Sofia Rodrigues Pinto

Sofia Rodrigues Pinto is an Associate Professor at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and a researcher at the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC). Her academic journey uniquely bridges practical artistic experience with scholarly research, creating an interdisciplinary perspective that connects performance arts with cultural theory.

Her educational background includes:

• BA in Acting from The Lisbon Theatre and Cinema School (2007)
• Master's degree in Culture Studies from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2015)
• PhD in Culture Studies from Universidade Católica Portuguesa and the University of Copenhagen

Sofia's research focuses on the intersections of artistic expression and social dynamics, particularly examining:

• Performing arts as social practice
• Urban art practices and their political dimensions
• Resistance through cultural expression
• Memory studies and cultural heritage
• Migration experiences and narratives
• Gender perspectives on urban environments

Her methodology often combines traditional scholarship with embodied practices like walking and writing as research tools.

Her publication record shows a trajectory from examining specific urban phenomena (like street art on the Berlin Wall) to broader theoretical explorations of how marginalized groups navigate urban spaces. Recent work demonstrates increasing engagement with migration narratives and gendered urban experiences.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• International award in Culture Studies "Virgínia Quaresma" for Best Thesis (2022)
• Best Paper Award - VI Lisbon Summer School for the Study of Culture (2016)

As an active academic, Sofia regularly presents at conferences on topics ranging from feminist approaches to graffiti to migration narratives. She has organized academic events including the Lisbon Summer School for the Study of Culture and is currently developing collaborative work on border encounters and hospitality.