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• Teresa Almeida Participates in International Workshop on Digital Healthcare Design in Switzerland June 20, 2025
  Teresa Almeida, researcher at the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI) and Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), was invited to participate in the international workshop “Design Perspectives on Digital Healthcare”, held at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Organised by the Interaction Design Unit at SUPSI’s Institute of Design (IDe), […]
• ITI Researchers invited to speak at the Innovation Lab Shanghai May 22, 2025
  Professors Nuno Jardim Nunes and Valentina Nisi, from the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI), were invited to speak at the Innovation Lab Shanghai.The event focused on design, ecology, and the role of digital technologies in shaping more sustainable futures. Both researchers, currently Visiting Professors at the QUT Design Lab in Australia, shared key outcomes of ITI-led […]
• Raquel Yam Speaks at NEXT MBA 2025 in Almaty April 17, 2025
  On April 12, Raquel Yam, Executive Director of the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI), took the stage at NEXT MBA 2025, one of the world’s leading educational business forums. Held at the iconic Almaty Arena in Kazakhstan, the event brought together global experts, business leaders, and innovators to explore the forces shaping the future of business, […]
• Summer internships with the HCI leaders in Portugal April 11, 2025
  The Interactive Technologies Institute wants to allow young students to experience the field of Human-Computer Interaction, contributing to their academic excellence from an early stage. Therefore, we invite highly motivated students to apply for a research assistant position running this Summer. We offer 13 Summer Internships (BIIC) starting in June 2025, with a fixed duration […]
• “Interespécies” Exhibition at MAC/CCB April 2, 2025
  The Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) is pleased to invite you to the opening of Interespécies, an exhibition curated by Mariana Pestana, and the reopening of the Architecture Center at MAC/CCB. The event will take place on April 2 at 19:00 at Garagem Sul, followed by a live performance by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith at 19:15, […]
• ITI/LARSYS Presence at CHI 2025: Innovation and Excellence in Research April 2, 2025
  The Institute of Interactive Technologies (ITI) and LARSYS (Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems) are making a remarkable impact at CHI 2025, one of the most prestigious conferences in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Their outstanding contributions include six full papers, two of which received the prestigious Honorable Mention award (top 5%), two Late-Breaking […]
• Nuno Jardim Nunes and Valentina Nisi Deliver Talks at the National University of Singapore March 18, 2025
  Researchers from the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI), Nuno Jardim Nunes and Valentina Nisi, were recently invited to speak at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where they presented insights on digital storytelling, cultural heritage, and sustainability through technology. Their talks, deeply connected to ongoing European projects, highlighted the intersection of interactive technologies, design, and participatory […]
• ITI CHI Talks Return in March with Insightful Discussions on Research, Ethics, and Innovation March 11, 2025
  The 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, 2025
  The 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, 2025
  Our 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 […]