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The new president of the European Sociological Association is from Coimbra

Notícias de Coimbra2 September 2026 at 21:36

Professor Ester Silva, a professor and researcher at the University of Coimbra, was elected president of the European Sociological Association (ESA), a position of great scientific prestige at an international level. ESA is a leading organization in the field of sociology, bringing together researchers and academics from across Europe.

With this appointment, Ester Silva becomes the first Portuguese person to hold the presidency of the association, representing an important milestone for Portuguese sociology. The election took place during the ESA congress, reinforcing the international visibility of the research carried out in Coimbra.

The European Sociological Association has a significant impact on the European and global scientific community, promoting the development of the discipline and facilitating the exchange of knowledge among sociologists from different countries. Ester Silva's term will allow the association to continue its work in promoting European sociology.

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