Between March 26th and 29th, ISEL was present at Futurália 2025, the largest national fair focused on education, training and employability. Integrated into the Polytechnic of Lisbon stand, ISEL stood out due to the enthusiasm and dedication of around two hundred volunteers, who, over the four days of the event, presented the institution's vast educational offering, the atmosphere on campus and details of the various courses to thousands of visitors. The ISEL External Relations Service (SREI), promoter of the event at ISEL, organized and streamlined the distribution of merchandising, in a special moment also marked by the launch of the institute's new visual identity, reinforcing its image among future students.At the same time, SREI was also present at the Graduate Fair — Executive Training, where it presented the master's and postgraduate training offerings, showing the opportunities for specialization and professional development that the institution offers.    

ISEL was present at the International Construction Fair, Tektónica 2025, which took place between April 10th and 12th at FIL, in Lisbon. Professor Alexandra Costa, Vice-President of ISEL for Infrastructure and Equipment and professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, was part of the judging panel for the Tektónica Innovation Award 2025, and had the honor of presenting one of the awards. The award, held annually, distinguishes products, solutions and services that stand out for their innovation, sustainability and applicability in the construction sector. The 2025 edition had the participation of dozens of companies and projects, distributed in different categories, such as Bath, Kitchen, External Equipment, Energy Efficiency, New Materials, among others. Professor Alexandra Costa was responsible for delivering the award in the "Machinery and Equipment" category, granted to the company Nacionalrev, Lda for its innovative I.GEO BOX solution, developed to combat capillary humidity in buildings. This distinction recognizes the technical merit and relevance of innovation in the construction sector. ISEL's presence at this event reinforces the institution's commitment to innovation and technological development in the engineering sector, as well as its active role in recognizing and valuing technical and scientific excellence in Portugal. More information about the award can be found here.     Imagens: Organização Tektónica

On March 26, the Electrical Machines Laboratory of the Department of Electrical, Energy and Automation Engineering (DEEEA/ISEL) received a visit from students from CENFIC in Prior Velho, in order to give a practical class on the diversity of electric motor solutions and their applications. This visit, promoted by ISEL alumnus and professor of the subject of Rotating Electrical Machines at CENFIC, Marco Santos, was supported by professor Armando Cordeiro (President of DEEEA/ISEL), and was led by professor Pedro Fonte (DEEEA/ISEL) and professor Ricardo Luís (DEEEA/ISEL). The class was demonstrative in nature and focused on AC and DC electrical machines and their relevance in electrical power systems and industrial applications. The entire visit to the laboratory was a success and sparked great interest among the students.  

On April 3, Professor José Simão (DEETC/ISEL) represented ISEL at the workshop "Success factors of the mobility ecosystem in a new dynamic of the cities of the future – people, organizations, resources" integrated in the Alenquer 2025 Business Forum, at the invitation of the President of the IDESCOM Association, Dr. Isabel Soares Carneiro. During the session, Professor José Simão presented the ongoing project "Platform for the Management and Operation of Multimodal Transport Networks", developed within the scope of the consortium Alliance for Energy Transition (ATE). This innovative platform aims to optimize urban mobility through the integrated management of multimodal transport, currently covering buses and trains, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and the passenger experience. ISEL participates in this project by contributing to the definition of the architecture of the system for collecting passenger counting data in different vehicles and multimodal stations, as well as for the processing and real-time provision of this data on a central platform. ATE project grantee and MEIC student João Cravo is currently integrating new contextual data, such as weather and traffic conditions, with a view to using vehicle occupancy prediction models to improve the operation of the transport network. This work by student João Cravo is also one of the contributions of his ongoing dissertation, co-supervised by Professor Matilde Pato (DEETC/ISEL).  Participation in this workshop reinforced the importance of technological innovation and collaboration between academic entities, municipalities and companies for a more sustainable future in urban mobility. More information

On March 28, 2025, the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL) received a visit from a group of 40 students and 3 professors from HOGent (University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Belgium), as part of the international “Learning Festival” program. The Belgian delegation, made up of students from the areas of real estate and wood construction, was warmly welcomed by professors António Serrador, Elisabete Alegria, Dulce Henriques, Patrícia Barata and Vítor Manteigas, who led the reception and activities on campus. Among the most memorable moments of the visit was the joint reflection on sustainable practices in construction, an increasingly relevant topic in the European academic and professional context. Visitors also had the opportunity to see the construction site of ISEL's new eco-campus up close, which represents a clear commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability in engineering. The visit was part of a logic of sharing knowledge and good practices, strengthening ties between European higher education institutions and promoting international cooperation in the construction sector and sustainable urban development.  

ISEL congratulates itself on the election of several of its current and former professors to the national bodies of the Order of Engineers for the three-year period 2025-2028. The elections, which took place recently, culminated in the re-election of Fernando Manuel de Almeida Santos as the new President of the Order of Engineers. The new mandate will last three years, during which the new leadership is committed to implementing its proposals and promoting the development of engineering in Portugal. The electoral process included voting for several bodies, such as the Assembly of Representatives, the Supervisory Board, the National Fiscal Council and the Jurisdictional Council. Elected ISEL members: António Abreu (DEM/ISEL) – Membro do Conselho de Admissão e Qualificação na área de Engenharia e Gestão Industrial. António Carlos Laranjo da Silva (antigo docente do ISEL) – Presidente do Conselho Fiscal Nacional. António Oliveira (DEQ/ISEL) – Vogal do Conselho de Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia de Segurança e Qualidade. António Osório (DEETC/ISEL) – Membro do Conselho de Admissão e Qualificação na área de Engenharia Informática. Helena Maria da Nóbrega Teixeira Avelino (DEQ/ISEL) – Presidente do Conselho de Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia Química e Biológica. Isabel João (DEQ/ISEL) – Vice-Presidente do Conselho Jurisdicional. José Carlos Quadrado (DEEEA/ISEL) – Presidente da Comissão de Ensino e Formação. José Rosa de Almeida (antigo docente do ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização de Luminotecnia. José Sobral (DEM/ISEL) – Vogal do Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia Mecânica. João Garcia (DEM/ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização em Avaliações de Engenharia. João Gomes (DEQ/ISEL) – Suplente na Assembleia de Representantes. Luísa Teles Fortes (DEC/ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização de Transportes e Vias de Comunicação. Manuel de Matos Fernandes (antigo docente do ISEL) – Presidente do Conselho de Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia Eletrotécnica. Pedro Vieira (DEETC/ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização de Telecomunicações. These appointments reflect ISEL's leading role in training excellent engineers who actively contribute to the progress of the sector in Portugal. To all those elected, we wish success and a mandate full of achievements.