This month, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing (FCSE) and the School of Nursing (Lisbon) held their Graduation Ceremony, a symbolic moment that celebrated the academic journey and the beginning of a new professional stage for 202 graduates.
The event brought together students, family members, teachers, and administrators from both institutions in an atmosphere marked by emotion and celebration of academic merit.
In one of the most inspiring moments of the ceremony, participants had the opportunity to listen to the Wisdom Prayer, delivered by Prof. Dr. Sílvia Caldeira, on the theme “The Radicality of Remaining Human in Healthcare.” Her words emphasized the importance of humanity, ethics, and sensitivity in the practice of healthcare professions.
Throughout the ceremony, the students' effort, resilience, and commitment to health, care, and research were highlighted, recognizing the impact they will have on the community.
In total, 202 diplomas were awarded, distributed as follows:
- 87 graduates – Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- 64 graduates – Master's Degree in Nursing
- 24 graduates – Master's Degree in Palliative Care
- 2 graduates – Master's Degree in Portuguese Sign Language and Deaf Education
- 25 graduates – Master's Degree in Neuropsychology
The Graduation Ceremony marked not only the end of a cycle, but also the beginning of new opportunities for all recent graduates, who are now entering different professional contexts in health, education, and clinical intervention.
