Narrative Medicine (NM) is evolving from its first definitions (Charon, 2001; Greenhalgh. 1999) and perhaps can be seen as moving towards an approach related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations. In the past two decades, NM has been “used” mainly with certain groups to develop empathy and trust in the relationship […]
This talk brings together ageing studies and children’s literature in order to argue that the relationship between child and older person has ramifications for our understanding of ourselves as temporal and relational beings. Scholars such as Vanessa Joosen have suggested that we revisit the traditionally limiting and even stereotypical alignment between the child and the […]
Ciclo de Seminários “Lectures on the Medieval North”: Massimiliano Bampi – Defining Old Norse saga genres: problems and perspectives Resumo: "Although in Old Norse scholarship it is customary to divide the corpus of extant sagas into genres, the current taxonomy has proven rather controversial for a number of reasons. In this talk I shall address the most relevant issues […]
“The Road goes ever on and on: Commemorating J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)” sets to celebrate the works of Tolkien, 50 years after the author’s death. It will bring together scholars, fans, and enthusiasts to explore the rich and complex world of Middle-earth, as well as Tolkien’s wider literary and cultural legacy. In addition to the keynote […]
Course in Narrative Medicine: from 5 June to 3 July 2023, during post-labour hours 17h00-20h00. The Course in Narrative Medicine takes place during the summer semester, from 5 June to 3 July, after working hours, from 5pm to 8pm, and in hybrid format (face-to-face and remote). The Course aims to provide training on the role, […]
Videos are an essential tool in academic work, offering a powerful way to communicate research papers, ideas, and arguments. Video abstracts and video essays visually demonstrate research findings and allow for the use of creative tools to convey complex ideas and emotions in an impactful way. Videos capture affective, experiential, and embodied qualities that are […]
RHOME 2023 Representations of Home in Literatures and Cultures in English (Dis)locations: the shifting thematics of home The ULICES Representations of Home research project addresses issues of identity and belonging in different geo-political, socio-cultural contexts of countries where English is or has become a language of communication. Since its formation in 2013, the project has […]
Nameless City / Cidade Sem Nome — Exposição de Fotografia Integrada no congresso Representations of Home in Literatures and Cultures in English — (Dis)locations: The Shifting Thematics of Home, a exposição restospectiva de fotografia Cidade Sem Nome reúne trabalho desenvolvido ao […]
Palestra PHM, 6 de julho 2023, “Comunicação e perda: A narrativa dos profissionais de saúde em cuidados paliativos” com Maria de Jesus Moura (Instituto Português de Oncologia, Lisboa). A palestra estará disponível online via Zoom, através do link Zoom, no dia 6 de julho 2023 (quinta-feira), a partir das 17.00h (Hora de Portugal Continental).
Tittle: The House of FictionGuest Speaker: Dr Thomas WallerDate: 26 September, 11 amSala: Room B112.EOrganisation: University of Lisbon Centre for English Studies | RHOME – Representations of Home project