The Military University Institute (Instituto Universitário Militar – IUM) and the Lisbon Institute for Advanced Technologies (Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas de Lisboa – ISTEC) have established a cooperation protocol that brings military and civilian higher education closer together, creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, training, and research in areas of common interest.

The agreement provides for the exchange of information, documentation, and publications; the participation of lecturers in courses organised by both institutions; and the holding of seminars, conferences, and other academic initiatives. It also includes the development of scientific research projects and cultural cooperation, as well as the delivery of postgraduate training.

One of the most significant aspects is the possibility of undertaking curricular internships at the IUM. For ISTEC students, this opportunity will enable them to consolidate their knowledge in an institutional setting, gain first-hand insight into the Institute’s mission and activities, and engage with issues related to National Defence.

For the IUM, this partnership also represents an opportunity to strengthen its connection with civil society, integrating new perspectives and competencies into education and research. Cooperation between institutions with different experiences and fields of knowledge can contribute to a better understanding of challenges that are of interest both to Defence and to society.

By bringing academic communities closer together and creating concrete opportunities for learning and collaboration, this protocol paves the way for initiatives that value knowledge and reinforce the link between military and civilian higher education.