Helena Carreiras Wants to Improve University Access.
Helena Carreiras is the new rector of Iscte. She wants to stop people from being excluded from universities. She thinks university degrees should not make inequality worse.
Helena Carreiras has plans for new programs at Iscte. These programs will mix social science, management, and technology. She believes this will create new courses. The school wants to work with other universities. This is part of a larger change in how universities teach.
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Highlights
Risk of Exclusion
Helena Carreiras warns about the risk of students being excluded from universities.
Addressing Inequalities
She believes university degrees should not increase inequalities in access.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Helena Carreiras wants to combine social sciences, management, and technology.
New Educational Offerings
This approach will create new educational offerings.
Strengthening Connections
The move will strengthen connections with other institutions.