CIAC-PLDIS · Santarém Polytechnic University
Digital research with human impact.
An interdisciplinary research hub connecting communication, computing, inclusion, literacy and training to turn knowledge into scientific and societal impact.
CIAC-PLDIS in continuous evolution
Research areas
Four areas. One shared mission.
Interdisciplinary research addressing scientific, educational, technological and societal challenges.
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Media Communication
Digital communication, media, educational multimedia and emerging practices.
↗ 02Computer Science
AI, digital systems, data and computational solutions with social value.
↗ 03Social Inclusion
Accessibility, participation, citizenship and socially responsible innovation.
↗ 04Literacy & Vocational Training
Digital skills, education, employability and lifelong learning.
↗CONNECTBRIDGESFrom Digital to Social Inclusion
Scientific journal
CONNECT BRIDGES: From Digital to Social Inclusion
An open-access academic journal dedicated to the intersection of digital technologies and social equity, publishing research, case studies and new approaches to inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities.
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