Image BioTapResin Wins Again: Nalin Borges and Inês Farias Shine at ArriscaC2025
11 April 2025

BioTapResin Wins Again: Nalin Borges and Inês Farias Shine at ArriscaC2025

BioTapResin, a project focused on sustainable and innovative biomaterials, has once again stood out — this time securing a podium finish in the Sustainable Innovation category at ArriscaC2025. Led by Nalin Borges and Inês Farias, the project was recognized for its environmental impact, technological potential, and strong market relevance.

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Image João Rocha Highlights the Importance of U.S. Talent in Público Interview
10 April 2025

João Rocha Highlights the Importance of U.S. Talent in Público Interview

In a recent interview with Público, João Rocha, founding director of CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, emphasized the urgent need for Portugal to adopt proactive measures to retain and attract talent, particularly in light of growing competition from the United States.

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Image CICECO marks its presence at the National Forum of Ciência Viva Clubs
9 April 2025

CICECO marks its presence at the National Forum of Ciência Viva Clubs

CICECO was present at the Alfândega do Porto on April 4th and 5th for the National Forum of the Ciência Viva Clubs at School. The event, aimed at students, teachers, and scientists, featured various activities and demonstrations, with the main goal of sharing knowledge.

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Image Mário Ferreira has been awarded the FEMS Materials Gold Medal 2025
9 April 2025

Mário Ferreira has been awarded the FEMS Materials Gold Medal 2025

Mário Ferreira, researcher at CICECO and DEMAC - University of Aveiro, has been awarded the FEMS Materials Gold Medal 2025, the most prestigious prize granted by the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS).

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Image Mariela Nolasco Joins Prestigious ISIS Molecular Spectroscopy Panel
8 April 2025

Mariela Nolasco Joins Prestigious ISIS Molecular Spectroscopy Panel

Mariela Nolasco, researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, has been selected to join the FAP5 panel on Molecular Spectroscopy at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the UK.

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Image Sónia Ventura Contributes to Vision for European Algae Biomass Development
7 April 2025

Sónia Ventura Contributes to Vision for European Algae Biomass Development

Sónia Ventura, a researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, took part for the third consecutive year as a member of the Steering Board of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA)

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Image TechTraPlastiC Kick Off: Paula Ferreira and Idalina Gonçalves in Nancy
3 April 2025

TechTraPlastiC Kick Off: Paula Ferreira and Idalina Gonçalves in Nancy

Researchers Paula Ferreira and Idalina Gonçalves at Kick off in Nancy between March 25th and 28th. This kick-off meeting marks the beginning of an exciting new project aimed at strengthening the role of universities in fostering green transitions within the plastic industry.

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Image João Borges elected Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe
2 April 2025

João Borges elected Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe

João Borges, Assistant Researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, an associate laboratory of the University of Aveiro (UA), and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro (UA), was recently elected as a Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) for the period between 2024 and 2031.

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Image Materials Processing and Nanofabrication WORKSHOP: Registrations are open
28 March 2025

Materials Processing and Nanofabrication WORKSHOP: Registrations are open

CICECO and i3N invite community to join our upcoming workshop on Materials Processing and Nanofabrication. Registration is open.

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Image Andreia Sousa reflects on gender in humankind's history and life of Marie Curie
28 March 2025

Andreia Sousa reflects on gender in humankind's history and life of Marie Curie

In 2025, Ciência Viva highlighted more than a dozen women scientists in Portugal whose work was relevant and innovative in their respective fields. Andreia Sousa is a principal researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and talks about gender in humankind's history and life of Marie Curie.

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