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INESC-ID rated “Excellent” — pass the dwarf basil!
The news came on the morning of April 15, through an email sent by our President of the Board of Directors, Inês Lynce: INESC-ID had been rated “Excellent” — the highest possible rating — in the latest national evaluation of Research and Development (R&D) Units by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (FCT), achieving the maximum score in all evaluation criteria.
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To Infinite Possibilities and Beyond Publications: Patents, Startups, and Career Paths for PhDs
On May 19, a group of PhD students gathered for their 8th INESC-ID PhD Students Meetup and were introduced to Sandra Aresta, Knowledge Transfer Manager at INESC-ID, who presented the topic “Beyond Publications: Patents, Spin-offs, and Alternative Paths for PhDs”. During the session, Sandra shared her personal journey and professional experience, offering insights into what it means to work in the field of technology transfer. She then explained the processes within INESC-ID and how PhD students can benefit from this field, including filing patents or even founding a startup.
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R.617: INESC-ID PhD students cut the ribbon on their new room
Located on the 6th floor of the Alves Redol building, room 617 started as a storage room, with spare furniture lying around. In the past few months, however, it was subject to a complete makeover. Under the guidance of the Communications and Outreach Office, students from the PhD Volunteer team measured the space, mapped it out and brainstormed ideas for furniture, decoration and even board games. After a year-long long process, and counting with the strong support from the Board of Directors, the new exclusive PhD Students Room was finally ready, waiting for the big inauguration.
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Innovation, memories, and future challenges at INESC-ID’ 25th anniversary celebration
There was chit-chat, an in-house photoshow, a trip down memory lane, and a big birthday cake. INESC-ID is officially a young adult, and January 28 was the day we chose to gather our community—past and present—along with friends from academia to celebrate 25 years of defining technology. At the Salão Nobre of Instituto Superior Técnico, we spent the afternoon reflecting on the work accomplished so far, as outlined by Inês Lynce, President of the Board of Directors, and looking ahead to the future, as addressed by Miguel Pupo Correia, President of the Executive Committee. In a conversation with INESC-ID’s first Directors back in the year 2000—Luís Borges de Almeida, Helena Sarmento, and Arlindo Oliveira—moderated by INESC-ID Science Writer Sara Sá, we heard about the main challenges of launching a research institute, the innovative management solutions implemented, and the memorable incidents that shaped this adventure. Rogério Colaço, President of Técnico, and Luís Castro, Vice-Rector of Universidade de Lisboa and a Professor at Técnico, honoured us with their presence on stage, sharing a few words in recognition of the research work conducted at INESC-ID. And, of course, no birthday celebration would be complete without cake and candles. The afternoon concluded with a chocolate cake decorated in INESC-ID colours and more than one hundred participants singing "Happy Birthday" to INESC-ID.
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Focus on collaborators and scientific excellence will mark the mandate of the new Board of Directors
With the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors of INESC-ID starts a new chapter in the institute’s history. This meeting, held January 20, set the stage for the vision and strategic goals that will guide INESC-ID’s path in the coming years.
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Rockin’ Around the INESC Lisboa Christmas Party
INESC-ID, INOV and INESC-MN came together on December 11 for a festive gathering complemented by Christmas traditional snacks and jolly tunes!
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INESC-ID’s Support Staff Autumn Gathering
On Wednesday, November 13, INESC-ID's support staff gathered around roasted sweet-potatoes, snacks and the traditional jeropiga for an internal social gathering!
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INESC Lisboa Annual Meeting keynote speaker, Dejan Milojicic, on Technology Megatrends and the role of AI as an equalizer
It took Dejan Milojicic more than twenty years to understand the way of life in the United States. “Now I am at peace”, he shares, before delivering the keynote lecture at INESC Lisboa Annual Meeting. For the last 15 years, the HPE Fellow and VP, and former President of the IEEE Computer Society, has been involved in the production of the IEEE Technology Megatrends Report, which identifies the technologies with the greatest opportunities and potential impact for the future. Compiled annually by 50 experts, the report draws data from three different sources: the United States Patent Office, Google and IEEE digital library. The meticulous work pays off, he believes, since “it appeals to people.”
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A Community in the Making: sharing challenges and building solutions at the 1st INESC-ID PhD Students Annual Meeting
Beginnings often carry symbolic meaning. October 25 marked a memorable moment for INESC-ID’s PhD students with the holding of the first official PhD Students Annual Meeting, bringing together around 40 PhD students from 10 different Scientific Areas, across two campuses of INESC-ID.
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