CICECO researcher selected for prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Cátia Monteiro, a researcher with the COMPASS research group at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, has been selected to take part in the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, one of the most prestigious international scientific gatherings, bringing together outstanding young scientists and Nobel Prize laureates.
CICECO/UAveiro's spin-off Metatissue named Top 10 finalist in Startup Cup 2026
Metatissue, a biotechnology startup founded by researchers affiliated with CICECO, reached the top ten finalists of the Startup World Cup Portugal 2026, securing a place in the national final of one of the world's largest startup competitions.
Royal Society of Chemistry honours Committee with the Inspirational Award
The Biomaterials Chemistry Committee of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), which includes Universidade de Aveiro (Chemistry Department) and CICECO’s researcher João Borges among its members, has been recognised with the 2026 Inspirational Committee Award.
NexMPI Training School gathered for Magnetic Nanoparticle Characterization
PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers from across Europe convened in Aveiro, Portugal, last week for the NexMPI Training School, a hands-on programme dedicated to the characterization of magnetic nanoparticles for next-generation theranostics.
15th FAMEAIS Erasmus Mundus Workshop welcomed students from 16 nationalities
From June 14 to 16, 2026, the University of Aveiro (UA) hosted the 15th Workshop of the FAMEAIS Erasmus Mundus Master's programme, an international gathering that brought together 20 students from more than 16 nationalities — from the United States to Indonesia — to present and discuss their master's thesis research.
Aveiro Welcomed Europe's Synchrotron Community for ENURS2026
Organised by CICECO and the University of Aveiro, the gathering brought together researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in synchrotron radiation, materials science, nanotechnology, and large-scale research infrastructure.
CICECO members present at nanomaterial challenge to tackle real-world problems
The challenge benefited from the contribution of a dedicated group of evaluators, including Cláudia Lopes, Alexandre Bastos, Ricardo Manuel Silva, Indrani Coondoo, Daniela V. R. Lopes, Oleksandr Tkach, Pedro Santos, Artur Baeta, Simão Santos, João Lopes Miranda, Ricardo Mineiro, Noelle Cardoso Zanini, and Francisco Leite, all researchers connected to CICECO.
Physics behind space travel: experts discuss sensors and optics in Aveiro
The panel brought together engineer António Relvas of TEKEVER, Dr. Cátia Leitão of i3N Aveiro and the Physics Department, and engineer Gustavo Saturno, also of the Physics Department, with Professor Carlos Marques of CICECO moderating the conversation.
ESAN’s Future Factory project secures funding to strengthen innovation ecosystem
The ‘Future Factory’ (‘Fábrica do Futuro’), a technology-driven initiative led by the Escola Superior de Design, Gestão e Tecnologias da Produção de Aveiro Norte (ESAN), has secured approval for a €3.8 million funding application from the Norte Portugal Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-N).
CICECO Researchers Shine at the 8th Meeting on Medicinal Biotechnology
The strong presence of PATh researchers reflected the group's active engagement with the medicinal biotechnology community and its commitment to addressing contemporary healthcare challenges through sustainable and innovative scientific approaches.