Patrícia Silveira holds an European PhD in Communication Sciences from the University of Minho (2016). She is also graduated in Communication Sciences - Specialization in Information and Journalism from the University of Minho (Portugal), and since 2010 she is dedicated to research in the field of media literacy and journalism, and its impact in children and youth everyday life. She is an Integrated Researcher at UNIDCOM/IADE – Research Unit in Design and Communication (Universidade Europeia). Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication (Universidade Europeia), where she is also the Scientific Coordinator of the PhD in Communication, Media and Digital Environments. At IADE - UE, she is also the Academic Coordinator of the Faculty, working closely with the Dean and all the University Departments, in academic, pedagogical and scientific management tasks. Since 2009, she integrated several national and international research projects, as a researcher and as a leading researcher. She is a member of the Scientific Council, the Pedagogical Council and the Ethics Committee of Universidade Europeia.