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Diogo Ramada Curto, a prominent historian and the Director-General of the National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal), died this Saturday at age 66. A professor at the New University of Lisbon, he was widely recognized for his critical research on the Portuguese empire and his contributions to contemporary historiography.
An academic and scientist in the field of Theoretical Physics proposes areas of dialogue between the two sides in a new book.
A physician, pharmacologist, and full professor at the University of Porto, he was the founder of the Institute of Bioethics at the Catholic University and held the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics.
The professor of Nutritional Biochemistry at Nova Medical School usually takes three weeks of holiday: “One week to switch off, one to enjoy, and one for the countdown.”
Professor Francisco Carvalho Guerra, a key figure in Portuguese science and education and founder of the Catholic University of Porto's regional centre, has passed away at 93. A distinguished biochemist and former head of the Order of Pharmacists, he was remembered by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and university officials as a visionary leader, dedicated educator, and influential academic who left a lasting legacy in Porto and beyond.
The academic was the first head of the Order of Pharmacists and was responsible for the founding and expansion of the Catholic University in Porto. Francisco Carvalho Guerra was 93 years old.
He has researched, innovated, and taught at the best European and American institutions, and directed the Gulbenkian Science Institute. He is highly cited and decorated. And more than invited, he was always chosen.
In an interview, historian Omer Bartov discusses his latest book, which analyzes the trajectory of Israel and the current 'race to the abyss.' He argues that Israel lacks a constitution and defined borders, leading to a corrosive dynamic between its Jewish and democratic identity. Bartov contends that the country requires external pressure, such as sanctions, to force a political shift, as he believes the current internal opposition fails to offer a real alternative regarding the Palestinian issue. He also addresses his classification of the situation in Gaza as genocide, citing a pattern of operations and political rhetoric, and reflects on the silencing of campus protests in the US.
Diogo Ramada Curto, a distinguished historian, academic, and director of the National Library of Portugal, has passed away. Known for his restless spirit and interdisciplinary approach to history, he challenged traditional narratives, particularly regarding the Portuguese colonial expansion. A prolific author and professor at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, he left a significant mark on social sciences and historical research, remembered by peers and institutions for his critical intellect and dedication to public service.
Diogo Ramada Curto, a full professor at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the New University of Lisbon, died on Saturday at the age of 66.
Diogo Ramada Curto died this Saturday at the age of 66. He was a historian, full professor, director of the National Library, and a long-time contributor to Expresso.
The Cape Verdean constitutionalist and professor Wladimir Brito died today in Portugal following a long illness, the Cape Verdean embassy announced, highlighting his role as one of the main drafters of the 1992 Constitution.
In an interview with Observador, writer and translator Frederico Lourenço recalls the monumental decade-long task of translating the Bible and recounts how it led him to return to being a practicing Catholic.
A discreet and affectionate figure, always available to share his experience as an architect and professor at the Porto School, Sérgio Fernandez has died at the age of 89.
She was a full professor and an authority on the study of Portuguese literature, having won the P.E.N. Essay Prize twice.
