Check out the latest news about MagIC research in the media with our handpicked selection of articles:
- A joint series by Expresso and NOVA Cidade – Urban Analytics Lab reveals that around one fifth of Portugal’s population travels more than 50 kilometers to access a cinema, exposing inequalities in access to cultural services; In Expresso (January 1st, 2026)
- RTP’s Europa à Porta featured AI4SmartAudit, a project led by Professor Pedro Simões Coelho that applies AI to support EU funds auditing; In RTP (31st January 2026)
- RTP’s Europa à Porta focused on TwinERGY, a European project involving NOVA IMS and centred on smarter local energy management; In RTP (March 14th 2026)
- Briefing covers AIvents, a NOVA IMS project developed within the Oeste Smart Region platform to explore how AI agents can assess event impact through natural language; In Briefing (March 31st 2026)
- The role of the Portugal Smart Cities Awards in recognising projects that are transforming cities and territories across Portugal is highlighted by Miguel de Castro Neto; In Jornal de Notícias (April 16th 2026)
- NOVA IMS developed AIvents, an AI agent that helps local decision-makers ask questions in natural language and get actionable insights on the socioeconomic impact of events; In Healthnews (April 1st 2026)
- NOVA IMS hosted “Data Spaces for Better Destinations” to discuss how data and AI can support smarter tourism management; In SAPO (April 17th 2026)
- Miguel de Castro Neto, NOVA IMS Dean and NOVA Cidade Founder, joined SIC Notícias' "Expresso da Meia-Noite" at the Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2026 to discuss AI in urban governance. In Sic Notícias (May, 16th, 2026).
- RTP's Sociedade Civil went to the Portugal Smart Cities Summit to hear Miguel de Castro Neto, NOVA IMS Dean and NOVA Cidade founder, on how urban data and analytics can drive state reform from the ground up. In RTP2 (May, 19th, 2026).
- Professor Pedro Simões Coelho joined journalist Paulo Baldaia on Expresso da Manhã podcast to discuss NOVA IMS' Sustainable Health Index; In Sic Notícias (May, 27th, 2026) .
- Professor Yasser Al Helaly warned that AI is making online fraud more convincing and scalable, from cloned voices and fake identities to scams that can target victims with minimal human input; In Público (21st June 2026).
- NOVA IMS’ BECX 2025 study found that the brands leading in digital channels are not always those delivering the best customer experience, with service quality, effort and trust remaining decisive; In Lider (8th June 2026).
- While 73% of Portuguese people took preventive health actions in 2025, NOVA IMS’ Sustainable Health Index found that access to the SNS worsened and its sustainability score fell to 59.3 out of 100; In Marketeer (2nd June 2026).
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