Seminar on Society, Health and Military Medicine

Theme

It is undeniable that Military Medicine was relevant to the evolution of public health, at a national and international level. In Portugal, historical moments as relevant as the military campaigns of the Great War or the Colonial War contributed to this, as they are more notable than others, geographically and chronologically more distant and, as such, considerably less known.

This seminar aims to encourage a broader discussion of the role of Military Health, analyzing the institutions that took part in it, as well as its actors. And to comprehensively rethink its echoes and reflections in society in general, observing them through the lens of the most recent historiographical perspectives, through the contribution of renowned experts and researchers who will contribute to the debate on the importance of Military Medicine, without thematic, temporal or geographical restrictions.

Submission Guidelines

We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives on Society, Health and Military Medicine from areas such as history, military studies, international relations and material culture. Contributions from early career scholars and graduate students are encouraged. Join us, proposed communications, individual articles, panels and round tables are welcome.

You must submit an abstract (max. 300 words), title (definitive), keywords (max. 3) and an illustrative image (free to use and credited, for complete identification), accompanied by a brief biography (max. 150 words), your full name, academic background, institutional affiliation and area of specialization.

Proposals should be sent to: margaridapereira2003@gmail.com

Communications in Portuguese, Spanish and English are accepted.

Important Dates:

Deadline for submission of proposals: August 31, 2025

Notification of proposal selection: September 30, 2025.

Communications: October to December 2025, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Location: Room B112. D, Faculty of Arts, University of Lisbon and Online (via Zoom).