Business Research Unit

Business Research Unit The Business Research Unit of the Iscte-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, BRU-Iscte, is a scientific research entity.

The Business Research Unit is a multidisciplinary research center of Iscte-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, whose scope spans various Business areas. Researchers are mainly faculty from the Iscte Business School (IBS), accredited by AMBA and AACSB, and ranked in the Financial Times European Business Schools ranking, as well as in the Times Higher Education ranking. BRU is accredited by the Funda

ção para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), the National Research Agency, and is currently graded with Excellent. Research is funded by FCT core funding, by international and national competitive research grants, as well as by other research contracts with public and private entities. The main goal of BRU is to promote research at the highest international standards, namely via our 3 interweaving pillars:

Excellence in Research by improving sound research in core Business areas that further advances the international scientific literature
World-class Ph.D. programmes able to attract promising national and international students
Engaging with society by developing solutions for specific corporate and societal challenges
BRU is currently organized in six Research Groups that mirror our multidisciplinary strengths: Accounting; Marketing & Management; Data Analytics; Economics; Finance and Organization Behaviour & Human Resources. At present, BRU runs 4 accredited doctoral programmes, totally taught in English, enrolling 80 students annually of several nationalities. A PhD in Management with 6 specialisations (Accounting, Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Quantitative Methods applied to Management, Strategy and Entrepreneurship), a PhD in Economics, a PhD in Finance and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), partly in collaboration with Chinese Universities.

🤝 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹➡️ https://iscteiul.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Oob1Imp7...
20/05/2026

🤝 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹

➡️ https://iscteiul.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Oob1Imp7cx1Rky

Whether your company already has established initiatives or is just taking its first steps, every perspective matters. We are keen to learn from the experiences of those who already promote these initiatives, but also from the vision of those who have not yet embarked on this journey - which is why all companies are welcome to participate, regardless of their level of involvement in corporate volunteering. It is precisely this diversity that allows us to build a more accurate, useful, and inspiring picture of the sector.

Iscte Knowledge and Innovation (𝗕𝟰𝗦𝗜_𝗜𝘀𝗰𝘁𝗲 - 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲), in partnership with GRACE - Empresas Responsáveis, is developing the 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹: https://iscteiul.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Oob1Imp7cx1Rky

By taking part, you will be contributing to:
🎯 Raising the visibility of company practices and challenges
🎯 Identifying trends and opportunities
🎯 Strengthening the impact of corporate volunteering on society

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🤝 𝗔𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗿 𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 𝗲𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹

➡️ https://iscteiul.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Oob1Imp7cx1Rky

Quer a sua empresa já tenha iniciativas implementadas, quer esteja ainda a dar os primeiros passos, todas as perspetivas contam. Interessa-nos conhecer as experiências de quem já promove estas iniciativas, mas também a visão de quem ainda não iniciou este caminho - por isso, todas as empresas são bem-vindas a participar, independentemente do seu nível de envolvimento em voluntariado corporativo. É com base nesta diversidade que conseguimos construir uma visão mais real, útil e inspiradora para o setor.

O Iscte Knowledge and Innovation (𝗕𝟰𝗦𝗜_𝗜𝘀𝗰𝘁𝗲 - 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲), em parceria com GRACE - Empresas Responsáveis, está a desenvolver o 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗼 𝗲𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹: https://iscteiul.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Oob1Imp7cx1Rky

Ao participar, estará a contribuir para:
🎯 Dar visibilidade às práticas e desafios das empresas
🎯 Identificar tendências e oportunidades
🎯 Reforçar o impacto do voluntariado corporativo na sociedade

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝘙𝘌𝘎𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘙 𝘕𝘖𝘞!On May 18, BRU- Iscte is hosting the TRANSFORM Symposium - a free...
13/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝘙𝘌𝘎𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘙 𝘕𝘖𝘞!

On May 18, BRU- Iscte is hosting the TRANSFORM Symposium - a free online event bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across Europe to share knowledge and insights into the future of the human workforce.

The programme covers the presentation and discussion of findings from:
▪️ The Blueprint of Tomorrow Survey and stakeholder focus groups
▪️ Workforce 2050 scenario planning and ethical challenges
▪️ A Policy Hackathon on shaping the future workforce
▪️ The Future Workforce Roadmap
▪️ Reflections on the Contributes of the Project and Open Debate (moderated by André Callus, National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE))

The morning closes with a high-level panel discussion, moderated by Sara Ramos (DINÂMIA'CET- Iscte - Centre for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies), featuring:

▪️ Helena Andre - Former Minister of Labour of Portugal & former ILO Director
▪️ Mark Bergfeld - Director of Property Services & UNI Care at UNI Europa
▪️ Renee Laiviera - Commissioner & A/Executive Director at the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) Malta & member of the Council of Europe’s ECRI
▪️ Susana Abad de las Heras - Deputy Director General of New Forms of Employment and Labour Market Foresight (Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy)

📅 Date: 18 May 2026
⏱️ Time: 08:30 WEST | 09:30 CET
💻 Format: Online, free of charge

Register: https://forms.office.com/e/twTVRJz79i
More information: https://bru.iscte-iul.pt/research/conferences/transform/

The event is organised by the TRANSFORM team at Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, led by Sílvia da Silva, together with Sara Ramos, Maria João Velez, Diogo Espinhal Torres, and Mafalda Casais.

Project TRANSFORM partners:
Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Business Research Unit
National Commission for the Promotion of Equality
Fakulteta za organizacijske študije v Novem mestu
UCLL Research & Expertise
Comparative Research Network
Innovation Hive
Well-being LAB
IRES FVG Impresa Sociale
Fundacja "Fundusz Inicjatyw"

22/12/2025

Happy holidays from the BRU-Iscte team!

The 4th SocioDigital Lab Conference brought together researchers, experts, policy makers, and civil society representati...
18/12/2025

The 4th SocioDigital Lab Conference brought together researchers, experts, policy makers, and civil society representatives to reflect on the 5 years of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

The event was two days of debate, knowledge sharing, and reflection on public policies with an impact on the present and future of social Europe.

The conclusions of the conference will give rise to Policy Briefs, to be launched in 2026.

https://sociodigitallab.iscte-iul.pt/post/pilar-europeu-dos-direitos-sociais-em-foco-na-confer%C3%AAncia-anual-do-sociodigital-lab

We are pleased to share that BRU-Iscte researcher Fernando Ferreira was distinguished with the certificate of 'Outstandi...
18/12/2025

We are pleased to share that BRU-Iscte researcher Fernando Ferreira was distinguished with the certificate of 'Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing' by the Journal of Operational Research Society (ABS3).

15/12/2025

BRU-Iscte researcher Maria José Sousa is among the featured researchers in EntreCampus magazine. The latest issue will be available soon!

BRU-Iscte researcher Sandra Loureiro was awarded the ‘Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Social Sciences’ accolade ...
12/12/2025

BRU-Iscte researcher Sandra Loureiro was awarded the ‘Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Social Sciences’ accolade for the year 2025, from the platform Web of Science (Clarivate).

According to WoS:

‘Highly Cited Researchers demonstrate significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research. Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers which rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science Core Collection over the past eleven years. However, citation activity is not the sole selection indicator. This list, based on citation data, is then refined using other quantitative metrics, as well as qualitative analysis and expert judgment.’

We are pleased to share that BRU-Iscte researchers Ana Junça Silva and António Caetano received the Outstanding Paper ac...
12/12/2025

We are pleased to share that BRU-Iscte researchers Ana Junça Silva and António Caetano received the Outstanding Paper accolade in the 2025 Emerald Literati Awards, with the work 'Procrastination is not only a "thief of time," but also a thief of happiness: it buffers the beneficial effects of telework on well-being,' published in the International Journal of Manpower (Q1 in JCR).

This recognition is awarded by the journal editor and editorial team, highlighting the scientific contribution and impact of the work.

You can read the paper here:
Junça Silva, A., Neves, P., & Caetano, A. (2024). Procrastination is not only a “thief of time”, but also a thief of happiness: It buffers the beneficial effects of telework on well-being via daily micro-events of IT workers. International Journal of Manpower, 45(1), 89-108. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-05-2022-0223

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Horário de Funcionamento

Segunda-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Terça-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Quarta-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Quinta-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Sexta-feira 09:00 - 17:30

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