ISEL is a partner in the TRACI project - Comparison of phylogenetic trees and networks, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology, in conjunction with the Innovation and Digital Transition Program - COMPETE 2030 and the Regional Programs of the North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo and Algarve.Coordinated by Professor Cátia Vaz (DEETC/ISEL) at ISEL, this project is part of the areas of computer engineering, bioinformatics and algorithm engineering and aims to understand and compare alternative patterns of bacterial and viral evolution, or of cancer cells and tumor progression trees, which is crucial to determine and assess the origin and patterns of resistance. This project addresses the efficient comparison and evaluation of phylogenetic trees and networks, and follows an approach based on algorithm engineering, focusing on large-scale data analyses, which are challenging and common today.The project involves 3 partners, namely ISEL, the Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine (GIMM) and the Institute of Systems and Computer Engineering, Research and Development in Lisbon (INESC).

On May 9th, a study visit was carried out within the scope of the Final Project curricular unit of the Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering (LEETC) at ISEL.The visit took place between 2pm and 5pm, at the Altice/MEO facilities, located at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, no. 40 in Lisbon, and was attended by 15 students.During the visit, students had the opportunity to see cutting-edge technological infrastructure up close, highlighting:The Fixed Network LaboratoryThe 5G LabThe 5G Base Station located on the roof of the Picoas BuildingThe initiative's main objective was to provide students with direct contact with real technological environments, allowing them to consolidate knowledge acquired throughout the course and understand its practical application in business and industrial contexts.We would like to thank Altice/MEO for their collaboration and availability in carrying out this visit, which proved to be an enriching experience for all participants.

On May 10th, Praia de Algés hosted another initiative by the Eco-Polytechnic of Lisbon, in collaboration with the Eco-School Councils of its Organic Units and the Blue Flag Association for the Environment and Education. The activity brought together members of the academic community in two remarkable actions: the Bike Ride IPL, a cycling tour between Parque das Nações and Algés, and the Clean Beach IPL, a beach cleaning action.The event was attended by dozens of members of the academic community, including students, teachers, non-teaching staff, as well as family and friends, with representation from the various schools of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL) , including ISEL, the School of Social Communication, the School of Education of Lisbon, the School of Health Technology of Lisbon, the Institute of Accounting and Administration of Lisbon and the School of Music of Lisbon .During the cleaning action, 7 kg of waste were collected, of which around 90% corresponded to microplastics, highlighting the importance of this type of environmental intervention.At the end of the activities, a snack was served to the participants, provided by the Social Action Services of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, promoting a moment of conviviality and sharing among those involved.This was yet another action that ISEL Eco-Campus joined, with the aim of promoting sustainable mobility and raising awareness about environmental preservation.Thank you to everyone who participated!

On May 8, ISEL received Professor Valeska Souza, Director of the International Relations Office of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), in the context of strengthening institutional cooperation and promoting internationalization between the two institutions.Professor Valeska was welcomed by the Vice-President for Infrastructure and Equipment, Professor Alexandra Costa, by Professor Sandra Aleixo, President of the Pedagogical Council, and by Professor António Serrador, Internationalization Advisor, who led the scheduled activities and highlighted the potential for synergy between the projects developed by the two institutions.During the meeting, possibilities of academic mobility for students and professors, joint research projects, and internationalization initiatives were discussed, with a special focus on the areas of engineering and technological innovation.

From May 5 to 9, 2025, the Students' Association of the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa organized, at the ISEL Sports Fields, the well-known Sports Week, with the aim of promoting sports practice, fair play, health, friendship and integration, having registered an excellent atmosphere and student spirit.Every year, AEISEL aims to provide the greatest number of sports activities to its students. This is due to the fact that AEISEL is aware of the importance of sports practice and the benefits it brings to the health and socialization of students.With the support of ISEL and the Social Action Services of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, AEISEL once again had the opportunity to hold Sports Week. This edition of the event had the participation of more than 100 athletes, where it was possible to fulfill the stipulated objectives, reinforcing companionship, friendship, integration, fair play, sports practice and health.During this week, we give special emphasis to the Futsal Tournament, where we were able to count on 14 teams registered. This tournament, and due to its participation, took place on May 6th and 7th, allowing those registered to make the most of the event.Over the course of these two days, we were able to observe the student environment, from which we can, with conviction, state that it is a good, pleasant and beautiful environment to witness.Since we were able to do something so enjoyable, with the help of ISEL and SASIPL, we would like to thank everyone who participated, in every way, and we hope that in the near future we can repeat the event, and provide sports and health in more ways. Imagens AEISEL

On May 7, 2025, ISEL's Civil Engineering undergraduate students made a technical visit to the National Civil Engineering Laboratory (LNEC), as part of the course's curricular activities.The visit began with a brief institutional presentation, followed by a guided tour of several research and testing centers, namely:Water Resources and Hydraulic Structures Unit (Hydraulics and Environment Department),Ports and Maritime Structures Unit (Hydraulics and Environment Department),Seismic Engineering and Structural Dynamics Center (Structures Department).The activity was accompanied by professors Maria do Carmo Conde and Maria Idália Gomes, both from the Civil Engineering Department (DEC) at ISEL.ISEL would like to thank Dr. Daniela Ferreira (LNEC) for her availability and collaboration, who accompanied the entire visit, as well as Engineers Sílvia Amaral (DEC/ISEL professor), Luís Silva and Fernando Oliveira (LNEC), who kindly presented and explained the work developed in their respective centers