Investigação
PRR – Equipar+2
1. Context and Introduction
The LIFE EduLab - Laboratory Innovation & Futures of Education is currently undergoing a major process of scientific and technological development through the establishment of a multidisciplinary STEAM+H (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Digital Humanities) laboratory.
This strategic investment is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the European Union through NextGenerationEU, under the Equipar+2 - National Investment for the Reinforcement of Scientific Equipment in R&D Units.
Through this investment, CeiED - Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development strengthens its research infrastructure by creating an innovative laboratory dedicated to educational research, teacher education, digital transformation and interdisciplinary experimentation, reinforcing its scientific capacity in education, digital humanities and pedagogical innovation.
2. Project Fact Sheet
| Project Title | LIFE EduLab – Laboratory Innovation & Futures of Education |
| Equipar+2 Reference | 2025.09247.EI |
| Project Reference | UID/PRR2/04114/2025 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.54499/UID/PRR/04114/2025 |
| Research Unit | CeiED – Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development |
| Beneficiary Institution | COFAC / Universidade Lusófona |
| Funding Programme | Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) – NextGenerationEU |
| Eligible Investment | €29 961.37 + IVA |
| Project Duration | 01/01/2025 – 30/06/2026 |
3. Project Description
LIFE EduLab is conceived as a living laboratory where research, education and technological innovation converge to address contemporary educational challenges.
Combining scientific inquiry, creativity, digital technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration, the laboratory will support research and teacher education in STEAM and Digital Humanities while serving undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Universidade Lusófona.
The laboratory provides an environment where researchers, teachers, students and external stakeholders collaboratively design, prototype and evaluate innovative educational solutions, ranging from artificial intelligence in education and robotics to climate education, data visualisation, digital archiving, experimental sciences, arts-based methodologies and digital storytelling.
Grounded in Open Science and the concept of education as a common good, LIFE EduLab promotes inclusion, diversity and sustainability while strengthening scientific literacy, critical thinking, creativity and ethical reflection.
Scientific and Technical Objectives
- Strengthen CeiED's scientific and technological infrastructure.
- Promote interdisciplinary research in STEAM and Digital Humanities.
- Support innovative pedagogical experimentation.
- Foster initial and continuing teacher education.
- Promote collaboration between universities, schools and civil society.
- Reinforce international competitiveness and knowledge transfer.
- Develop living laboratory environments connecting education, research and society.
Expected Impact and Results
- Strengthening CeiED's research capacity.
- Increasing interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Supporting innovative pedagogies.
- Enhancing teacher education.
- Reinforcing digital transformation in education.
- Creating a reference laboratory for educational innovation.
4. Nominate List of Acquired Scientific Equipment & Digital Platforms
Note: In compliance with PRR transparency guidelines, this inventory identifies the scientific equipment and digital platforms acquired under the Equipar+2 project. The list will be updated whenever additional acquisitions are completed.
| Equipment / Platform | Purpose | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| ONE Powerstation Charging Stations | Charging and storage of mobile devices | 7 |
| ActivPanel 86" | Interactive teaching and collaboration | 1 |
| Netboard Portable 360 | Interactive teaching wall | 1 |
| Interactive Teaching Wall | Collaborative learning | 1 |
| Laboratory workbenches | Experimental activities | 5 |
| Laboratory washing benches | Experimental support | 2 |
| Laboratory cabinets | Storage | 5 |
| Mobile laboratory tables | Collaborative work | 24 |
| Chairs and stools | Laboratory use | 45 |
5. Research Infrastructure & Equipment Overview
LIFE EduLab integrates two fully equipped multidisciplinary laboratory rooms and one technical support room designed to promote collaborative research and innovative teaching methodologies.
The infrastructure combines:
- modular laboratory furniture;
- scientific workbenches;
- washing stations;
- interactive digital walls;
- large-format interactive displays;
- collaborative workspaces;
- laptops;
- high-speed Wi-Fi and digital infrastructure;
- scientific equipment for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology;
- robotics and computational thinking kits.
Together, these facilities create a flexible environment capable of supporting active learning, interdisciplinary experimentation, educational research and teacher professional development.
6. Official Project Documentation & Transparency Links
For full consultation and transparency regarding this funded infrastructure, please refer to:
- PRR Equipar+2 Project Factsheet
- Proof of Publicity
7. Funding Acknowledgement and Institutional Links
This infrastructure is funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU, through the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the Equipar+2 - National Investment for the Reinforcement of Scientific Equipment in R&D Units (Ref. 2025.09247.EI).
LIFE EduLab is hosted by CeiED - Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development, Universidade Lusófona, and contributes to the Centre's strategic agenda in educational innovation, digital transformation, teacher education and interdisciplinary research.