Our mission is to develop psychological and psychosocial knowledge, integrating different levels of analysis and various methodological approaches. Advancing theory-based analysis of contemporary problems, we develop interventions and inform knowledge-based public policies. The training of students and young researchers is also a priority, as are integrating theories across the various areas of psychology, and connecting them with other disciplines, consolidating our reputation as an internationally recognized centre of excellence.

 

Today CIS-iscte is recognized for its contributions to areas such as:

• Emotions: Experience, Recognition & Regulation

• Environment, climate change & Citizenship

• Intergroup Relations & Identity

• Interpersonal Relations

• Family and Education Systems

• Psychological Development

• Situated Social Cognition

• Social Disparities in Health

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CIS-iscte obtained the classification of Excellent on the last evaluation (2019) carried out by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).