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Talent does not remain static. It moves between countries, institutions, and communities, carrying knowledge, experience, and new perspectives with it. Between Portugal and the United Kingdom, this circulation has been driven by generations of students, researchers, professionals, and leaders who, over the years, have built paths beyond borders and helped strengthen the links between the two countries.
The Portuguese diaspora plays a central role in this process. More than a geographically dispersed community, it is a dynamic network of people and organisations that promotes the exchange of knowledge, creates opportunities for collaboration, and generates impact in both local and international contexts.
LUSO 2026 aims to explore the theme of talent in motion and the role of transnational communities in building bridges between Portugal and the United Kingdom. Bringing together institutional partners, members of the community, and members of the diaspora, the event aims to reflect on how mobility can foster innovation, strengthen collaboration networks, and create shared value for both countries.
In an increasingly interconnected world, links between people, institutions, and communities are essential for addressing complex challenges and creating new opportunities. By celebrating journeys that cross borders and the networks that bring different realities closer together, LUSO seeks to inspire a vision of the future based on collaboration, the circulation of knowledge, and collective impact.
ABOUT LUSO
LUSO is PARSUK's annual gathering that brings together Portuguese students, researchers, and graduated professionals residing in the United Kingdom. It aims to deepen reflections on global themes relevant to Portuguese, British, and global societies. It is also an opportunity to strengthen the relationships amongst PARSUK members and establish new contacts and partnerships.
Themes of Luso 2026
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No Borders: Talent in motion between Portugal and the United Kingdom
USO 2026 will be a space for reflection on talent in motion and on the role of the Portuguese diaspora in circulating knowledge, innovation, and opportunities between Portugal and the United Kingdom.
PARSUK invites its members, institutional partners, and the Portuguese community in the UK to join this discussion on mobility, transnational collaboration, and bridge-building that generates impact in both countries.
Tickets
The LUSO 2026 ticket includes:
- Access to the conference
- Coffee breaks and lunch
Networking event
Research pitch
Other surprises that PARSUK has in store just for participants.
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Early bird - Available until September 18th
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Late fee - Available from September 19th to October 12th.
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Refund policy: Cancellations made up to September 20th will be entitled to a 50% refund of the amount paid. After that date, no refund will be issued.
To request cancellation, please send an email to luso@parsuk.pt.
If you do not hold a PARSUK membership, you can take advantage of our time limited offer to purchase a LUSO 2023 ticket + a PARSUK membership plan at a 50% discounted rate. Offer available only until the 15th of October.
Research Pitch
The Research Pitch is a PARSUK initiative held as part of the LUSO 2026 conference, aiming to showcase the excellence of research carried out by the Portuguese academic and scientific community connected to the United Kingdom.
The competition has the following objectives:
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Promote clear, concise, and impactful science communication;
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Showcase innovative research projects developed by early-career Portuguese researchers;
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Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among early-career researchers from different disciplines;
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Recognise and reward scientific excellence and the ability to communicate research effectively to diverse audiences.
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The Research Pitch is open to all PARSUK members.
Are you not a member yet? You can buy now your LUSO Ticket+Membership , this includes your PARSUK membership for 12 months + your LUSO ticket (access to all talks, networking sessions, activities, coffee breaks, lunch and win reception).
Each participant may submit one abstract describing a research project that is either ongoing or has been completed within the last two years, in any field of knowledge. We particularly encourage applications from BSc, MSc/MRes, and PhD students.
Abstracts must be no longer than 250 words and should include the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Key Results, and Conclusion. All submissions will be evaluated by the PARSUK Executive Committee, which will select the best abstracts for an oral presentation during the Research Pitch session at LUSO 2026, taking place on 24 October 2026 in London.
Authors of the selected abstracts will have the opportunity to present their research to an Evaluation Panel and the conference audience. The best presentation will receive a cash prize!
Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2026.
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