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“Industry of the Future: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Services | Conversation Series: “Artificial Intelligence Interacting with the Physical World”

Topics to be discussed:

• Service robots that interact naturally with humans at home, in hospitals, and in offices;
• Surveillance, search and rescue robots;
• Collaborative robots and adaptive assembly lines working side by side with humans in production;
• Intelligent design using AI to create more effective prototypes and eco-friendly products;
• Predictive maintenance, anticipating failures and preventing costly downtimes;
• Stock and logistics optimization, with intelligent route planning and real-time tracking considering weather, costs, and carbon footprint;
• The growing impact of 3D printing and cyber-physical systems within Industry 4.0.

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"Smart Cities and Homes: How Artificial Intelligence Transforms Shared Spaces" | Conversation Series: “Artificial Intelligence Interacting with the Physical World”

Topics to be discussed:

• Traffic management with AI, using adaptive traffic lights and public transport responsive to real-time demand and conditions;
• Smart waste collection and efficient energy and water management in public spaces, optimized in real time;
• Intelligent urban systems that automatically detect anomalies and promote citizen participation in city maintenance;
• Smart buildings, where AI manages lighting, temperature, and security in homes, condos, and neighborhoods, fostering comfort, sustainability, and autonomy.

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“Smart Networks for a Sustainable Future: Energy, Water, Environment and Agriculture” | Conversation Series: “Artificial Intelligence Interacting with the Physical World”

This panel will explore how smart networks and AI are integrating different energy sources, adjusting supply to real-time consumption, and promoting efficiency in public lighting and buildings.

We will also discuss smart water networks that detect leaks and enhance water management, as well as environmental monitoring systems that track air quality, noise, and carbon emissions, providing vital data to protect public health and the planet.

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"Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Diagnosis, Treatment and Personalized Care" | Conversation Series: “Artificial Intelligence Interacting with the Physical World”

Topics to be discussed:

• Automatic diagnosis through analysis of medical images (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, mammograms) to speed up and improve examination accuracy;
• Early disease detection and rare disease diagnosis, using algorithms to analyze large volumes of hospital data and social networks to anticipate outbreaks and identify complex patterns;
• Precision medicine, where AI combines genetic and medical history data to recommend personalized treatments;
• Home monitoring of patients using wearable devices for continuous and personalized follow-up;
• Accelerated drug discovery via simulation of molecular interactions, paving the way for new medications;
• Robotic surgery for safer and more precise procedures;
• And optimized hospital management, improving scheduling, logistics, and resource usage in healthcare services.

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"Ethics and Social Responsibility of AI" | Conversation Series: “Artificial Intelligence Interacting with the Physical World”

Topics to be explored:

• Legal responsibility in cases involving autonomous systems;
• Privacy issues in data collection via sensors in public and private spaces;
• Socioeconomic impacts of automation across different sectors;
• Ensuring equity in access to and benefits from physical AI technologies;
• Transparency and explainability of decision-making systems that impact the physical world;
• Defining ethical standards for developing autonomous systems;
• The need for appropriate national and international regulatory frameworks.

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Solidarity Concert by the University of Lisbon

The University of Lisbon is joining the Solidarity Concert, featuring the Iberian Medical Orchestra, Mário Laginha, and the Australian orchestra Corpus Medicorum.

The event will take place at the Aula Magna of the University on September 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM, and is part of the "Music at the University of Lisbon" program.

The goal is clear: to unite efforts, musicians, and melodies in support of the Corações Com Coroa (CCC) project, which has already positively impacted the lives of over 1,000 girls and women.

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Courses

Specialization Course "Agile Leadership"

The Agile Leadership specialization course focuses on three key competence areas where organizations need to adapt quickly: Perspectives, People, and Practices. It is aimed at current and future agile leaders from all fields—both technical and non-technical—who wish to deepen their knowledge in Agile Leadership.

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Técnico MOOC “Fundamentals of Operating Systems”

This online course is an introduction to the core concepts that underpin the functioning of modern operating systems. Aimed at students from non-computer engineering backgrounds, the course explores the main mechanisms and structures used to manage a computer’s resources.

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Specialization Course "Decision Engineering"

This course promotes knowledge acquisition in decision support and helps develop the ability to formulate and solve decision-making situations in complex and uncertain contexts. It is designed for all university graduates and professionals who wish to deepen or refine their skills in evaluating proposals, employees, suppliers, and companies.

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