AERIS (Aerospace Engineering and Rocketry at ISEL) is the latest project developed by students at ISEL, within the scope of the Aerospace Engineering Student Group (NEA). Its main goal is the design and construction of experimental rockets, integrating various fields of engineering and promoting the practical application of knowledge acquired in an academic context.Currently, the group includes students from the undergraduate programs in Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering (LEETC), Electrical Engineering (LEE), Applied Physics Engineering (LEFA), Mechanical Engineering (LEM), and the Master's in Electrical Engineering (MEE). It is open to students from any university who share an interest in engineering and space exploration. The team’s first official meeting took place on October 3, 2025, marking the beginning of an initiative that offers ISEL students the opportunity to make their mark on the European aerospace engineering scene.AERIS will be developed across several missions, each corresponding to a unique rocket designed and built by the students, with support and guidance from ISEL faculty. The ultimate goal is to participate in the European Rocketry Challenge (EuRoC), the largest experimental rocketry competition in Europe, where university teams from across the continent present and launch their projects.Speaking about the spirit behind the project, Miguel Monteiro, AERIS mentor and LEFA student, emphasizes: “At AERIS, we bring together knowledge, innovation, and team spirit to develop experimental rockets and represent ISEL in international competitions. Each member contributes with their talent and dedication, because we believe that alone we go fast, but together we go far.”The project is promoted by the Aerospace Engineering Student Group (NEA), recently created by ISEL students, with the following goals:Involve students from different courses at the institute;Strengthen collaboration between students, faculty, and industry;Showcase ISEL’s capacity for innovation and applied research.

Aiming to connect students with the professional world and reinforce ISEL's role as a benchmark in training qualified engineers, another edition of the ISEL Job Fair was held from September 30th to October 2nd.This year, the event featured the participation of 96 national and international companies from various fields of engineering, chemistry, physics, and technology. They are seeking qualified young talent at ISEL, prepared for the challenges of the job market. Over the three days, the event registered approximately 600 registrations from students seeking internship, employment, and networking opportunities with leading companies.The participation of companies demonstrates the growing recognition of the quality of education and the technical preparation of ISEL students, as well as the interest in integrating professionals trained at an institution that combines tradition with innovation and proximity to industry.The Job Fair is, therefore, more than just a recruitment opportunity; it is essentially a bridge between higher education and the business world. This event actively contributes to career development and strengthens the employability of future engineers.With this edition, ISEL consolidates its role as a privileged space for connecting talent and opportunity, reinforcing its commitment to continuing to train professionals who are up to the challenges of an increasingly demanding and dynamic market.   [flickr-photoset:id=72177720329541434, size=q, num=10]Ver no flickr