ISEL opened yesterday, March 13, the new study room "ESPAÇO SOCICARRIL", open 24 hours a day, offering all higher education students a modern and functional space to support their studies. The new infrastructure, located on the ground floor of building P, has a lounge area and an area equipped with vending machines, providing greater comfort to users.

With approximately 300m² of area and capacity for 84 spaces in the internal area, the "ESPAÇO SOCICARRIL" was designed to meet the needs of students, promoting an environment suitable for studying and academic interaction.

The construction of this new space was financed by ISEL, also with the support of benefactors Engineer Arménio Costa and Engineer Brito dos Santos, from the company Socicarril Lda. This initiative arises in response to student requests, reinforcing the institution's commitment to creating adequate conditions for the academic success of its community.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the President of ISEL, Professor José Nascimento, as well as Engineer Armênio Costa and Engineer Brito dos Santos. Also present were the President of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL), Professor António Belo, and the members of the Permanent Council, who met for the first time at ISEL under the presidency of Professor António Belo.

With the inauguration of "ESPAÇO SOCICARRIL", ISEL reaffirms its mission to support students, offering better conditions for their academic and personal development.