Humanities

Architecture

The challenge of preserving tile azulejos

Ceramic murals are found in buildings of different styles and periods, such as in Raio Que o Parta–style houses in Pará

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Anthropology

Brazilian initiatives mark the Decade of Indigenous Languages

Launch of the Kuikuro-Portuguese dictionary and documentation center seeks to strengthen linguistic rights of Indigenous peoples in Brazil

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Gender

10 years since Femicide Law came into force

Despite the legislation, which establishes a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, the crime continues to occur frequently in Brazil

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Music

Rare sheet music helps tell the story of music in Brazil

Documents found in archives reveal works by composers such as Presciliano Silva, one of the first Black teachers in São Paulo

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Society

Backyards strengthen community ties in poor regions of São Paulo

Study investigates the role of these outdoor spaces on the lives of residents

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Anthropology

Impact of the digital age on the sex market

Websites expand the scope of sex work and deepen inequalities among the people offering this type of service

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Performing arts

Artists with disabilities defend the presence of non-normative bodies on stage

Productions designed with this in mind emerged in Brazil in the 1990s and seek a wide audience

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Literature

Chico Buarque’s books boost international circulation of his work

Translated into several languages, the author's novels have earned recognition from awards and literary circuits in countries such as Italy and Portugal

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Society

New Republic turns 40

Period of redemocratization has been marked by social advances and economic plans

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LITERATURE

Researchers revisit the work of Bahian writer Jorge Amado

Studies describe an author concerned with race, class, and gender issues

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LAW

Researchers create large databases to analyze STF decisions

Statistical models seek to identify factors that influence the behavior of court officials

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COVER

Increase in school violence in Brazil over the last 10 years

Lack of policies to improve togetherness and the deteriorating educational infrastructure contribute to a rise in aggression at institutions across the country

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Hate speech provokes violence in schools

Emotional distress and increased access to firearms lead to extreme attacks at educational institutions

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LINGUISTICS

Proper names, such as those of people and places, inspire studies in onomastics

Interdisciplinary field touches on knowledge ranging from law to psychology

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LINGUISTICS

Abdias Nascimento, a supporter of the antiracist movement, combined art and politics

He was at the forefront of initiatives such as the Teatro Experimental do Negro, founded 80 years ago

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SOCIETY

How urban changes are redefining amateur soccer

Recreational sport is changing in response to the growth of cities and lack of space to play

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VISUAL ARTS

Artificial intelligence creates new possibilities, but also poses challenges for artists

Use of AI raises a number of questions about the process of artistic creation, including authorship

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CINEMA

Researchers recover lost films on the Brazilian military dictatorship

Imagens were produced by professional and amateur film-makers while political repression and censorship blocked their circulation

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SOCIETY

Children can help make cities more welcoming and inclusive

Children’s participation in urban planning should be taken seriously, researchers say

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LINGUISTICS

Translators and interpreters take center stage

The work of these professionals can help shed light on history and literature

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VISUAL ARTS

Exhibition and revival of project draws attention to the work of Flávio Império

The artist, architect, set designer, and costume designer worked with the biggest names in Brazilian culture

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ECONOMY

Community banks stimulate local development

Institutions offer financial alternatives to strengthen the economy in marginalized regions through credit lines and currencies pegged to the real

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INTERVIEW

USP sociologist is renowned for her studies on care

Nadya Araujo Guimarães has analyzed the working conditions of professionals such as caregivers for the elderly and domestic workers

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Communication

Researchers write books for children

Illustrated books with literary elements seek to spark scientific curiosity among children

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History

Art used in psychiatric treatments in Brazil since the nineteenth century

Art used in psychiatric treatments in Brazil since the nineteenth century

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Public administration

São Paulo State Audit Office turns 100 years old

Researchers explain the agency’s role and suggest ways to increase its efficiency

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Literature

The inspiring work of Luís Vaz de Camões

Books and events celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest ever Portuguese-speaking poets

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Society

The motivations and challenges of popular entrepreneurship

The instability of the job market and growing appreciation of working-class culture is driving residents of poor regions to start their own businesses

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Interview

Francis Wolff: Traveling the tropics

French philosopher looks back on his time teaching at USP and says his work is fueled by dialogue

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Political science

Electoral model and party dynamics harm women’s chances in politics

Despite having had quotas for female candidates for almost 30 years, the country ranks 132nd in a gender equality index that includes 180 countries

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