Projects
We put science into practice with our projects.
Inteligência Artificial no Jornalismo em Portugal
The first nationwide study dedicated to mapping, assessing the impact, and envisioning the future of artificial intelligence in journalism. It is an initiative funded by the EMIF – European Media and Information Fund, with the support of the Gulbenkian Foundation, bringing together seven universities from Portugal and Brazil. The project is carried out in collaboration with major media groups, regulators, and industry associations, in a joint effort to ensure representativeness and real impact.
Budget raised competitively: €70,000.
RED – Recursos Educativos Digitais
A pioneering project in Portugal carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Education and four higher education institutions with the aim of producing digital educational resources, scientifically and pedagogically validated. iNOVA Media Lab coordinates the digital creation of interactive digital games, multiple multimedia formats and a web platform, serving the didactic areas of Mathematics, Science and Portuguese. The project is in line with the objectives set by the European Commission (H2020) to improve the quality and efficiency of education and training systems. Besides iNOVA Media Lab, the project consortium includes the General Directorate of Education (managing institution), the University of Lisbon, the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, and the University of Aveiro.
90 Segundos de Ciência
90 Segundos de Ciência is a daily radio program of one and a half minutes, without external narration, in which a different scientist each day explains one research project. The choice is made for geographic, scientific and gender representation. It started broadcasting on 2016, and is currently broadcast twice a day on Antena 1, with four repetitions on the antenna of RDP Internacional and RDP África. It is also broadcast over the internet, through RTP Play, podcasting and dedicated website, as well as on the social networks Facebook and Twitter. In Portugal, it is the first program of its kind to achieve this longevity and with a digital intention and dissemination through social networks. Distinguished with the Gulbenkian Knowledge Award 2019 and 2025 Ciência Viva Media Award, granted by the Ciência Viva Agency.
WellApp – Wellness amplified or appified?
WellApp project – Wellness management trending in everyday life digital platforms – explores and challenges the socio-cultural trend of the meanings of wellness, self-care and balance in contemporary life that emerge in digital spaces mediated by apps. Based on platform studies, a mixed methodology is used to analyse dynamics and practices reflecting whether the management of wellness is shaped or pushed by the growing offer and adoption of apps towards a platformisation of health. Read more here.
Budget raised competitively: €5,000.
DIGIUSOS: Os Jovens e a Transição Digital: Usos, desafios e oportunidades na Região Autónoma dos Açores
Budget raised competitively: €5,000. IR: Paulo Nuno Vicente, Co-IR: Catarina Duff Burnay
AUTONOMOUS STORES
Autonomous Stores: Sociotechnical infrastructures, Imaginary and Data Governance. Competition for R&D Projects in All Scientific Domains – 2022. Reference: 2022.02730.PeX. Budget raised competitively: €49,692.29. IR: Ana Viseu, Co-IR: Paulo Nuno Vicente.
Vigi_BairroAlto: A Hipervigilância do Espaço Público: o caso do Bairro Alto
Budget raised competitively: €5,000. IR: Paulo Victor Melo, Co-IR: Ana Viseu
Schoolfan – Schools against fake news for a cooler future
SchoolFaN has the mission to empower teachers in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece to combat climate-related misinformation.
Team Members: Rita Ponce, António Granado.Grant Agreement Number: 2023-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000160782