The Institute for Political Studies (IEP) at Católica has won the first edition of the FLAD Rui Machete Award. The official award ceremony took place on October 27 at the headquarters of the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), celebrating the institution's distinguished work and academic impact.
The formal session was attended by the director of the IEP, Mónica Dias, who received the distinction. Representing Católica’s leadership were Vice-Rector Nelson Ribeiro and the Patriarch of Lisbon and Grand Chancellor of Católica, D. Rui Valério.
The gathering highlighted the merit and international scope of the initiatives cultivated within Católica, concluding with a musical performance by the vocal ensemble Os Cupertinos. This achievement reflects the ongoing commitment to academic excellence and the building of global partnerships that define the Católica community.
