Program Overview

M50 Program

The M50 program is designed to promote and recycle knowledge, with a focus on scientific, technical, and cultural themes rooted in the areas of expertise of the University of Lisbon's schools. The program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of complex global challenges and to foster interdisciplinarity.

Course Description

The course "Entender o Mundo no Séc. XXI" (Understanding the World in the 21st Century) is part of the M50 program. It is designed to promote a deeper understanding of the world and its complexities, with a focus on the grand challenges facing humanity.

Target Audience

The course is primarily aimed at individuals over 50 years old, with a minimum education level of secondary school or equivalent. However, participants from other age groups are also welcome.

Course Structure

The course will be held over several semesters, with each semester focusing on a specific theme. The themes will be explored through lectures, discussions, and analysis, with the goal of providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Semesters and Themes

• 2024/25 - 1.ş Semestre: Grandes Temas das Cięncias Sociais (Grand Themes in Social Sciences)
• 2024/25 - 2.ş Semestre: Grandes Temas das Cięncias da Saúde (Grand Themes in Health Sciences)
• 2025/26 - 1.ş Semestre: Grandes Temas das Artes e Humanidades (Grand Themes in Arts and Humanities)
• 2025/26 - 2.ş Semestre: Grandes Temas das Cięncias e Tecnologia (Grand Themes in Sciences and Technology)

Previous Editions

Previous editions of the course have covered topics such as:

• 2023/2024 - 2.ş Semestre: O que esperar da Cięncia e Tecnologia num mundo em mudança? (What to Expect from Science and Technology in a Changing World?)
• 2023/2024 - 1.ş Semestre: Património Material e Imaterial: Herança e Desafios (Material and Intangible Heritage: Legacy and Challenges)
• 2022/2023 - 2.ş Semestre: Bem-estar, promoçăo de saúde e envelhecimento (Well-being, Health Promotion, and Aging)
• 2022/2023 - 1.ş Semestre: Desafios Globais: dos Riscos ŕ Resilięncia (Global Challenges: From Risks to Resilience)

Admission Criteria

• Age: Primarily aimed at individuals over 50 years old
• Education: Minimum secondary school education or equivalent
• Application: Online application through the FenixEdu platform

Tuition Fees

• Application fee: 10 (non-refundable)
• Tuition fee: 140 per semester + 2.10 (school insurance)

Research Areas

The course covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Social sciences
• Health sciences
• Arts and humanities
• Sciences and technology

Faculty and Staff

The course is taught by faculty members and researchers from various schools of the University of Lisbon, ensuring an interdisciplinary approach to the topics covered.