On our Radar

News, readings and ideas on aging, culture and social robotics that caught our attention.

Illustration of a friendly robot

May 2026 · Associação Portuguesa do Canadá

First prize: Crónicas de um Robô [Chronicles of a robot]

A short literary piece exploring social robotics and culture, awarded first prize in the literary contest organized by the Associação Portuguesa do Canadá.

Media and Press

Interviews and public communication by Sofia Santos Nunes on aging, care and mental health.

Sep 2024

Ageism and Policy Reform

The International Foundation for Integrated Care Podcast

PodcastEnglish
Mar 2023

Teenagers and Suicide Prevention

“This is Psychology” podcast, Portuguese Society of Psychologists

PodcastPortuguese
Dec 2022

No one dies alone: why it’s important to listen and talk to those left behind after a suicide

“O Gerador” Magazine

MagazinePortuguese
Apr 2022

Episode 4 – Technology for Longevity: An Experience from Spain

LongeTalks, Brazilian podcast

PodcastPortuguese
Aug 2021

Suicide Prevention – How to support families that have lost a loved one to suicide: the experience of the Sobre Viver Depois do Suicídio NGO

Dois às Dez, TVI

TV interviewPortuguese
Jun 2021

Suicide Prevention – How to support families that have lost a loved one to suicide: the experience of the Sobre Viver Depois do Suicídio NGO

Goucha, TVI

TV interviewPortuguese
McGill University Mitacs Inrobics Social Robotics