On January 15, 2025, ISEL hoisted the EcoCampus Flag again.  As a result of the work developed in the 2023/2024 academic year, this distinction, awarded by the Blue Flag Association of Europe (ABAE) and the Portuguese section of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), symbolizes the Institution's commitment to sustainability.  The event was attended by the President of ISEL, Professor José Nascimento; the Vice-President for the Infrastructure and Equipment Area, Alexandra Costa; the Vice-President for the Scientific Area, R&D and Projects, Professor Pedro Silva; the Administrator of ISEL, Paulo Guerreiro; the Advisor of the Academic Area, Cátia Dias; the Advisor of the Scientific and Projects Area, Elisabete Alegria; and the Advisor of the Sustainability Area, Patrícia Barata. Also present were Professor Hugo Félix (DEQ/ISEL), and Engineer Vanda Pacheco, both representing the ISEL Eco-School Council.  Learn more about the project here.

"This is an important moment, especially because of the role you play in the Pedagogical Council. On the one hand, you are the ones who interact with the course coordinators and are, in some way, responsible for identifying and transmitting problems, but also for being integrated in this council, which is a peer council, with the number of professors and students being equal." With these words, the President of ISEL, Professor José Nascimento, began the acceptance ceremony of the student course delegates, held on January 8, 2025, in ISEL's Auditorium C. The event was attended by an audience composed of students, course coordinators, the President of the Pedagogical Council, Professor Sandra Aleixo, and the Vice-President of the Pedagogical and Quality Area of ISEL, Professor Carla Viveiros. During the ceremony, the President called the elected delegates to the stage. Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering Rui Durão Bachelor in Civil Engineering Anastacia Ryzhova Bachelor in Electrical Engineering Nuno Cordeiro Bachelor in Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering Inês Almeida Bachelor in Applied Physics Engineering Duarte Pinho Bachelor in Computer Science and Computer Engineering     Daniel Monteiro Bachelor in Informatics and Multimedia Engineering Pedro Tomar Bachelor in Informatics, Networks and Telecommunications Engineering Francisco Lopes Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Joaquim Lampreia Bachelor in Chemical and Biological Engineering Inês Bexiga Bachelor in Mathematics Applied to Technology and Enterprise Catarina Neves Bachelor in Municipal Technologies and Management Fernando Gomes Master in Biomedical Engineering Maria Ludovino Master in Electrical Engineering Marcos Diniz Master in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Verónica Silva Master in Industrial Engineering and Management Mauro Rocha Master in Informatics and Multimedia Engineering Maria Pires Master in Mechanical Engineering Inês Inverno Master in Quality and Environmental Engineering Ricardo Martins Master in Chemical and Biological Engineering Alexandre Matos Master in Applied Mathematics for Industry Beatriz Vieira [flickr-photoset:id=72177720323063748, size=q, num=10] View on flickr

Between the 3rd and 5th of December 2024, the 1st Meeting of Researchers of the U! REKA European University, which had more than 100 participants. This meeting aimed to promote a moment of reflection between teachers and researchers from different areas of knowledge, to identify and define themes to be explored in collaborative projects, within the scope of the priority themes of the European university. The Polytechnic of Lisbon was represented by 5 ISEL researchers, namely, António Serrador (DEETC/ISEL), Mário Mendes (DEM/ISEL), Miguel Minhalma (DEQ/ISEL), Nuno Datia (DEETC/ISEL), and also Cristina Cruz, from the Lisbon School of Education (ESELx). The activities during the Research Days 2024 were organized around the three 3 Centers of Expertise (CoE) of the U! REKA European University: Climate Neutral Urban Communities ⁠Transition to Circular Society Innovative Governance & Citizen Engagement   Using collaborative and active methodologies, the researchers shared experiences and knowledge aligned with the values of U! REKA: Inclusion, Co-creation and Audacity.   This initiative allowed to create synergies between the different partners of the consortium, to identify and meet peers in the different teams with common interests and to expand and strengthen the network of contacts. New ideas in co-creation were also explored, which will be deepened in the coming months in the working groups that were set up. For more information about U! REKA European University consult the www.ureka.eu website or contact ureka_pt@sp.ipl.pt and follow the news on the official Linkedin and Instagram profiles. Images and text: GCI/IPL

On December 17, 2024, ISEL's Main Auditorium was the stage for a remarkable event full of history. As part of the celebrations of ISEL's 50th anniversary, the meeting entitled: "The Student Associative Movement from IIL to ISEL in the context of the Lisbon Academy – Testimonies of former and current association leaders" was held. This event was a true journey through time, celebrating the importance of the Student Associative Movement and its fundamental role in the creation and consolidation of engineering education in Portugal, with special emphasis on the impact on ISEL.   Among those present were representatives of the Sports and Academic Association of the former Industrial Institute of Lisbon (ADAIIL), the Student Association of the Industrial Institute of Lisbon (AEIIL) and the Student Association of the Higher Institute of Engineering of Lisbon (AEISEL), among others and through their testimonies, it was possible to relive remarkable moments in the history of the student associative movement,  from the 1960s and 1970s to the present day, in addition to representatives of the Order of Engineers and the Order of Technical Engineers. The session was moderated by Eng. Manuel Carvalho (former student and professor at ISEL) and had a warm opening by the Vice-President of ISEL, Professor Cristina Borges, who welcomed the vast audience present in the auditorium.    The event culminated with the unveiling ceremony of the commemorative plaques of the 90th anniversary of ADAIIL and the 50th anniversary of ISEL. This meeting was more than a celebration: it was a living testimony to the transformative force of the Student Associative Movement and the legacy it continues to build for future generations of engineers. View on flickr [flickr-photoset:id=72177720323102377, size=q, num=10]

On January 3rd, 2025, the swearing-in ceremony of the new board of ISEL took place, marking the beginning of the 2025-2028 term. The event was divided into two significant moments. During the morning, Professor Elmano Margato, President of the Polytechnic of Lisbon, swore in Professor José Nascimento, re-elected as President of ISEL. On the occasion, the President of IPL congratulated Professor José Nascimento and his team, highlighting the challenges of the new mandate, namely the increase in the attractiveness of engineering as an area of study and the strengthening of scientific research at ISEL. Professor José Nascimento, when taking the floor, expressed gratitude for the words of support and reaffirmed his commitment to ISEL's mission, in particular with the promotion of research and technological development proven by the structure of the team he leads, including the creation, in this mandate, of the positions of Vice-President for the Scientific Area, R&D and Projects, and Advisor for the Scientific Area and Projects. In addition, internationalization also appears as a priority, materialized in the appointment of a dedicated advisor. In the afternoon, at ISEL, Professor José Nascimento swore in the Vice-Presidents who will make up the new board. The team includes:    Professor Alexandra Costa, Vice-President for the Infrastructure and Equipment Area, Professor Carla Viveiros, Vice-President for the Pedagogical and Quality Area.   Professor Pedro Silva, Vice-President for the Scientific, R&D and Projects Area and Professor Ricardo Felipe, Vice-President for the Administrative and Financial Area. Paulo Guerreiro took office, thus being reappointed as administrator of ISEL. The ceremony was also attended by the following advisors: Professor António Serrador, Advisor for the Internationalization Area, Professor Cátia Dias, Advisor for the Academic Area, Professor Elisabete Alegria, Advisor for the Scientific Area and Projects and Professor Patrícia Barata, Advisor for the Sustainability Area. This ceremony symbolizes the continuity of a project committed to academic excellence, scientific innovation, the training of engineers prepared for the challenges of the future and international expansion. Images: GCI/IPL e ISEL

On November 12th, students from the Department of Civil Engineering had the opportunity to visit the Railway Operational Command Center (CCO) of Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A. (IP), in Braço de Prata. The visit, accompanied by professor Luísa Teles Fortes (DEC/ISEL), provided students who are currently studying curricular units in the Communication Routes area of ​​the Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, with a global view of the model implemented by IP in terms of Railway Traffic Management and Control, including processing and processing of information in real time. This multidisciplinary center of excellence, equipped with the most modern support systems for railway operations, commands, controls and manages railway circulation in its area of ​​coverage, covering a total of 1,200 km. The ISEL group was received by one of those responsible for the Center, Dr. João Bento, providing a great opportunity to watch the operation of a unit of this kind.     Imagem capa: Infraestruturas de Portugal