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Researcher Phil Lopes, a professor at Lusófona University and a member of HEI-Lab, was recently invited to give a featured interview in the “Associate Editor Spotlight” section of the prestigious scientific journal *IEEE Transactions on Games*, one of the most highly regarded international publications in the field of science and technology applied to video games.

You can now view the complete schedule for the 6th edition of the event “Creating Science and Driving Innovation: Made in Lusófona,” which will take place on September 10, 2026, at the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium and online, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Are you interested in expanding your international experience, working with partners from different countries, and developing new skills in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Smart Healthcare/Digital Health?

ULusófona, as a participating institution in the European ROBO-KNOT project, reinforces its commitment to the valorisation of scientific knowledge and the promotion of research-driven innovation.

UNESCO has confirmed the renewal of the agreement for the UNESCO Chair in Education, Citizenship, and Cultural Diversity at Lusófona University, extending its term through June 30, 2030.

The project TRAJECT – How Child Custody Disputes Become High-Conflict: A Longitudinal Systems Analysis, led by Diogo Lamela, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Education of Lusófona University and researcher at HEI-Lab, has been selected for funding under the Social Research Call 2026, promoted by the Social Observatory of the «la Caixa» Foundation. TRAJECT was one of 17 projects selected from 700 applications submitted by institutions from Portugal and Spain.

On September 10, 2026, Lusófona University will host the 6th edition of the event “Creating Science and Driving Innovation: Made in Lusófona.” The event will take place in the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium in a hybrid format (in-person and online) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The scientific article, which focuses on the biomechanical parameters of gait and the risk of falls in older adults, was recognized by the prestigious international journal Biomechanics.

Lusófona University has achieved another significant success under the Erasmus+ 2026 programme, with six projects approved out of 12 proposals submitted.

The #cybersecurity skills gap in Europe isn't just a statistic - it's a structural challenge that universities are uniquely positioned to help solve.