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Bridging Knowledge and Innovation: Inês Lynce joins the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Carlos Oliveira, Adélio Mendes, Amélia Santos… Inês Lynce. INESC-ID’s President became the ninth figure in science, technology, and innovation to be called to the stage at the Técnico Innovation Centre on the afternoon of November 5. In a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro; the Minister of Economy, Pedro Reis; the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre; and the Secretary of State for Science, Ana Paiva, an INESC-ID researcher, the 21 new members of the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (CNCTI) were formally appointed.
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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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INESC Lisboa Annual Meeting: A Day of Reflection, Recognition, and Future Directions in Research
“It is an important event for the entire community, especially for young researchers. An opportunity to think about things we don’t usually consider,” said Arlindo Oliveira, INESC-ID researcher and President of INESC, at the closing session of the INESC Lisboa meeting, held on Friday, October 25. His words encapsulate the spirit of this gathering, now in its second edition, bringing together researchers from the three Lisbon-based INESC institutions—INESC-ID, INOV, and INESC MN.
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INESC-ID powers up Enlit Europe with three innovative Horizon Europe projects in energy and mobility
INESC-ID made a strong impact at the 2024 edition of Enlit Europe, one of the leading energy conferences and exhibitions in Europe, proudly showcasing the Horizon Europe projects EV4EU, Shift2DC, and U2Demo.
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“Only with investment can we build more resilient infrastructures ready for the increasing number of cyberattacks”
In light of the recent cyberattacks on the Agência para a Modernização Administrativa (AMA), we spoke with INESC-ID researcher Ricardo Chaves, from High-performance Computing Architectures and Systems.
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Inês Lynce reflects about the importance of a comprehensive education the Impact of research and the future of AI
In a recent interview for the supplement Dinheiro Vivo (part of Diário de Notícias), INESC-ID President, Inês Lynce, highlighted crucial topics regarding student education and the societal impact of scientific research. One of the key points discussed was the importance of a well-rounded education that goes beyond academic grades. According to the President, university admission is currently based on grades, but this doesn’t always predict future success. “There are many students who aren’t necessarily the ones with the highest grades, but they end up being much more successful,” she noted.
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How to achieve a Guinness World Record: the backstage of the largest programming lesson
A line spiralling around the building of the Técnico Innovation Center (TIC), at eight in the morning of an otherwise lazy Saturday, was a good hint that we were about to experience something we had never seen before. Something worthy of the Guinness World Records.
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In the Media: Rodrigo Rodrigues talks about how data centres impact our planet on RTP’s “Biosfera”
Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of asking ChatGPT a question, casually scrolling through social media, or binge-watching a series on Netflix?
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