, culture, and social changeWords from Riddhi Varma: A short introduction to the Homelore exhibition.Informal Gathering & Exhibition Viewing: Stay for a drink, connect with Meena, Riddhi and the artists from Homelore (project website here)and explore the artwork.Date & Time: April 10, 2025Location: Live Content (Edifício 78, Santos, R. da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa 6 Armazém i, 1200-109 Lisboa) A special thank you to Domingos Guimarães, a very enthusiastic DESIS Lab partner, for generously offering his space for this big celebration! Come for the inspiration, stay for the connections!

KPMG Testing Series #4
2025-04-22 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | KPMG Gallery, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, 2775-405, Portugal

Research Seminar - Julie Battilana
2025-04-23 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
Julie Battilana is a professor of organizational behavior at Harvard Business School and social innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, where she is also the founder and faculty chair of the Social Innovation + Change Initiative. Professor Battilana’s research examines the politics of change in organizations and in society. She’s especially focused on organizations and individuals that initiate and implement changes that diverge from the taken-for-granted norm—that break with the status quo. She teaches on power and influence, leadership, and organizational change. She is the author of two books: Power, for All: How it Really Works and Why It’s Everyone’s Business (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2021) and Democratize Work: The Case for Reorganizing the Economy (University of Chicago Press, 2022, originally published in French by Le Seuil, 2020). She has articles published in the Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Harvard Business Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Leadership Quarterly Management, Management Science, Organization, Organization Science, Organization Studies, Research in Organizational Behavior, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Strategic Organization. Her research has been featured in publications like The Boston Globe, Forbes, Huffington Post, The Guardian, and The Washington Post.

Power for all:

In this talk, Julie Battilana, the Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation at the Harvard Kennedy School, will discuss the fundamentals of power, debunk the common myths surrounding it, and discuss how to harness power for positive impact in our lives and in the world. Through her teaching at HBS and as the Founder and Faculty Chair of the Social Innovation and Change Initiative at HKS, Professor Battilana has taught and worked closely with hundreds of change makers and leaders in social innovation across multiple sectors over the years. Building on this work and nearly two decades of researching the politics of change in organizations and society, she will share her insights into what power really is and what it is not, as well as how to identify your own sources of power. This discussion will help you understand and navigate power in your relationships, organizations, and society and see power not as dirty business, but instead energy that can be used for good.

Cuidar do Jardim Comunitário na NovaSBE | Tending the Community Garden
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Rua da Holanda, Rua da Holanda, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Carcavelos, 2775-405, PT
Vem ajudar-nos a cuidar do nosso jardim comunitário na Nova Sbe durante uma manhã! Join us tending the Community Garden for a fun morning!Cuidar do Jardim Comunitário na NovaSBE Juntem-se a nós para um dia divertido de jardinagem no Jardim Comunitário da Rua da Holanda! Tragam as vossas luvas e preparem-se para meter as mãos na terra com outros entusiastas das plantas. Quer tenham experiência em jardinagem ou estejam apenas a começar, todos são bem-vindos para ajudar a cuidar deste espaço verde que ainda está a começar! Desta vez, também vamos tratar dos estragos causados pela tempestade Martinho. Algumas árvores caíram e vamos trabalhar juntos para restaurar o jardim, cuidar das áreas afetadas e, se tudo correr bem, plantar as árvores que ainda faltam. Vamos unir esforços para fazer o nosso jardim comunitário florescer! 🌿🌻Para mais informações sobre o Jardim Comunitário e atividades passadas: https://socialinnova-chair.com/community-garden-2/ — Tending the Community Garden at Nova SBE Join us for a fun day of gardening at the Community Garden located at Rua da Holanda. Grab your gloves and get ready to dig in the dirt with fellow plant enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, everyone is welcome to come lend a hand in caring for our beautiful green space that is just starting! This time, we’ll also be taking care of the damage left by storm Martinho. Some trees were knocked down, and we’ll be working together to restore the garden, tend to the affected areas, and, if all goes well, plant the remaining trees. Let’s work together to make our community garden flourish! 🌿🌻For more information about the Community Garden and past activities: https://socialinnova-chair.com/community-garden-2/

SPRING'25 PROTOTYPING FUND SHOWCASE
2025-04-28 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Nova School of Business and Economics, 1 Rua da Holanda, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Carcavelos, 2775-405, PT
Join us for the end of our 4th Prototyping Fund cycle with the showcase of 13 incredible students’ projects!

Join us for the end of our 4th (already 4th!) Prototyping Fund cycle with the showcase of 13 incredible projects.
The Prototyping Fund is a collaborative program offered by the DESIS Lab @NovaSBE with the support of Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute and FabLab Lisboa. This program awards teams of students (with at least one member from Nova University) up to €600 or €2000 to be used to build hardware, software prototypes or prototype engagement activities, and connects them with the resources, tools, and mentors they need to bring their ideas to life. This spring we have 11 new teams, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table, as well as 2 teams continuing their journey from the previous cycle.
In Phase 1, we selected 11 projects, across multiple programs at Nova SBE, and for the first time we also have 2 projects from NOVA Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias and NOVA Medical School respectively! The selected projects encompass a diverse range of areas, including health-focused innovations such as smart nicotine delivery devices, therapy engagement platforms, and AI-driven sleep assistants.
You can read more about the projects HERE

TIME AND LOCATION: The Prototyping Fund Showcase will take place on April 8th from 12:30 pm to 2 pm on the KPMG Gallery!
Students worked hard this semester to prototype and test their ideas and it’s important for them to get feedback and suggestions from different people. As it’s a showcase, you can stop by for only a short time.

Building Collaborative Work Environments:The KPMG Gallery Experience & KPMG
2025-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Nova School of Business and Economics, 1 Rua da Holanda, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Carcavelos, 2775-405, PT
Learn more about KPMG’s approach to collaborative work environments and the career opportunities that foster innovation, teamwork, and profe

KPMG Talk Series @ Nova SBE Konnect Area: Building Collaborative Work Environments – The KPMG Gallery Experience & KPMG
Tired of hearing the same old corporate buzzwords when discussing workplace culture?
Join Catarina Oliveira, Senior Advisor at KPMG Portugal, on May 6, from 13h to 14h at the K.onnect Area in the Nova SBE KPMG Gallery for an engaging session on how KPMG fosters collaboration and innovation through its unique workspaces.
💡 What to Expect:Explore how KPMG designs and nurtures collaborative work environments, the impact of the KPMG Gallery on knowledge-sharing, and how these initiatives enhance teamwork and professional growth.
Don’t miss this chance to gain insights into the future of workplace collaboration and how it can shape your career at KPMG!
Secure your spot now!

APPLICATIONS OPEN - PROTOTYPING FUND - FALL 2025 (5th Edition)
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-09-24 13:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
The Prototyping Fund was originally launched as a collaborative initiative between the DESIS Lab @Nova SBE and the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, created as part of the Shaping the World by Innonexus project, funded by the European Union. Over the course of the first three editions that run from September 2023 to November 2024, the program successfully supported interdisciplinary teams from Nova SBE and LSE (London School of Business) in the development of innovative prototypes, providing up to €600 or €2000* for hardware, software, and engagement activities. These teams were connected with valuable resources, tools, and mentorship to turn their ideas into reality (learn more about the awarded projects below).

In 2025, after the successful completion of the initial cycles, the Prototyping Fund returned for its 4th session on Spring 2025, led by the DESIS Lab @Nova SBE. And now we are back for the 5th edition! We are excited to continue supporting student-led innovation, and foster creativity and technological solutions across disciplines, programs, and schools at Nova University.

*For projects that were previously awarded in a previous cycle and are now seeking to reapply to further develop the initial prototype.Applications Fall 2025 – open

Applications for the Prototyping Fund Fall’25 are now open. You can apply through the following links:1st Time project applications: https://qualtricsxmrsgh8p6sp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01fMglOHOT8WjuC2nd Time applications (previously awarded): https://qualtricsxmrsgh8p6sp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zhOI4rL3UDP35I

Build the first Support Structure of our Community Garden at Nova SBE!
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-27 18:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty and Turn Off Your Mind?

Join us for an incredible week of building the first support structure for our thriving community garden!

What you’ll be building:

A sustainable support shelter structure with a functional work and cleaning station that will be the foundation for future harvests and community gatherings.

What You’ll Gain:

Learn practical building skills with wood

Experience the satisfaction of creating something with your hands

Connect with like-minded community members

Take a mindful break from screens and stress

Contribute to a space dedicated to sustainability, inclusivity, and collaboration

Volunteer Time Slots

Morning Sessions:

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Perfect for students and early birds!) – you can choose a 1.30 hour slot when registering.

2 volunteer spots available per day

Afternoon Sessions:

2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Great for working professionals!) – (Perfect for students and early birds!) – you can choose a 1.30 hour slot when registering.

2 volunteer spots available per day

Building Partnership

The DESIS Lab @Nova SBE are collaborating with Black Polar Bear to make this vision a reality using eco-friendly construction methods and materials.

Why Join Us?

Our community garden envisions and works to be a place where connections deepen, knowledge flows freely, and nature brings us closer together and where everyone feels an important piece of the puzzle. By volunteering, you’re helping build a community rooted in sustainability, permaculture ethics, and inclusivity.

No experience necessary! Just bring your enthusiasm, comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and a willingness to learn.

What to Bring | O Que Trazer:

Comfortable work clothes

Closed-toe shoes

Water bottle

Sun hat

Positive energy!

About Our Garden

The Nova SBE Community Garden is a collaborative space where people connect with nature, share knowledge, and grow ideas together. Located on Rua da Holanda, we’re building bridges between the university and the surrounding neighborhood through creativity, sustainability, and collaboration.

Ready to build something amazing together? Register now and let’s grow this community, one sustainable structure at a time!https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/build-a-garden-structure-construir-um-abrigo-para-o-jardim-tickets-1571113415519?aff=oddtdtcreator

DESIGN GYM FALL'25 WORKSHOP: Designing your way through life: Design thinking for personal growth
2025-10-02 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Join us for this hands-on and interactive workshop in which you will discover the value of embracing a design attitude to planning your future. You will have the opportunity to apply the principles of design thinking to your own life and career. In doing that you leave behind entrenched thought patterns and create space to develop your individual ideas of a life that is both, meaningful and fulfilling to you. We will leverage creative approaches and critical mindsets of the design thinking process. In particular, we will use some of the tools proposed by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans in their book Design Your Life, to help you create your inner compass.

We believe that the skills and knowledge you will gain from this workshop will be useful, no matter where you are in your life and career. It is also a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network.

This workshop is hosted by CEBRA, a student-led startup from the Masters in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation in collaboration with the DESIS Lab (Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability). CEBRA was founded last year with the mission to accelerate systems change from within through empowering young talents as intrapreneurs.

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

Register now to secure your spot, seats are limited. Related resources: check book here.

WhereNova School of Business and Economics – Room D004

PRICENOVA Students = 3eurosExternal Public = 5 euros

YOUR FACILITATORMarielen Winter is a former Master’s student from the Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation program and the founder of CEBRA. Prior to joining Nova SBE she finished her Bachelor’s with a major in Sustainable Leadership and was working in the global CSR department at Beiersdorf. Marielen is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor and is currently leading the MindSpace student club at Nova SBE.

THE DESIGN GYM FALL 2025

The new Design Gym is a series of fast-paced, hands-on workshops designed to help you build and expand your design toolkit. Each 90-minute session focuses on practical, in-demand skills across a range of design practices.

But it doesn’t stop there. After each workshop, participants gain access to dedicated office hours where they can get personalized feedback from the facilitators, explore how to apply their new skills to real-world projects, and develop stronger portfolios and case studies.

Whether you’re sharpening your current capabilities or breaking into new territory, the Design Gym is here to help you confidently practice, explain, and showcase your growth as a designer.

Volunteering at the Community Garden at Nova SBE: A living Laboratory for Regenerative Community
2025-10-03 18:00 - 2025-11-22 12:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Community Garden at Nova SBE, Rua da Holanda, Carcavelos, Lisboa, 2775-405, Portugal
Registrations: Role To Play – LoginOur Vision: Permaculture as Community Design

In permaculture thinking, sustainable systems emerge when we align human activity with natural patterns of care, reciprocity, and regeneration. The three foundational ethics – care for the earth, care for people, and fair share – offer more than agricultural guidance; they provide a blueprint for creating communities that flourish through cooperation rather than control. Our Community Garden at Nova SBE emerges from this wisdom, transforming a simple growing space into a living demonstration of how academic institutions can nurture ecological and social resilience while fostering deep connections across generations and cultures. When we care for the earth through regenerative practices, we create abundance that can be shared equitably. When we design systems that care for people across their different needs and availabilities, we build trust and collective ownership. When we ensure fair share through transparent governance and open knowledge exchange, we create the conditions for true autonomy and collective flourishing. This approach recognizes that transformative education – one that integrates sustainability knowledge with social cohesion, intergenerational wisdom, and community resilience – reaches its fullest potential when students, neighbours, staff, and community members can witness and participate in systems that work. Not because they are managed from above, but because they are designed to be inherently regenerative. The garden becomes a space where theoretical knowledge about sustainability meets the practical wisdom of growing food, building community, and sharing resources in ways that strengthen rather than deplete the whole system. Biomimicry: Learning from Nature’s Collaboration Permaculture itself is a biomimicry innovation methodology, drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems to design human systems. In our volunteer program, we embrace this further by organizing our community around four organism archetypes, each reflecting essential functions found in thriving ecosystems. Just as forests maintain themselves through the diverse roles of different species – some build soil, others connect networks, some spread seeds, and others pollinate and cross-fertilize – our garden community thrives when each volunteer group embraces their unique contribution to the whole. The Four Volunteer Groups: Organisms in Our Garden Ecosystem We welcome a maximum of 6 volunteers per group to foster deep connections, meaningful collaboration, and personal growth within each team. Our tasks are designed not just to maintain the garden, but to develop interpersonal skills, strengthen community bonds, and deepen understanding of regenerative systems. Each group has specific tasks to complete over the 2-month volunteer period, requiring approximately 10 hours of individual commitment. With 6 volunteers per group sharing the workload collaboratively, this averages to less than 1 hour per week per person. Each volunteer gets 12 Role to Play points by the end of the semester.

Goals and Objectives of Each Working Group

The Builders – Care for the Earth ??Organism Inspiration: Ants Like ants who create the physical infrastructure that enables their entire colony to thrive, Builders focus on the tangible structures and systems that make our garden a resilient, productive space. You’ll work with soil, wood, tools, and plants, creating the foundation upon which all other garden activities depend. Your Role in the Living System: • Construct and maintain garden infrastructure (shelters, fencing, planting beds) • Develop and tend the experimental student planting zone • Ensure the physical systems support the garden’s growth and accessibility.

The Connectors – Care for People ??Organism Inspiration: Owls Owls symbolize wisdom, presence, and the ability to see the bigger picture in community life. As Connectors, you weave the social fabric that transforms individual participants into a genuine community, creating spaces where different generations, cultures, and perspectives can meet and learn from each other. Your Role in the Living System: • Design and facilitate community events and intergenerational activities • Bridge connections between students, seniors, children, and local neighbours • Create inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued.The Storytellers – Fair Share ??Organism Inspiration: ButterfliesLike butterflies that pollinate by carrying life and beauty between flowers, Storytellers ensure that the garden’s knowledge, experiences, and abundance reach the wider community. You make the invisible visible, sharing the garden’s stories in ways that inspire others and attract resources and partnerships. Your Role in the Living System: • Capture and share garden stories through photos, videos, and written narratives • Design visual communication (signage, social media, documentation) • Create pathways for knowledge sharing and community engagement.The Pollinators – Connecting All Systems ??Organism Inspiration: BeesBees are essential for ecosystem health because they cross-pollinate, creating connections that enable entire systems to reproduce and evolve. As Pollinators, you move between all the other groups, facilitating collaboration, identifying synergies, and helping the garden ecosystem adapt and grow through strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange. Your Role in the Living System: • Facilitate collaboration between all volunteer groups • Research and develop strategic partnerships with local organizations • Support knowledge transfer between the garden and academic curricula • Identify opportunities for system-wide growth and evolution.

Semester Plan (October 3 – November 22):

Each role has its own way of contributing: building, connecting, sharing stories, cross-pollinating, but always working as part of the same ecosystem.

We will meet 5 times in person (1 next Friday and the others on Saturday mornings – October 11, October 25, November 15 and November 22 for a final sharing of the deliverables). These are our main workdays where you’ll collaborate with your group and the wider team.

You will also have a bank of hours to complete the 10h for tasks outside Saturdays (that you may end up using or not. If the deliverables are completed you will receive the 12 points anyway), which you can manage flexibly with your group.

Beyond Barriers: Queer Voices in Health & Rights (movie, talk & activity)
2025-10-13 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Nova School of Business and Economics, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, Carcavelos, 2775-405, Portugal
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking session with Pushpa Joshi, our 8th Social Innovator in Residence at DESIS Lab @Nova SBE from the ERA Chair in Social Innovation. This special event, co-organized with the NOVA SBE Pride Association Student Club, brings global queer experiences into conversation with local realities.

Pushpa Joshi is a remarkable social researcher and advocate working at the intersection of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and LGBTI+ issues in Nepal. Her groundbreaking work includes leading the research project “Queering Access”, which explores the experiences of queer people navigating Nepal’s SRHR landscape, and directing a powerful documentary on the menstruation-related experiences of trans men in Nepal.

What to Expect:

Exclusive Documentary ScreeningWatch Pushpa’s recent short documentary on the menstruation-related experiences of trans men in Nepal – a powerful piece that challenges conventional narratives and brings visibility to underrepresented voices.

Facilitated ConversationEngage in an open dialogue co-facilitated by Pushpa Joshi and members of the NOVA SBE Pride Association Student Club. Explore:

Key insights from Pushpa’s research and storytelling work

Challenges and approaches to inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Global perspectives on queer activism and lived experiences

Intersections between LGBTI+ rights and healthcare access

Interactive WorkshopParticipate in a hands-on activity designed by Pushpa, connecting the themes explored in the documentary to broader topics of social innovation, advocacy, and inclusive design.

Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/beyond-barriers-queer-voices-in-health-rights-movie-talk-activity-tickets-1668701594389?aff=oddtdtcreator

About Our Social Innovator in Residence & Speaker

Pushpa Joshi is a young activist from Nepal with over a decade of experience advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), adolescent sexuality, and gender equality. She co-founded YoSHAN (Youth-led SRHR Advocacy Nepal), where she leads youth-centered, feminist initiatives.

An experienced educator, Pushpa has trained healthcare providers on rights-based SRHR services, supported teachers in delivering human rights-based sexuality education, and empowered thousands of young people in advocacy and movement building. Her work emphasizes structural reform, intersectionality, and creating inclusive spaces, especially for marginalized communities.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Gender Studies, she also uses photography and filmmaking to amplify gender justice and lived experiences.

About the Organizers

DESIS Lab @Nova SBE from the ERA Chair in Social Innovation is a design research lab focused on social innovation and sustainability. Through our Social Innovator in Residence program, we bring inspiring changemakers to our campus to share their work, spark meaningful dialogue, and build connections with our students, faculty, and broader community.

NOVA SBE Pride Association Student Club is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Nova SBE community, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility. https://novaprideassociation.wordpress.com/

Who Should Attend

This event is perfect for:

Students, faculty, and staff interested in LGBTI+ issues and social justice

Researchers working on gender, sexuality, and health topics

Social innovators and activists

Anyone curious about global perspectives on queer rights and advocacy

Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community

Important Information

Language: English with Portuguese Q&A support available

Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible

Capacity Limited: Early registration recommended

Contact Information

For questions about this event, please contact:DESIS Lab: erachair@novasbe.pt

Voices from the Himalayas - 3 stories of Nepalese women
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Tasca das Artes, R. Prof. Celestino da Costa, Lisboa, Lisboa, 1170-322, Portugal
Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling and meaningful conversation as we present “Voices from the Himalayas – 3 Stories of Nepalese Women,” featuring three compelling short documentaries by filmmaker and activist Pushpa Joshi.

This special screening is part of our collaboration with Olhares do Mediterrâneo – Women’s Film Festival and will take place at Tasca das Artes, bringing together cinema, activism, and community dialogue in one inspiring space.

Pushpa Joshi, our Social Innovator in Residence Fall 2025, is a young activist from Nepal with over a decade of experience advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), adolescent sexuality, and gender equality. She co-founded YoSHAN (Youth-led SRHR Advocacy Nepal), where she leads youth-centered, feminist initiatives. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Gender Studies, Pushpa uses photography and filmmaking to amplify gender justice and lived experiences.

The three films – Lalita, Veiled, and Tarang – tell stories of women navigating challenges that society often presents to them. Each film portrays how women seek dignity, love, and freedom in their own unique ways, even when faced with silence, stigma, or societal expectations. Together, they remind us of the everyday strength it takes to be yourself and to make choices in a world that doesn’t always make it easy.

Agenda:

Intro from DESIS Lab @Nova SBE and ERA Chair in Social Innovation representative and Festival Olhares do Mediterrâneo

Film Screening: Three powerful short documentaries exploring themes of gender, identity, and resilience

Conversation with Pushpa Joshi: Join us for an intimate discussion about the films, her work, and the intersection of activism and storytelling

Cocktail Reception: Stay for finger food and drinks, connect with Pushpa, and continue the conversation

Date & Time: October 16, 2025Location: Tasca das ArtesDuration: 90 minutesEntry: Free

A special thank you to our partners Olhares do Mediterrâneo – Women’s Film Festival for this meaningful collaboration and to Tasca das Artes for hosting us in their welcoming space!

Come for the stories, stay for the connections!

DESIGN GYM FALL'25 WORKSHOP: Turn Design Research into a Business Superpower
2025-10-22 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
This hands-on workshop will show you how design research can become your ultimate innovation superpower. You’ll learn to sharpen your empathy radar and transform everyday interactions into actionable insights to create transformative value propositions and thoughtful, sustainable solutions for society, organizations, and communities.

Through dynamic, practical exercises, we’ll explore how small observations and authentic conversations can spark big ideas: supporting you to shape innovations that truly matter, beyond the obvious and beyond the extractive.

What to Expect

Fieldwork at your fingertips → fast, practical research methods you can use anywhere to understand people and contexts deeply.

Curiosity in action → how to observe, ask better questions, and uncover hidden needs and aspirations.

From clues to strategy → turn everyday discoveries into business opportunities into value for organizations, communities, and the world.

Superpowered collaboration → an open space to exchange perspectives, foster empathy, and transform noise into actionable insight.

If you believe creativity, empathy, and human connection are the real edge in a VUCA world, come discover your superpowers.

Where

Nova School of Business and Economics – Room B130

PRICENOVA Students = 3eurosExternal Public = 5 euros

YOUR FACILITATOR

Daniela Basílio is an Innovation Consultant, Designer, and Facilitator with 12+ years of experience helping organizations transform insights into impactful action. She has led projects for global players such as IKEA, Roche, Leroy Merlin, and Fidelidade, always with a focus on human-centered research and practical innovation.

Her belief: the right questions—asked with empathy and curiosity—are the real superpower for creating innovation that benefits everyone, where others might only see noise.

Join us to activate your human superpowers and see opportunities to make meaningful difference!

THE DESIGN GYM FALL 2025

The new Design Gym is a series of fast-paced, hands-on workshops designed to help you build and expand your design toolkit. Each 90-minute session focuses on practical, in-demand skills across a range of design practices.

But it doesn’t stop there. After each workshop, participants gain access to dedicated office hours where they can get personalized feedback from the facilitators, explore how to apply their new skills to real-world projects, and develop stronger portfolios and case studies.

Whether you’re sharpening your current capabilities or breaking into new territory, the Design Gym is here to help you confidently practice, explain, and showcase your growth as a designer.

C3 Project Celebration & KPMG Career Opportunities | Where Creativity Meets Consultancy
2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:45 (Europe/Lisbon) | KPMG Gallery at Nova SBE, Rua da Holanda, Campus de Carcavelos - Nova SBE, Carcavelos, 2775-405, Portugal
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Where Creativity Meets Consultancy

Are you a student interested in consulting careers that combine business expertise with social impact?

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore purpose-driven career paths at KPMG Portugal while celebrating the C3: Community, Collaboration, Creativity project, a collaboration that brought new dynamics, identity, and colour to our campus spaces.

Network with senior KPMG professionals and discuss work opportunities while experiencing how consultancy drives creative community impact.

Event Structure

Lightning Talks (40min)

“Building a Purpose-Driven Career at KPMG” – Catarina Azevedo, People & Culture Director

“Building Collaborative Work Environments” – Catarina Oliveira, Senior Advisor

“What Does Consultancy Have to Do with Sustainability?” – Renato Monteiro, ESG & Sustainability Consultant

“Leading Change Through Design” – Former KPMG Design Fellow

Networking & Career discussions (60 minutes)

Structured networking with refreshments, meet KPMG decision makers, learn about current opportunities, and explore career paths in consulting, sustainability, and innovation.

Interactive Exhibition (All Day – not integrated in the event timings. Visit whenever)

Walk through the C3 transformation story – from community mapping to the colourful installations you see today: Stained Glass, Quiet Kube, Konnect collaborative area, and green spaces that brought new freedom of movement and identity to the gallery.

What students will gain

Career Insights: Direct access to KPMG professionals across People & Culture, Sustainability, and InnovationRecruitment Opportunity: Meet hiring decision makers and learn about current openingsSkills Connection: See how project experience translates to consulting careersAcademic Credit: Available through Career Services integration

Who should attend

Students interested in consulting careers, sustainability/ESG roles, innovation or impact driven positions, or the KPMG Ambassadors Program. Also valuable for anyone involved in community projects wanting to understand how these skills apply in corporate settings.The C3 project

The C3 project was led by the DESIS (DESIGN for Social Innovation and Sustainability) Lab @ NOVA SBE from the ERA Chair in Social Innovation, which focus on unleashing a new generation of future leaders who are aware of the impact they want to have in their lives and know exactly which ways of behavior they can utilize to balance demanding work with a joyful life.The DESIS Lab is the programming and community engagement arm of the ERA Chair in Social Innovation. We believe that to innovate with purpose and develop sustainable solutions to complex social issues requires creative collaboration and a design thinking mindset. It is part of the DESIS International network, a group of academics, researchers and students who orient their design and research activities towards social innovation. If you want to know more: https://socialinnova-chair.com/desis-lab/
