“The university is, par excellence, a privileged space to train, think, and discuss, it’s a space of freedom”. In a recent article for SOL, Leonel Sousa reflects on the importance of strengthening international, academic, and research networks, and foster a culture that values responsible risk‑taking in innovation.

By sharing his experience as a researcher at INESC-ID and professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, Leonel Sousa highlights the essential collaboration between teaching, research, and the academic community, and how encouraging curiosity and ambition drive scientific progress.

Read the full opinion article (in Portuguese) here.

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