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students@DigiMedia project’s communication awarded at Science Communication Competition

The communication “Exploradores do invisível: uma viagem pela diversidade microbiana” (Explorers of the Invisible: A Journey Through Microbial Diversity) won the Menção Honrosa (general category award) in the Science Communication Competition organized by the Portuguese Society of Microbiology. This article was created within the project “Deixem os microrganismos falar: da arte científica à medição de impacto” (Let the microorganisms speak: from scientific art to impact measurement), developed in the 4th edition of students@DigiMedia (2024-2025).

Ana Beatriz Neves, Carlos Torres, Yeva Poberezhna, Ana Cristina Esteves (CESAM & Department of Biology), Rui Sousa e Pedro Beça (Department of Communication and Art) are part of the multidisciplinary team of this project.

The results were presented at the closing session of MicroBiotec’25 – National Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology.

The students@DigiMedia initiative has proven to be a growth opportunity for many projects, with unique research and collaboration experiences for teachers, researchers, and students of all educational levels. This year’s edition of students@DigiMedia#05 is already underway. Learn more here.


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AI in Education – an opinion article by Anabela Brandão in Diário de Aveiro

The third article of the DigiMedia opinion column “Fronteira Digital” in the newspaper Diário de Aveiro was written by Anabela Brandão, a PhD student in Multimedia in Education, under the theme “AI in education: the future is here!”.

This article can be read here.

The article “Fronteira Digital” can be read on the first Wednesday of every month in the printed version. This is an opportunity to show the local community the themes we work on and the research carried out at DigiMedia.

Our next text will be released on January 7, 2026.

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UAInclusive hosts workshop on Assistive Technologies in Education for three Master’s programs in Education

The UAInclusive laboratory team hosted approximately 25 students for a session dedicated to Assistive Technologies in Education, on November 19. This initiative was an invitation from the professor responsible for Curricular unit of “Neurodevelopment, Learning and Inclusion”, of the following Masters at the University of Aveiro: Master in Teacher Education – Pre-school education and 1st cycle of basic schooling; Master in Primary School Education and Mathematics and Natural Sciences in 2nd Cycle; Master in Primary School Education and Portuguese and History and Geography of Portugal in 2nd Cycle

In the first session, organized by the PhD student Francisca Lourenço, and the DigiMedia researchers Rita Oliveira and Oksana Tymoshchuk, students had the opportunity to learn about and experience various assistive resources and technologies available in the UAInclusive laboratory that support the teaching-learning process, as well as discuss pedagogical practices aimed at promoting accessibility and participation for all students.

On the other session, the PhD student, Lucius Vinicius-Filho, presented an inclusive prototype designed to support music education for children with Cerebral Palsy. The prototype, developed as part of his academic research, aims to support active participation in musical activities, promoting autonomy, creative expression, and greater accessibility in the learning process.

Participants also discovered several Virtual Reality projects developed at the XR Laboratory. These demonstrations were led by Professor Mário Varinhos, who highlighted how immersive technologies can be used for both teaching and research, and emphasized their transformative potential in educational contexts.

This initiative reinforces Digimedia and UAInclusive’s commitment to training future education professionals, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and the construction of more inclusive and equitable educational environments.

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DigiMedia represented at the National meeting of APPIA

The coordinator of the Cres(Ser) project at the Águeda Health Center, Dr. Teresa Neves, and the DigiMedia researcher Oksana Tymoshchuk, participated in the XXXV National Meeting of the Portuguese Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (APPIA), which took place at the Aveiro Congress Center on November 13th.

The presentation, entitled “Cres(SER) Project — Investing in Mental Health in Early Childhood,” was part of a panel dedicated to the theme “Promoting Skills in a Network”. The aim was to reflect on the project’s evolution and collaboration with the University of Aveiro, presenting several results of this partnership: the proposed visual identity, a prototype application, and a digital platform for the project.

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Overcoming the fear of flying through virtual reality, by Silvino Martins

The second article of the DigiMedia opinion column “Fronteira Digital” in the newspaper Diário de Aveiro was written by Silvino Martins, a PhD student in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms, under the theme “Overcoming the fear of flying through virtual reality”.

The article “Fronteira Digital” can be read on the first Wednesday of every month in the printed version. This is an opportunity to show the local community the themes we work on and the research carried out at DigiMedia.

Our next text will be released on December 3rd.

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Paper “Zhabee: Empowering Teen Health Literacy through an Interactive App for Cancer Prevention” wins two awards at the TEEM 2025 International Conference

The paper “Zhabee: Empowering Teen Health Literacy through an Interactive App for Cancer Prevention”, presented at the 13th edition of the TEEM 2025 International Conference – Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality, received two awards: Best Paper and Best Presentation in Track 3 – Global Transformation in Healthcare: Integrating Cutting-Edge Technologies for a Multicultural Future.

The paper includes as co-authors two integrated researchers from DigiMedia, Ana Patrícia Oliveira and Telmo Silva, who supervised the final project in Multimedia and Communication Technologies that gave rise to this research.

The paper was presented at the conference by Sara Pombo, one of the co-authors. Henrique Policarpo and Marta Silva were also co-authors and members of the team that developed the project.

The Zhabee project aims to promote health literacy among teenagers through an interactive app for cancer prevention, combining user-centred design, gamification, and validated educational content.

This international distinction reinforces the excellence and visibility of DigiMedia in the field of interactive technologies applied to health and education.

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PhD student presents an article on youth habits of news consumption at ECREA

Catarina Feio, a student in the Doctoral Program in New Media, participated in the eighth biannual meeting of the “Overcoming Differences” section of ECREA’s Interpersonal Communication and Social Interaction . The event was co-organized by the Culture and Society Institute and the School of Communication at the University of Navarra. This event took place between September 24 and 26 at the University of Navarra in Pamplona. The PhD student presented the paper: “From Headlines to Influencers: Understanding Youth Hybrid News Consumption Practices,” which focuses on the question of the new opinion leaders on social media and their role as broadcasters of information and opinion to a young audience.

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Doctoral Project Presentation at Aveiro Tech Week 2025

During the Aveiro Tech Week 2025, held from 6th to 12th October, the PhD student Lucius Filho presented his doctoral project entitled “Guidelines for the Design of Gaze-Based Musical Interfaces,” funded by Foundation for Science and Technology.
The presentation session took place on October 11, as part of the event’s program dedicated to the game.

Visitors had the opportunity to try out an interactive prototype developed as part of the Master’s in Digital Game Development, a research area that the doctoral program continues to explore. The prototype allowed volunteers to create a digital musical composition using their gaze through an eye tracker.

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Zhabee project at Aveiro Tech Week

On October 7, during Aveiro Tech Week 2025, the Zhabee project was presented as part of the Exhibition of Technological Innovations of the University of Aveiro. The project was developed by students Henrique Policarpo, Marta Silva, and Sara Pombo as their final project for the Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia and Communication Technologies (DeCA-UA) during the 2024/2025 academic year. The work was supervised by DigiMedia researchers Ana Patrícia Oliveira and Telmo Silva.

Zhabee is an interactive digital application designed to promote health literacy and cancer prevention among teenagers aged 13 to 16. Combining communication design, gamification, and web technology, the project aims to encourage healthy habits in an engaging, playful, and scientifically grounded way, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).


During the event, participants had the opportunity to try a functional version of the mobile application and to take part in interactive activities focused on healthy lifestyle habits, showcasing the potential of design and technology in promoting healthy behaviors and raising awareness about cancer prevention.

The Zhabee project demonstration reinforced the role of the University of Aveiro as a hub of innovation, research, and community engagement, highlighting how science and creativity are shaping the future through technological solutions with positive social impact.

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DeCA, University of Aveiro

Campus Universitário de Santiago
3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal

234 370 389
digimedia@ua.pt

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