On March 28, 2025, the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL) received a visit from a group of 40 students and 3 professors from HOGent (University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Belgium), as part of the international “Learning Festival” program.

The Belgian delegation, made up of students from the areas of real estate and wood construction, was warmly welcomed by professors António Serrador, Elisabete Alegria, Dulce Henriques, Patrícia Barata and Vítor Manteigas, who led the reception and activities on campus.

Among the most memorable moments of the visit was the joint reflection on sustainable practices in construction, an increasingly relevant topic in the European academic and professional context. Visitors also had the opportunity to see the construction site of ISEL's new eco-campus up close, which represents a clear commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability in engineering.

The visit was part of a logic of sharing knowledge and good practices, strengthening ties between European higher education institutions and promoting international cooperation in the construction sector and sustainable urban development.