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From June 2-4, the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, hosted the second in-person meeting of LAENOG.

Partners from Europe and Latin America came together to develop research tools and dissemination strategies, with a special focus on Work Package 2: analyzing the literature, identifying cultural factors from participating countries, and designing an instrument to detect toxic behaviors among adolescents aged 14-18 in online gaming environments.

We’re grateful to Nicolaus Copernicus University for hosting this international workshop and advancing our shared mission to promote safer, more inclusive online spaces for young gamers. 🎮🌍

We’re proud to have presented the LAENOG project at the International Staff Week 2025 at Instituto Superior Técnico / Lisbon University, where Natacha Moniz shared our work with over 120 participants from 20+ countries through poster displays, leaflets, and direct dialogue.

Focusing on Panama and Brazil, LAENOG addresses toxic behavior in online gaming, equipping educators and families with tools to promote digital well-being and inclusive gaming environments.

On April 23, the LAENOG project was presented at the 43rd Anniversary Celebration of the Faculty of Computer Systems Engineering at Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP). The event welcomed hundreds of students, faculty, and researchers, providing a valuable space for academic exchange and public engagement.

As part of the celebration, a poster presentation introduced the goals and ongoing activities of LAENOG. Professors José Chiru, Denis Cedeño, and Paulo Picota joined the session, sharing insights and answering questions from attendees about the impact of online gaming on young players in Latin America.

One highlight of the event was the participation of students from the Bachelor’s Program in Software Management and Development. These students engaged directly with the project proposal, asking thoughtful questions and offering valuable feedback on our work.

We were proud to participate in this event hosted at Universidad Andrés Bello on March 28–29. Under the theme “Technology, Innovation and Vanguard in the Sports Industry”, the Congress became a hub for discussion, collaboration, and shared visions for the future of sport.

Researchers from across Latin America and Europe brought powerful insight, reinforcing the role of sport as a driver for social change, innovation, and development. 💡🌍

On February 17-18, 2025, we officially launched LAENOG! Coordinated and hosted by Universidade de Lisboa.

👥 Our Speakers:
✅ Tiago Ribeiro, Natacha Moniz, Ana Santos, Cristina Espadinha (Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal – Coordinator)
✅ Matheuz Tomanek (Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland)
✅ Leonor Gallardo (Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha, Spain)
✅ Otavio Figueiredo (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
✅ Lucina Menezes (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
✅ Aris Castillo (Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, Panama)
✅ Olga Fábrega (Universidad Especializada de las Américas, Panama)
✅ Rui Vieira (Sport Evolution Alliance CRL)
✅ Tiago Fernandes (Esports Europe – The European Esports Federation)
✅ Maria Giovanna Cordero (Erasmus+ Focal Point)

💡 Over two days, we met our objectives through key presentations and discussions on the work packages (WP):
📌 WP1: Project Management
📌 WP2: Micro-analysis
📌 WP3: Development
📌 WP4: Exchange
📌 WP5: Dissemination and Communication

Additionally, we coordinated the expected outputs for the next six months and established the Quality Committee and Dissemination Committee to guide our work.