Next2Heat advances sustainable heating through Bosch–CICECO partnership
Recently approved under Portugal 2030, Next2Heat will begin on 1 September 2026, with a duration of three and a half years and a funded investment of €18.3 million.
Young researchers earn three awards at European Ceramics Network workshop
The 5th Young Ceramists Network (YCN) Workshop, organised by the European Ceramic Society (ECerS), took place at Otrebusy Palace, Poland, bringing together early-career researchers from across Europe for a programme dedicated to artificial intelligence tools, science communication, leadership and networking.
ILLIANCE concludes with innovations for smarter, healthier and greener buildings
Over four years, the ILLIANCE Agenda brought together 29 partners from academia and industry to develop innovative technologies for smarter, healthier and more energy-efficient buildings. CICECO researchers contributed across multiple work packages, advancing sustainable materials, circular economy solutions and technologies that support the energy transition.
Materials Observatory launched to strengthen contribution to public policies
The announcement was made by João Coutinho, Director of CICECO, during the institutional presentation about his next mandate as director (from 2027-2031), marking the beginning of an initiative designed to connect CICECO’s scientific expertise with decision-making processes involving governments, industry, and society.
Mayu Kamisono receives award for research in sustainable metal recovery
A Mayu Kamisono, a visiting PhD researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, has been distinguished with the Poster Prize Award at the XVIII International Postgraduate Summer School on Green Chemistry, held from 6 to 10 July 2026 in Venice, Italy.
Zhejiang University students explore research and innovation at Aveiro
CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials welcomed a delegation of students from Zhejiang University (China) on 16 and 17 July for a two-day programme designed to showcase the institute's multidisciplinary research ecosystem and strengthen international scientific collaboration.
Six projects secure access to Portugal's leading supercomputing infrastructure
The call, which supports access to Portugal's and Europe's advanced computing infrastructures, provides researchers with computational resources on systems including the Deucalion supercomputer and the MareNostrum 5, enabling large-scale simulations and data-intensive investigations that would otherwise be impractical.
CICECO Scientific Council ratified João Coutinho as the Director for 2027-2031
João A. P. Coutinho has been officially ratified by the CICECO Scientific Council for a second term as the Director of CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. The ratification vote took place on 14 July, following the presentation of his strategic programme for the 2027–2031 mandate.
CorkSat completes first development phase towards future Earth orbit mission
The CorkSat has successfully completed the first phase of its development, demonstrating its data transmission capability after a test flight. The project, which brings together researchers, professors, and students from different fields, now plans to conduct tests at higher altitudes before its eventual placement in Earth orbit.
Cellularis Biomodels joins European doctoral network aiming to advance research
Cellularis Biomodels is among the partners of VirION – Inter-organelle crosstalk in viral infections: identifying peroxisome-related targets for novel broad-spectrum antiviral strategies, a new European doctoral network that has secured more than €4 million under the Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks programme.