EDITORIAL
A New Chapter for IT
It is with great honour, a deep sense of responsibility, and great enthusiasm that I begin my term as President of Instituto de Telecomunicações.
I cannot open this first editorial without paying tribute to Professor Carlos Salema. Professor Carlos Salema was the founder of IT and a visionary whose ideas shaped not only our institution but also generations of researchers. He inspired many of us through his scientific excellence, leadership, and humanity. Throughout this year, I hope we will have several opportunities to celebrate his remarkable legacy.
I am also fully aware of the responsibility of succeeding two outstanding Presidents. Following Professor Carlos Salema, whose vision led to the creation of IT, and Professor José Carlos Pedro, whose leadership consolidated IT, is both a privilege and a challenge.
IT is built by its people, the excellence of the science they produce, and their ability to transform knowledge into benefits for society. For more than three decades, IT has earned a leading position in research and innovation through the talent, dedication, and commitment of its researchers, students, engineers, technicians, and staff.
Today, science and technology are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Alongside scientific excellence, society increasingly expects research to generate tangible impact through innovation, technology transfer, evidence-informed public policy, and solutions to major societal challenges.
This changing landscape presents an opportunity for IT to further strengthen its position as a world-class research institution. Our priorities are clear: to reinforce scientific excellence, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthen cooperation across all IT sites and research groups, and deepen our engagement with industry, public institutions, and international partners. Equally important is our commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding talent while fostering an environment where creativity, ambition, collaboration, and integrity can flourish.
These ambitions can only be achieved through a strong and engaged community. The future of IT depends on the contribution of every member of our institution. Openness, mutual respect, transparency, and a shared sense of purpose will continue to guide the way we work together.
Before concluding, I would like to make two final remarks. First, my warm congratulations to IT Covilhã on its 24th anniversary - a milestone that reflects its sustained contribution to the growth and success of IT. Second, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all our staff members who are working tirelessly to complete the PRR-supported investments, enabling us to equip our laboratories with state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Your professionalism, dedication, and commitment are deeply appreciated.
I hope you enjoy this edition of
News@IT. I look forward to working with all of you as we write the next chapter in the history of IT - together.
