News
New application for the “Assessment of Companies’ Qualifications and Performance” project approved
The project aims to assess the impact of vocational training, lifelong learning, and the processes of skills validation and certification on the alignment between the supply and demand for qualifications and skills, as well as on business performance.
"Struggles Against Poverty" Conference Promotes Debate on Inequalities and Collective Action
CoLABOR is partnering with Pluriversidade Comunitária, Rede DLBC Lisboa, and LARGO Residências for this event, which highlights the participation of people directly affected by poverty and the sharing of knowledge as contributions to the development of collective responses.
CoLABOR researchers contribute to an article in the scientific journal *Energy Research*
The phase-out of coal in Portugal in 2021 was celebrated politically as a milestone in climate leadership.
25 Years of the Escolhas Program: CoLABOR Presents Evaluation Results
The session marked the conclusion of a year of work by the CoLABOR team and serves as an example of how research and knowledge production can contribute to the analysis, evaluation, and formulation of evidence-based public policies, bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and public decision-making and action.
CoLABOR will be participating in European Researchers' Night with QuizLABOR, which is dedicated to climate change
We look forward to your visit and participation at the National Museum of Natural History and Science.
Article by a CoLABOR researcher on platform work recognized by the Spanish Federation of Sociology
The article is available as open access in English, French, and Spanish.
CoLABOR Presents Findings from the Evaluation of the 25th Anniversary of the Escolhas Program
The results of this assessment will be presented publicly on September 24, between 9:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., in the auditorium of the Lisbon Youth Center in Moscavide.
CoLABOR uses large language models (LLMs) to analyze the case law of the Supreme Administrative Court (STA)
The initiative aims to support the analysis of the case law of the Supreme Administrative Court (STA) by automatically extracting structured information from its rulings using artificial intelligence models.
CoLABOR Researcher Analyzes the Challenges of AI in the Portuguese Economy
In the IPPS-Iscte report, *The State of the Nation and Public Policies 2026*, João Vasco Lopes analyzes the challenges of adopting artificial intelligence in Portugal, highlighting the constraints faced by the business community and the challenges of the National Artificial Intelligence Agenda.
CoLABOR's 8th Anniversary
On its 8th anniversary, CoLABOR marked the occasion with a guided tour of Alhandra, revisiting the town’s industrial and labor history.
CoLABOR Hosts a Visit from Representatives of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
This initiative is part of CoLABOR’s internationalization strategy, helping to strengthen scientific cooperation networks and promote dialogue with leading international institutions.
CoLABOR Conducts an Evaluation of the Local Social Development Contracts (CLDS)
CoLABOR was selected to conduct an evaluation of the Local Social Development Contracts (CLDS) program, promoted by the Agency for Development and Cohesion, I.P. (AD&C), as part of the Portugal 2030 Comprehensive Evaluation Plan.
Study Reveals the Economic and Strategic Impact of CoLABs in Portugal
CoLABOR has been part of this network since its inception in 2018 and continues to hold the Collaborative Laboratory designation awarded by the Foundation for Science and Technology.
CoLABOR and its member companies present a joint analysis of the labor market in Portugal
CoLABOR, in partnership with the Minho Region Business Confederation, DST Group, Mota-Engil, and Sonae, along with its members, is presenting the report today Employment in Portugal – Diagnosis and Recommendations for Public Policy and Business Strategies
Presentation and Discussion of the Report "Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies"
On May 26, at 2:30 p.m., in Porto, at the Manuel António da Mota Foundation Auditorium, there will be a presentation of the report *Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies*, followed by a discussion with experts.
CoLABOR is part of a consortium assessing the impact of European funds on the skills of young people
The evaluation, expected to last 12 months, will analyze the effects of the program’s interventions over time with the aim of informing management, planning, and public policy decisions.
CoLABOR is developing an Atlas of Portugal in Europe for IPPS-Iscte
The launch of the “Atlas of Portugal in Europe” precedes the celebrations for Europe Day, observed on May 9, and also marks the 40th anniversary of Portugal’s accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), now the European Union (EU).
Presentation and Discussion of the Report "Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies"
On May 26, at 2:30 p.m., in Porto, at the Manuel António da Mota Foundation Auditorium, there will be a presentation of the report *Employment in Portugal: Public Policies and Business Strategies*, followed by a discussion with experts.
CoLABOR is participating in an international project to combat gender-based and domestic violence in São Tomé and Príncipe
Between April 2026 and March 2027, CoLABOR will be responsible for developing an information management system focused on gender-based and domestic violence in São Tomé and Príncipe.
CoLABOR Strengthens Ties with SOCIEUX+
This meeting underscores CoLABOR’s commitment to the exchange of knowledge and best practices in the field of social and labor policies.