A celebration of knowledge and innovation, driving research and the impact of the Lusófona University Organic and R&D Units
“Criar Ciência e Fazer Inovação made in Lusófona” is an annual event aimed at showcasing the research work carried out by the different Organic Units and their respective Research and Development Units (UI&D), as well as presenting the research support services that are part of Lusófona University. In this context, the event seeks to promote a dynamic of aggregation and leverage the value created collectively by the UI&D.
This edition differs from previous ones with the introduction of the COFAC Talks. These informal conversations address topics relevant 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 - Presentation and Welcome
Manuel José Damásio - Administrator
Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
10:00 am - Research at Lusófona University
Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
10:15 am - Best Innovative Teaching Practice Award (Fazer+)
Moderator: Vânia Teófilo - Science Manager at ILIND
11:00 am - Coffee Break
Science and Innovation Exhibition
11:30 am - New Developments in Research Support
Moderator: Inês Lopes - Science Manager at ILIND
11:40 am - Coordinating a COST Action from Pre to Post Award (CitySenZ)
Mohammed Boubezari - Professor/Researcher at CIAUDUL
12:00 pm - COFAC Talks
From Idea to Application: Writing, Collaboration and Scientific Excellence
Panel Coordinator: Ana Mourato - Executive Director of ILIND
Micaela Fonseca - Professor/Researcher at Hei-LAB;
12:45 pm - LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon
2:30 pm - Best Practices in Research in Teaching Award (Fazer+)
Moderator: Diogo Ladeira - Science Manager at ILIND
3:00 pm - Excellence in Research Competition (Fazer+)
Winners of the 6th Edition
Moderator: Bruna Rosado - Science Manager at ILIND
Fearless Musicians Project: decreasing music performance anxiety with extended reality
Sofia Mateus Francisco - Professor/Researcher at HEI-Lab
Overcoming Drug Resistance: A Novel Scientific Strategy"
Daniel Santos - Professor/Researcher at CBIOS
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 in 3 Minutes)
Moderator: Diana Costa, ILIND
3:45 pm - Coffee Break
Science and Innovation Exhibition
4:15 pm - COFAC Talks
Impact - Science That Makes a Difference
Panel Coordinator: Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
Speakers:
Manuel José Damásio - Administrator
Sabrina Medeiros - Deputy Director of Lusoglobe
Pedro Gamito - Director of HEI-Lab
António Fantasia - Head of Psychology at the Alcoitão Rehabilitation Medicine Centre
Mariza Azevedo - Clinical Psychologist at Júlio de Matos Hospital
José Picoito - National Defence Institute.
5:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
Administration and Rectorate
5:15 pm - Closing Session
Diana Dias - Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation
Ana Mourato - Executive Director of ILIND
