ISEL and Águas do Tejo Atlântico - Águas de Portugal Group have signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of strengthening collaboration between the business sector and academia, within the scope of all ISEL degree-granting courses.

Both institutions recognize the importance of this collaboration for the training of qualified senior staff, especially in the practical application of the knowledge acquired at ISEL to the technological needs and challenges of companies.

The agreement provides for the development of joint initiatives, promoting the exchange of resources and knowledge between the two entities, which include the holding of seminars, workshops, internships, support for research and development projects, collaboration in joint project applications, as well as participation in initiatives related to environmental education.

At the signing of the protocol, Águas do Tejo Atlântico was represented by Eng.º Nuno Brôco, Chairman of the Board of Directors, by Eng.º Hugo Pereira, Executive Vice-President, by Eng.ª Rita Lourinho, RDI Coordinator and by Dr.ª Elisabete Vale, Sustainability Coordinator. On behalf of ISEL, the President of ISEL, Professor José Nascimento, the Vice-President for the Infrastructure and Equipment Area, Professor Alexandra Costa and the Advisor for the Sustainability Area, Professor Patrícia Barata were present.