INESC-ID joins DEI to welcome the bachelor’s and master’s students in Computer Science and Engineering
To mark the beginning of the academic year, the Departamento de Engenharia Informática (DEI) of Instituto Superior Técnico hosted a welcome session for the incoming students of the bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering (LEIC) and the master’s degree in the same field (MEIC)….
Technical studies by INESC‑ID inform Portugal’s Energy Storage Strategy (ENAE)
Portugal has opened the public consultation for its National Energy Storage Strategy (ENAE), presenting a roadmap for the expansion of electricity storage capacity through 2040. At the core of the proposal is an Action Plan informed by technical studies carried out by INESC‑ID, INESC TEC…
In the Media: Arlindo Oliveira addresses machine learning, AI and societal change on “Despolariza”
“The human brain is also a statistical machine.” Artificial intelligence has evolved at remarkable speed. From the rule‑based systems that dominated research in the 1970s to today’s statistical and data‑driven models, the field has undergone a profound transformation. As these technologies evolve, societies adapt alongside…
In the Media: Ana Paiva participates in debate regarding AI and ethics on RTP’s Sociedade Civil
“What we’ve created with AI so far is extraordinary. However, there are still some issues to be considered.” The world has seen rapid technological evolution in recent years, driven largely by advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has opened the door to innovative possibilities. Still,…
In the Media: Inês Lynce on SAIL, leadership and cooperative science for ECO’s “Retrato”
Running together as a team – this was the idea that framed a recent interview for ECO’s “Retrato” with Inês Lynce, President of the Board of Directors at INESC‑ID, who shared her ambition for a national scientific landscape strengthened by deeper collaboration and collective progress….
INESC-ID gets new projects approved in three different FCT calls
INESC‑ID recently saw four of its proposals approved by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), across three competitive calls that reinforce the institute’s role in national and international research initiatives. The Defence + Science Programme call focuses on strengthening scientific and technological capacity…
FLoC 2026: The world’s biggest logic conference just wrapped up in Lisbon
The 2026 edition of the Federated Logic Conference (FLoC) came to a close in Lisbon on 29 July, following two weeks that brought together over 2100 participants from 70 countries across ten conferences, 86 workshops, and two summer schools. Co-organised by Instituto Superior Técnico and…
INESC-ID Connects Students and Industry at ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026
Last week, INESC-ID helped host the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 (EDS2026), held at Instituto Superior Técnico under the theme Trustworthy AI. The four-day event (27–30 July) was organised by ELLIS Unit Lisbon — a partnership between Instituto Superior Técnico, INESC-ID, the Institute for Systems and…
INESC-ID joins AISHA to help build Europe’s AI Skills Academy
INESC-ID is a partner in AISHA – Artificial Intelligence Skills Hub Academy, a Digital Europe Programme initiative to build a pan-European ecosystem of Generative AI and advanced AI skills. AISHA was designed to tackle the growing gap between AI’s rapid transformation of industries and public…
From SAIL to AMALIA: INESC-ID at Encontro Ciência e Inovação 2026
INESC-ID marked a strong presence at Encontro Ciência 2026, the largest annual event dedicated to science and innovation in Portugal, which took place on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Congress Center. The institute contributed to multiple sessions throughout the programme, showcasing its ongoing work across…