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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Image João Rocha's scientific career earns the Fraústo da Silva Prize 2025
26 March 2025

João Rocha's scientific career earns the Fraústo da Silva Prize 2025

João Rocha, researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, professor in the Department of Chemistry, and director of the Portuguese Center for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance at the University of Aveiro (UA), has won the Fraústo da Silva Prize 2025.

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Image International Workshop Supported Researchers in Beamtime Proposal Writing
18 March 2025

International Workshop Supported Researchers in Beamtime Proposal Writing

Mariela Nolasco, Andrei Salak, and Paulo Ribeiro-Claro from CICECO played a key role in organizing the International Hands-on Workshop on Beamtime Proposal Writing. The event aimed to equip researchers with the skills to craft successful applications for beamtime access at major European research facilities.

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Image Mariana Aguiar honored in India with poster about green and sustainable chemistry
14 March 2025

Mariana Aguiar honored in India with poster about green and sustainable chemistry

Na semana passada, a 9ª Conferência de Química Verde e Sustentável, realizada em Pune, na Índia, contou com a participação de vários membros do grupo PATh, composto por investigadores do CICECO e do Departamento de Química de Aveiro.

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Image SUPRALIFE: A Week of Knowledge and Experience Exchange on Biomaterials
14 March 2025

SUPRALIFE: A Week of Knowledge and Experience Exchange on Biomaterials

The SupraLife consortium hosted its Third School, themed "Supramolecular Multifunctional Biomaterials," from March 9-14, 2025, at the University of Aveiro (UA). The SupraLife consortium held its Third School, themed "Supramolecular Multifunctional Biomaterials," from March 9-14, 2025, at the University of Aveiro (UA). The event was supervised by João Borges, a researcher at CICECO, COMPASS Group, and the Department of Chemistry.

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Image Women in Science: Catarina Custódio reflects on gender in chemistry & leadership
14 March 2025

Women in Science: Catarina Custódio reflects on gender in chemistry & leadership

Three scientists from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials were featured, and we got to know them better. Catarina Custódio is an assistant researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the CEO of the spin-off Metatissue.

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Image Tito Trindade breaks down what
12 March 2025

Tito Trindade breaks down what "rare earths" are and their current context

The topic of "rare earths" has gained new prominence and relevance in the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Tito Trindade, a researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, explains the term and its current significance.

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Image TechTraPlastiC: International Boost to Circular Economy in Plastics
12 March 2025

TechTraPlastiC: International Boost to Circular Economy in Plastics

Researchers from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering are part of the TechTraPlastiC project. In this context, the project aims to strengthen applied research capacity and technology transfer in seven universities across Latin America.

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