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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On September 25, science will leave the labs to reach various venues across Greater Lisbon as part of #EuropeanResearchersNight, inviting the public to be curious about research and to participate in scientific activities. 🔗 More information: tinyurl.com/2ah5vrkv #ERN #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Applications for “Patron-funded Scholarships” for the 2026/2027 academic year are open until September 28th. Deadlines may vary depending on the type of financial aid the student is applying for. 🔗 More information: tinyurl.com/3mv9z2ff #tecnicostudent #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The University of Lisbon remains the national leader in the general field of ‘Engineering’ in the National Taiwan University Ranking, a result to which the scientific output of the Instituto Superior Técnico has contributed. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/54n9hxbs #NTURanking #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Enrolment for transversal skills courses at Técnico Doctoral School is open until 4 September. PhD students can select courses in areas such as research ethics, project management, science communication or entrepreneurship. 🔗 More information: tinyurl.com/yrn86tzs #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ISTrain, a students’ organisation at Técnico, won the Entry Level category of the IMechE Railway Challenge 2026 with its first electric locomotive, the Loco01 “Andorinha”, on its first appearance in the international competition. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/mr325jb5 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In this opinion piece, Duarte Miguel Prazeres, professor at Técnico, explores the history of the egg as an essential tool in biotechnology. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/46xmyvef #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

BPI, “la Caixa” Foundation and Técnico celebrated the creation of the BPI | “la Caixa” Chair in “Forest and Fire Management” led by Tiago Oliveira, designed to foster informed public discussion on territorial and forestry strategies and policies. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/mu3789eh

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Pedro Lima, professor at Técnico and president of ISR-Lisboa, was elected president of the RoboCup Federation, the international body that runs RoboCup, the world’s most prestigious competition in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5n996rtx #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Luís Oliveira e Silva, professor at Técnico, discusses the central role of Humanities in the AI revolution, in the context of the recent opening of the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/2x6dj2ak #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Throughout June, a number of events took place to mark the 11th anniversary of the transport reform. Rosário Macário discusses the successes, challenges and what has yet to be achieved. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/57thr8x8 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Paulo Ferrão is one of 25 prominent figures featured in the book “A História Que Escreve Energia”, by the Portuguese Energy Agency. In an interview, the Técnico professor talks about his journey & the School’s role in the energy sector. 🔗 Interview: tinyurl.com/3zcadrvy #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Fernando Pereira, professor at Técnico, discusses the challenges of the current technological revolution driven by AI, and the role of professors in guiding their students as the use of these tools in education increases. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/5denwfu9 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

On 30 June, Instituto Superior Técnico and Accenture renewed their cooperation protocol, marking the beginning of the partnership’s third three-year term between the two organisations. 🔗 Complete article: tinyurl.com/bc6pv23a #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Eduardo Júlio has become the first Portuguese national to join the technical and scientific leadership of the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), the leading international federation for structural concrete. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/2tnj342n #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

On 19 June, we celebrated the career of Amílcar Soares, a retired full professor, in a ceremony to confer him the title of Emeritus Professor of Universidade de Lisboa. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/77nw74kk #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The 11th edition of the programme dedicated to career development and research at Técnico, took place between 23 and 25 June and brought together professors and researchers on probation for three days. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/4necyamw #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

About 70 Técnico alumni gathered in Amsterdam for the launch of the Técnico Alumni Chapter of the Netherlands. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/mrxjj5am #TécnicoAlumni #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Vítor Cardoso was elected member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, which has previously counted on scientists, such as Marie Curie and Albert Einstein, among its members. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5n6dpzmz #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

18 professors and researchers from Instituto Superior Técnico were honoured at the 2026 edition of the ULisboa/Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Awards. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/29uvhajn #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The university press at Instituto Superior Técnico once again represented the school at the 96th edition of the Lisbon Book Fair, held from 27 May to 14 June. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/mv5fd4z7 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Lampsy Health, a member of IST Spin-Off, won the “Lisboa, Sul e Ilhas” category of the EmpreendeXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank and BPI. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/y9fncr9a #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The new European Space Agency’s incubator in Portugal was officially launched at the Oeiras Campus of Instituto Superior Técnico. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/muy23tss #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Leonardo Azevedo, professor at Técnico, highlights the vital role played by mineral and energy resources in past and present technological revolutions, and the need to consider how to use them sustainably. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/55nhm266 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

VEREFY, an AI-based algorithm project that predicts which disinformation narratives are most likely to go viral, won the 10th Lab2Market, a programme that helps transfering innovative ideas developed at Técnico to market. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/yk9pkcdk #Lab2Market #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

FLASHGuard, a team of students, researchers and professors from Técnico, represented Portugal in the international final of the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 in Boston, after winning the national round of the competition. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/nbrpp33r #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

PhD students, researchers, professors and staff can apply, until 1 July, for 2 training initiatives organised by Unite! Widening at KTH 🇸🇪. The programmes aim at strengthening skills in innovation, knowledge transfer, and research support. 🔗 + info: tinyurl.com/mtu37578 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research journal published a special issue devoted to Pedro Castro, an associate professor with habilitation at Instituto Superior Técnico, who passed away in December 2024 at the age of just 51. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/mrybrdtv #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Técnico Alumni Solidarity Gala raised >40,000 euros for scholarships. The Gala was also the stage for 3 awards: João Bento received the Career Award, & Marta Oliveira & Joana Pinto received the Young Entrepreneur Award. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/3z3xkf32 #TécnicoAlumni #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Luís Oliveira e Silva, professor at Técnico, discusses concerns regarding competitive funding for science in Portugal, looking at the US example, the European context and the obstacles facing the new AI2 agency. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/3zj4dy7h #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

TrashTalk's proposal to improve waste management through a smart infrastructure that supports recycling won the “Start to Spark” 2026 Award, presented on 1 June at the Técnico Innovation Center. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/mvbwuhxk #tecnicostudent #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Mobile Energy Sustainability Project (PSEM) student organisation showcased a new electric car prototype, the GP25 EVO. PSEM also announced its transition to participate in solar-powered prototype racing. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/4nwcdbke #tecnicostudent #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Friends, family and colleagues gathered for the Academic Jubilee Ceremony of José Saldanha Matos, a Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico. The lecture, titled “Beyond Water”, was to celebrate the professor’s distinguished career. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5e8a83tw #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Rogério Colaço, president of Instituto Superior Técnico, and Nuno Jardim Nunes, coordinator of the General Engineering programme, discuss the creation of this new programme. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ Jornal Público: tinyurl.com/3hctwpfa #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Isabel Sá-Correia, professor at Técnico, reflects on the role of Portuguese talent in the scientific debate on microbiology, highlighting the next Congress of the International Union of Microbiological Societies, in Lisbon. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/rkzrsrmb #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Luís Caldas de Oliveira, professor at Técnico, discusses the role of education and educators in the digital age and the era of AI, which is revolutionizing young people’s relationship with knowledge and learning. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/35xe9fbu #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Duarte Miguel Prazeres, professor at Técnico, discusses the historically recent hierarchy between the fundamentals and the application of science, in which scientific explanation precedes technological development. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/58zxnerf #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A technology that combines different imaging tests to support clinical decisions in breast cancer screening has earned BreastScreening-AI €500,000 in funding under the European Innovation Council’s Pre-Accelerator programme. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5n77n6hk #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Submissions for the 10th ObservIST, which aims to promote initiatives and experiences that enhance the quality of internal processes and support continuous improvement, are open until July 31. 🔗 More information: tinyurl.com/473xvbfv #ObservIST #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Sílvia Monteiro and Ricardo Santos, researchers at LAIST, discuss a recent discovery made at Stanford University: an enzyme (a tiny biological machine) capable of synthesizing DNA without any nucleic acid template. 🔗🇵🇹 Full article @ SOL: tinyurl.com/39trennp #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

“Wow!” echoed when a huge soap bubble drifted in the air before popping. The final session of this season’s “Explain it like I’m 5” allowed children to explore shapes, balance and the “mathematics of soap bubbles”. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5n6bx894 #ELI5 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Técnico’s Alameda Campus welcomed over 130 professionals from 23 countries to discuss mobility, inclusion, and internationalisation strategies, for the International Staff Week 2026. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/2ksdmtyj #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A trial is currently available to the Técnico community, providing access to the content of the CABI International database. Users will be able to access papers, research data and e-books from this database. 🔗 More information: tinyurl.com/2bbunnt7 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Técnico welcomed Ambassador Grace Chang, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in 🇵🇹, to a meeting that aimed to identify opportunities for academic and scientific cooperation with Taiwan institutions. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/4yprc5kd #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The 3rd ed of GIRLSTEAM brought together about 200 basic education students at Técnico’s Oeiras Campus for a hands-on science and technology experience, marking the International Girls in Information and Communication Technologies Day. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5n88ybew #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Ana M. Melo is co-author of an article published in Nature Methods that contributes to better understand intrinsically disordered proteins 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/4usb75fz #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Two new doctoral networks feature researchers from two Research Units affiliated with Técnico and receive European funding from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/42z4682f #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

At the April session of the “Explain it like I’m 5” initiative, Pedro Abreu guided the young participants on a journey between the ‘infinitely large’ and the ‘infinitely small’. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/y5dvrw7w #ELI5 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Zita Martins, Técnico professor, has been appointed Co-Chair of CESAER’s workgroup Dual-Use, Defence and Space, serving until the end of 2027 to “help position universities as key players in this new context”. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/vs5uczjh #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The SiARA project, led by IdMEC, integrates sensors, autonomous robotics and AI to o support the sustainable management of agroecological systems in Castro Verde, reconciling agricultural productivity with biodiversity conservation. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/5fp5evr6 #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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Instituto Superior Técnico @istecnico.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

QuantumPUF is a new European research projectcoordinated by Instituto de Telecomunicações, that aims to reduce the risk of theft, copying, or extraction of digital credentials through quantum physics. 🔗 Full article: tinyurl.com/4hef9v4s #TécnicoULisboa #ULisboa

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