Last Wednesday, January 24, marked a historic moment for the Center for Intercultural Studies (CEI), with the first meeting held in collaboration with the CLLC – Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures of the University of Aveiro, as a research center. This informal meeting of CLLC’s “Gender and Performance” group served as a vibrant platform for the introduction of CEI members. We are excited about the future possibilities this partnership will bring and look forward to the joint projects that will emerge from this synergy.