Instituto de Telecomunicações

🪐💫🚀🔮Instituto de Telecomunicações will once again welcome school students for a series "Ciência Viva Laboratórios Abertos 2026: Ocupação Científica de Jovens nas Férias".

✔️Initiation to Electronics and 5G Communications (IEC-5G)
✔️Introduction to Telecommunications (INTELE)
✔️Introduction to Biosignals (INBIO)

Designed to inspire future scientists and engineers, these free programs provide participants with direct exposure to cutting-edge research, laboratory activities, and emerging technologies.

Taking place in and , the internships target students from the 9th to the 12th grade and offer a unique opportunity to experience the world of scientific research and technological innovation within one of Portugal’s leading research institutions.

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Learn more: https://it.pt/Events/Event/5732

Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Centro Ciência Viva Hugo Plácido da Silva ScientISST

🌱🤖AI meets sustainability in the agri-food sector.
AcornSelectAI is an innovative Portuguese project, coordinated at IT by Hugo Proença, that combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and multispectral imaging to improve the selection and valorization of acorns. By using deep learning and adaptive machine learning techniques, the system can identify defects invisible to the human eye, reducing waste and increasing raw material value.

Beyond technology, the project promotes the sustainable use of an underutilized natural resource, supports rural development, and contributes to the preservation of the Portuguese montado ecosystem.

A great example of how AI and research can drive innovation while creating environmental and economic impact.

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Learn more: https://it.pt/News/NewsPost/5237

🤖 Should there be limits to Artificial Intelligence?
Our researcher Mário Figueiredo, and one of the IT coordinators of NextGenAI (https://www.it.pt/Projects/Index/4830), joined SIC's "Expresso da Meia-Noite" to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and societal impact of AI.

As AI continues to transform our lives, the debate extends far beyond technology, raising important ethical and social questions. During the discussion, Mário Figueiredo highlighted a frequently overlooked issue: the exploitation of vulnerable workers within AI supply chains.

What do you think: how can we ensure that AI development remains aligned with human values and social responsibility?

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🎥 Watch the full program here: https://sicnoticias.pt/programas/expressodameianoite/2026-06-05-video-deve-haver-limites-a-inteligencia-artificial--36020a79

🎉 A new chapter begins at Instituto de Telecomunicações!
Last Tuesday, June 3, Armando Humberto Nolasco Pinto formally assumed the role of President of Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT), succeeding José Carlos Pedro and taking the lead of one of Portugal’s top research institutions.

A Senior Researcher in Quantum Technologies and Professor at the Universidade de Aveiro, Armando N. Pinto has built an outstanding career at IT, marked by scientific excellence, strategic vision, innovation, and leadership. Throughout the years, he has played a key role in advancing impactful research initiatives and strengthening Portugal’s position in the global research and innovation landscape.

As he highlighted in his inaugural remarks:
"The future lies in valuing people, promoting scientific excellence, strengthening the institution’s sustainability, and deepening its connection with society. Attracting and developing talent, creating knowledge, and generating societal impact are at the core of our mission."

With more than 1,000 collaborators across Portugal, IT aims to continue to be a national and international benchmark in research, innovation, and advanced education.

👏 Congratulations, Armando Nolasco Pinto, on this well-deserved recognition! Wishing you every success in this new challenge and in leading Instituto de Telecomunicações towards a brighter future.

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More: https://www.it.pt/News/NewsPost/5253

𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲

"A 22 de maio de 2010, um programador chamado Laszlo Hanyecz realizou uma transação que viria a tornar-se histórica: pagou 10.000 Bitcoins por duas pizzas. Na altura, esta quantia equivalia a cerca de 41 dólares (ou aproximadamente 30 euros). Em 2026, esse valor ultrapassaria os 650 milhões de euros, tornando esta refeição num marco simbólico da revolução digital. As pizzas têm bom aspeto (há fotos) e são duas (que é o dobro de uma); mas esta valorização desproporcional deixa qualquer pessoa de boca aberta e com alguma fome também."

Artigo completo: https://www.jornaldofundao.pt/especiais/bitcoin-pizza-day

"No Interior da Ciência" é uma parceria entre a UBI e o Jornal do Fundão.

Fernando Pereira, Senior Researcher at the Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) and Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, was awarded the title of “Técnico's Distinguished Professor”.

This prestigious distinction recognizes his outstanding scientific, academic, and educational contributions, as well as his international leadership in multimedia signal processing and communication.

Founder of IT Multimedia Signal Processing Group, Fernando Pereira has played a pioneering role in MPEG and JPEG multimedia standards, helping shape the way digital media is accessed worldwide.

👏 IT warmly congratulates Fernando Pereira on this prestigious distinction!

Learn more: https://www.it.pt/News/NewsPost/5250

Instituto de Telecomunicações expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of António Almeida, our former collaborator within the Antennas and Propagation Group at Instituto Superior Técnico.

António dedicated much of his professional life to antennas and propagation, making an important contribution to the growth and development of research projects at IT. Recognized for his scientific rigor, dedication, and willingness to support colleagues and students, he inspired and mentored generations of researchers.

His career led him to distinguished institutions and teams, including Antenna Company, Eindhoven University of Technology, and ultimately the European Space Agency (ESA), fulfilling one of his greatest professional ambitions.

We will remember António Almeida as an outstanding professional, dedicated colleague, and inspiring human being. His legacy will remain with all who had the privilege to work and learn alongside him.

Instituto de Telecomunicações extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues (Carlos Fernandes, Rafael Caldeirinha, Sérgio Matos, among others).

Rest in peace. 🎗

https://www.it.pt/News/NewsPost/5249

📖 A new issue of the Instituto de Telecomunicações newsletter is now out, dedicated to the memory and legacy of Professor Carlos Salema.

This special issue brings together messages and tributes from colleagues, friends, collaborators, and former students, celebrating the profound impact he had on science, education, and telecommunications in Portugal.

Professor Carlos Salema was a co-founder and former President of Instituto de Telecomunicações, President of JNICT (former FCT), Emeritus Professor of Instituto Superior Técnico, among other great achievements, and a leading figure whose vision and dedication helped shape generations of researchers and engineers.

More than a tribute, this issue is a humble celebration of his extraordinary legacy ✨

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🔗 Read the newsletter here:
https://www.it.pt/Newsletters/HtmlIssue/131