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From survival to prosperity of social organizations in Portugal

Frequently asked questions and answers at this time of uncertainty

Economics

Encouraging European solidarity: an unconditional basic income

We are living in extraordinary and exceptional times. Many have lost their jobs and incomes. The crisis is first and foremost a public-health crisis, but its economic repercussions demand a response which manifests our solidarity and which can help ensure basic living conditions throughout Europe and the well-being of all.

Sustainability

Hey Homo Economicus – Are You Still Alive?

Sustainable start-ups kick off transformation and innovation towards sustainable development and system change. But who is the one behind the venture?

Education

Orquestra Sem Fronteiras | Orchestra Without Borders

Orquestra Sem Fronteiras (Orchestra Without Borders) exists to support young musicians and reduce social and cultural inequalities through music.

Meet Inês Relvas - Nova SBE Alumna

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Sustainability

Meet Bárbara Leão de Carvalho - Nova SBE Alumna

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Meet Margarida Fezas Vital - Nova SBE Alumna

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Meet Jo Dietrich - Nova SBE Student

An inspiring CEMS MIM student at Nova SBE, recently recognized Forbes Under 30. Founder of ZAEM to bring youth thinking into companies.

Entrepreneurship

Meet João Albino - Nova SBE Alumnus

João is a successful Entrepreneur living in Mexico City and a big fan of mobility. He is the co-founder of Urbvan and together with an amazing team they're building a network based on people needs in urban areas. João holds a BSc. in Economics from Nova SBE, and a MSc. in Strategic Marketing from Cranfield Business School (UK).

Made in Portugal: A recipe to fight the opioid crisis

Opioid abuse is one of the biggest challenges currently faced by American society. Twenty-five years ago, Portugal too was amidst a drug epidemic. The Portuguese strategy to fight the drug epidemic had at its core the idea that drug addicts are not criminals, but rather patients who need help. And you know what? It succeeded.

Education

Why media platforms have an incentive problem and Nova SBE Awareness Student Club’s purpose

Is there a reason for the recent rise in populism across the globe? If so, how can we correct it? We think we found a solution.

Brown sugar, how come you taste so good?

More than 40 countries around the world have introduced or are considering introducing soda taxes. These instruments aim to reduce the consumption of products whose prices do not reflect their true social costs by making them comparatively more expensive. In Portugal, the soda tax is particularly interesting to study because there is a clear incentive for manufacturers of drinks with sugar content at or above the threshold to reformulate recipes and avoid paying the higher tax.

Act, The Floor is Yours!

Omnis Civitas Contra se Divisa non stabit is the moto commanding our alma mater. It literally means that every city divided against itself will vanish. That is exactly what we, at Nova Debate, embraced over the last term and what we should always aim at, especially in times like the ones we are going through now.

Childhood interventions: impacts on health, schooling, and socioeconomic outcomes

The first years of life are crucial for health and well-being throughout life’s course. During our childhood years, we are more malleable and receptive to external influence and this implies that there is an opportunity to promote the development of cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Challenges and opportunities in aging societies

Our challenge is to allow individuals to remain as active as possible and to age as healthily as possible, maintaining their functional capacity. We need not only to alleviate the pressures of aging on the economy but also, and above all, to guarantee the quality of life.

Health Literacy — The Value of Good, Timely, Evidence-based Information

In a life-threatening disease for which a cure is not yet discovered, knowledge about the most promising treatments and how to access them can be determinant for a patient’s life.

Marketing and Sales

Advertising Effectiveness: The Impact of Advertising Creativity and Emotional Media Context

It is crucial for brands and managers to understand if their advertising efforts are effective.

“Snitches get stitches” — The impact of corruption and whistle blowing

Nurturing ethical virtues in companies has benefits for stakeholders and corporations and creates positive impacts on the companies’ financial performance. Nevertheless, in recent years, we witnessed reports of ethical misconduct and corruption seems to arise as one of the most perpetuating issues in our society.

Marketing and Sales

How to build and advertise a successful startup

Cristina Almeida, Alumna and Head of Platform at MAZE, shares with us valuable insights learned on Week 11 in MAZE X.

Marketing and Sales

How to hack selling as an entrepreneur

Cristina Almeida, Alumna and Head of Platform at MAZE-Impact, shares with us what MAZE X learned from Miguel Arroia from Salesforce on week 9 of their 2019 Maze X impact startup programme.

Digital & Technology

Self-driving vehicles potential impacts on our society

As the world moves towards a place immerse of technology, self-driving capabilities are becoming a reality in our society and are affecting people’s daily lives.

Retirement age: One size does not fit all

The European population is ageing, challenging both the financial and social sustainability of pension systems. By 2050, Portugal will face one of the most alarming scenarios, with roughly two people aged 65 or more for every three at working age — almost doubling the 2016 figure. Reforms in the health system and the labor market are of utmost importance to ensure our pension system remains financially and socially stable throughout the ageing process of our society.

Environment