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Norberto Ribeiro is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal. He is funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and actively contributes to national and international research projects focused on citizenship education and youth civic engagement.
Education:
- PhD in Education Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2014)
- Licentiate in Education Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (2006)
Research Interests: Norberto Ribeiro specializes in citizenship education, youth civic and political participation, and participatory democracy. His work explores how young people, especially marginalized groups, engage in democratic processes and how education can foster political empowerment. He investigates intersectional approaches to inclusion, gender transformative education, environmental citizenship, and the role of schools and sports contexts in civic development. His research is interdisciplinary, integrating perspectives from education, political science, sociology, and psychology.
Publication Trends: His recent scholarly output reveals a strong focus on participatory methodologies, youth activism, and policy evaluation. Key themes include environmental citizenship through school-based community profiling, gender equality education, youth political participation, and the use of digital and visual tools by young athletes for civic action. His work frequently appears in journals related to education, citizenship, and youth studies, and he contributes to European policy-oriented research.
Scientific Involvement: Norberto Ribeiro has been involved in significant research projects funded by the European Commission (Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, FP7), FCT, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, and others. He has served as Principal Investigator and Researcher in studies on youth political participation, extracurricular activities, and inclusion in deliberative processes. His research informs policy and practice in education and democratic governance.
Teaching and Mentorship: At the University of Porto, he has lectured in the Master’s Programme in Education and undergraduate courses in Educational Sciences. His teaching includes ethics, research methodologies, and topics on youth as political actors. While no formal advisees are listed, his role in research projects involves supervising and mentoring junior researchers and students.
Laboratories and Teams: He is a Full Member of the Centre for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE) and contributes to LabDERE – Laboratory of Digital Experimentation and Research in Education. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across European universities and civil society organizations, particularly within the SINCRONY project consortium.