The welcoming of the new students of the Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering at the Alameda campus (LEIC-A) took place on the 3rd of September, in the IA amphitheater of the Pavilhão de Minas, with the venue almost fully packed.

The ceremony, held under the direction of Professor António Leitão, coordinator of LEIC-A, began with a speech by the current Department Chair, Professor Ana Teresa Freitas, who is also the IST Ambassador for Values. The coordinator then presented the program and informed everyone about their rights and responsibilities.

Also present at the event were the Núcleo de Desenvolvimento Académico (NDA); the Núcleo Estudantil de Informática do IST (N.E.I.I.S.T.); the Hacker School and the Security Team do Técnico (SST), showcasing the wide range of support and activities available.

Afterwards, the traditional welcome reception for the new students took place.

Welcome, new LEIC-A students of 2025/2026!