A celebration of knowledge and innovation, driving research and the impact of ULusófona’s Organic Units and R&D Units
The Criar Ciência e Fazer Inovação made in Lusófona is an annual event that aims to showcase the research work carried out by the different Organic Units and their respective Research and Development Units (UI&D), as well as to present the research support services that are part of ULusófona. In this context, the event seeks to promote a dynamic approach to aggregating and leveraging the value created by the UI&D as a whole.
This edition differs from previous ones with the introduction of the COFAC Talks. These informal conversations address topics of relevance to academia. This initiative was designed to bring research, teaching and society closer together, promoting knowledge sharing in a more dynamic and engaging way.
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Programme
10 September 2026 • Agostinho da Silva Auditorium, Lusófona University
Morning
9:45 am - Welcome and Opening
Manuel José Damásio - Administrator
Ana Mourato - ILIND Executive Director
10:00 am - Research at ULusófona
Diana Dias - Pro-Rector for Science and Innovation
10:15 am - Presentation of the Projects Submitted for the Award: Best Innovative Teaching Practice (Fazer+)
Vânia Teófilo - ILIND Science Manager
11:00 am - Coffee Break
Science and Innovation Showcase
11:30 am - What is going on at ULusófona?
Inês Lopes - ILIND Science Manager
11:40 am - COST Action: Architectural and Urban Ambiances of European Cities (CitySenZ) - Coordinator’s Perspective
Mohammed Boubezari - Professor/Researcher at Terr.A.ID
12:00 pm - COFAC Talks
From Idea to Application: Writing, Collaboration and Scientific Excellence
Moderator:
Ana Mourato - ILIND Executive Director
Micaela Fonseca - Professor/Researcher at Hei-LAB;
Lúcia Gomes - Professor/Researcher at CIDEFES;
Ana Lima - Professor/Researcher at I-MVET;
Patrícia Rijo - Professor/Researcher at CBIOS
12:45 pm - LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon
2:30 pm - Presentation of the Projects Submitted for the Award: Best Research Practices in Teaching (Fazer+)
Diogo Ladeira - ILIND Science Manager
Research Excellence Competition
Winners of the 6th Edition
Ghadir Hummeid - ILIND Science Manager
3:00 pm - Fearless Musicians Project: decreasing music performance anxiety with extended reality
Sofia Mateus Francisco - Professor/Researcher at HEI-Lab
3:10 pm - Overcoming Drug Resistance: A Novel Scientific Strategy"
Daniel Santos- Professor/Researcher at CBIOS
3:20 pm - Promoting Healthy Work Environments and the Integration of Professionals with Oncological Diseases
Jorge Oliveira - Professor/Researcher at HEI-Lab
3:30 pm - Lift Talks (PhD Students)
2nd Phase of the PhD in 3 Minutes Competition
3:45 pm - Coffee Break
Science and Innovation Showcase
4:15 pm - COFAC Talks
Impact - Science that Makes a Difference
Moderator:
Diana Dias - Pro-Rector for Science and Innovation
Manuel José Damásio - Administrator
Sabrina Medeiros - Deputy Director of Lusoglobe
Pedro Gamito - Director of HEI-Lab
António Dantasia - Head of the Psychology Unit at the Alcoitão Rehabilitation Medicine Centre
Mariza Azevedo - Clinical Psychologist - Hospital Júlio de Matos
José Picoito - Education for Security, Defence and Peace Framework, National Defence Institute.
5:00 pm - Award Ceremony
Administration and Rectorate
5:15 pm - Closing Session
Diana Dias - Pro-Rector for Science and Innovation
Ana Mourato - ILIND Executive Director
