Isabel Gil

Rector

Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal

Isabel Maria De Oliveira Capeloa Gil is the Rector of the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) since 2016 and President of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) since 2018. Prof. Gil is a Full Professor of German and Culture Studies at UCP’s School of Human Sciences, and holds a PhD in German Studies. She is member of the board of the European Women Rectors Association (EWORA), and a member of the Academia Europea. She is the President of UCP Foundation. Pope Francis appointed her to serve in the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Higher Education Accreditation Agency (AVEPRO), and more recently as consultant for the Holy See’s Congregation for Catholic Education. In addition, Isabel Gil is Advisor Board Member for the Edmond de Rothchild Board (Europe) and member of the Board of Directors of AmCham (Portugal). She holds an advisor role with the European Council on Foreign Relations. Prof. Gil is recipient of Fullbright; DAAD and FLAD fellowships and holds Honorary Doctorate from Boston College and Institut Catholique de Paris. Prof. Gil is the author of over 140 publications, bridging cultural theory, interarts studies, visual culture, culture and conflict.