ITI
- ITI CHI Talks Return in March with Insightful Discussions on Research, Ethics, and Innovation March 11, 2025The ITI CHI Talks are back. The first session of 2025 will take place on March 14, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM, and will be available both in person—on Funchal Island and in Lisbon—and remotely. This edition brings together three ITI researchers presenting their latest work, alongside a special guest speaker who will provide […]
- ITI Researchers Make Innovative Contributions to TEI’25 February 24, 2025The International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) is a globally recognized event at the intersection of design, technology, and human-computer interaction. Now in its 19th edition, TEI’25 will take place from March 4-7, 2025, in Bordeaux, France, bringing together researchers, designers, artists, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in tangible […]
- MODINA Workshop: ‘This is Unreal’ at CNDB in Bucharest, Romania February 21, 2025Our most recent workshop took place at CNDB in Bucharest, Romania, from January 29th to 31st. Our researchers, Diogo Cabral and David dos Santos from the Institute of Interactive Technologies, are mentoring the artistic project “This is Unreal,” led by Liz Santoro and Pierre Godard. “This Is Unreal” explores the intersection of dance, theater, and […]
- MODINA Workshop: ‘Baby’ at Kino Siska in Ljubljana, Slovenia February 21, 2025One of our recent workshops was held at Kino Siska in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from January 25th to 27th. Our researchers, Diogo Cabral and David dos Santos from the Institute of Interactive Technologies, are mentoring the artistic project “Baby,” led by Viktor Szeri and Tamás Páll. “Baby” is a research-based multimedia performance project that integrates choreography […]
- URBAN Workshop Series Returns with a Focus on Community-Based Technology Design February 14, 2025The URBAN Workshop Series is back, bringing together researchers to explore innovative approaches to urban challenges. The next session, titled “Community-Based Approaches for Technology Design and Development,” will take place on February 21, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the ITI facilities in the Hub Criativo do Beato. Led by Paulo Bala, a Postdoctoral […]
- Next ITI Talks on February 14 with an Inspiring Lineup of Research and Innovation February 11, 2025The Institute of Interactive Technologies (ITI) is excited to announce the next ITI Talks, a monthly event dedicated to the exchange of cutting-edge research and innovative ideas. This dynamic initiative brings together the community of researchers at ITI and renowned invited speakers, to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across disciplines. The upcoming session will take place […]
- Seminar Series: Alex Taylor January 31, 2025Speaker Alex is a sociologist by training, with longstanding commitments to critically investigating and intervening in the proliferation of technology and machine intelligence. His work has been shaped most heavily by a critical yet hopeful scholarship in feminist technoscience, including works from Ruha Benjamin, Simone Browne, Vinciane Despret, Donna Haraway, and Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing. He’s […]
- Upcoming Workshop at ITI: Ethics and Responsibility in Research, Writing, and Publication January 30, 2025Following a successful session in Madeira, we are excited to host a two-day workshop at the Institute of Interactive Technologies (ITI) on January 30–31, 2025. The workshop, led by Professor Marty J. Wolf, Chair of the ACM Committee on Professional Ethics from the United States, will engage participants in critical discussions around ethics and responsibility […]
- MODINA Networking Event 2 Brings Together Artists and Innovators in Lisbon January 29, 2025On January 15–16, 2025, researchers Diogo Cabral and David dos Santos from the Institute of Interactive Technologies (ITI) hosted the second MODINA Networking Event at Unicorn Factory Lisbon, bringing together nearly 30 international artists, mentors, and partners to explore the intersection of dance, art, AI, and technology. Over two days, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, […]
- ITI Represented at NEI Oeiras: Connecting Science, Art, and Community October 4, 2024The Marina of Oeiras hosted the second edition of the European Researchers’ Night (NEI Oeiras), themed “Empowering Minds: Boosting Research in Citizen Engagement and Schools.” This event, part of a national initiative organised by ITQB NOVA in collaboration with i3S and Ciência Viva, aimed to demystify research and connect the public with science. A standout […]
IN+
- Interview with Manuel Heitor by Tecnico student newspaper March 10, 2025In an interview with Técnico's student newspaper, Diferencial, Manuel Heitor considers the decision to review the Legal Framework for Higher Education Institutions to be madness.
- Stand Up For Science to Host Nationwide Rallies on March 7th March 7, 2025Stand Up for Science is a US national movement with international support, whose primary goal is defending science as a public good and central pillar of social progress.On March 7th, the movement hosts official events mobilizing scientists and science advocates in the USA and around the world.
- Climate impacts will weaken the voice of the deniers February 24, 2025Researcher Joana Portugal Pereira, a specialist in energy and land-based innovations for mitigation and adaptation to climate change, was interviewed by the newspaper Jornal de Negócios about her career. [PT]
- How can Design Thinking unlock new paths for innovation? February 14, 2025Joana Mendonça and Guilherme Victorino, co-authors of the book "Design thinking, from inspiration to innovation", explain how this methodology can be decisive in solving complex problems and stimulating creativity and innovation within organizations. [PT]
- Joint statement by leading European organizations calls for enhanced European research and innovation February 13, 2025In a joint statement, major European organizations have called for a significant boost in support for research, developmentand innovation, to address Europe's pressing challenges and enhance global competitiveness.
ISR
- 2025 Get Together Seminars March 10, 2025Research tends to bloom when there are opportunities to Get Together and exchange ideas. That’s why the Get Together Seminar Series by ISR-Lisboa ensures an opportunity to gather every month, not only within our community, but also with other LARSyS researchers, Técnico units and services, or industry partners.
- ISR-Lisboa helps relaunch small boats in the Atlantic Ocean February 25, 2025An important step was taken in the continuation of the American educational project "Educational Passages", which involved a collaboration between Instituto Superior Técnico the, Institute for Systems and Robotics in Lisbon and the Escola Azul programme, implemented by DGPM - Directorate General for Maritime Policy, with additional support from the company Transinsular. The project aims […]
- Visit from greek Deputy Minister for Development February 19, 2025On February 17th at ISR-Lisboa, we welcomed Zoe Rapti, Greece’s Deputy Minister for Development, alongside Portugal’s Secretary of State in Science, Ana Paiva.
- National Science & Technology Week November 29, 2024ISR-Lisboa researchers visited schools in the Lisbon area to talk to students for the "Engenharia e Ciência vão à Escola” Técnico initiative. Six researchers interacted with six classes of different ages, with themes ranging from AI, robotics, innovation and space technology.
- euROBIN Robotic Coopetition @HUMANOIDS 24 November 13, 2024At ISR-Lisboa, we are partners of the euROBIN project, which is organizing the 1st euROBIN week and Robotic Coopetition, in partnership with the prestigious HUMANOIDS 2024 event, to be held from November 22-28, 2024, in Nancy, France. This landmark event will showcase Europe’s cutting-edge advancements in robotics and AI.
MARETEC
- Untitled January 29, 2022The 2018 Research Award of the Belgian Committee of the International Water Association (BIWA) was awarded to Andreia Amaral, a joint Ph.D. student of Instituto Superior Técnico (MARETEC), Portugal and Ghent University (BIOMATH), Belgium. This year’s award was given based on the excellent research paper entitled: Towards advanced aeration modelling: from blower to bubbles to […]
- IX Congresso sobre Planeamento e Gestão das Zonas Costeiras dos Países de Expressão Portuguesa March 7, 2019Instituto Superior Técnico | 14 a 16 de Maio de 2019
- Doctoral student of MARETEC receives the 2018 Research Award from the Belgian Committee of the International Water Association (BIWA) May 30, 2018The 2018 Research Award of the Belgian Committee of the International Water Association (BIWA) was awarded to Andreia Amaral, a joint Ph.D. student of Instituto Superior Técnico (MARETEC), Portugal and Ghent University (BIOMATH), Belgium. This year’s award was given based on the excellent research paper entitled: Towards advanced aeration modelling: from blower to bubbles to […]