CICECO Researcher Leads International Experiment at European Synchrotron Facility
A major international experimental programme at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) has been approved under a Block Allocation Group (BAG) proposal led by a researcher from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. The
CICECO secures three projects approved in the CCDRC “Proofs of Concept” call
CICECO stands out for its capacity to generate knowledge with real-world impact, with three projects led by its researchers selected under the “Proofs of Concept” call promoted by the Regional Coordination and Development Commission of the Centre (CCDRC). This results confirms the commitment of CICECO researchers in technology transfer.
CAD CICECO welcomes new PhD students with an orientation session and lab tours
CAD CICECO hosted its Welcome Session for incoming PhD students, offering an overview of the research environment and the support structures available to early-stage researchers.
New partnership boosts Portuguese participation in international infrastructure
The University of Aveiro (UA), through researchers from CICECO, has joined the new national association of users of large scientific infrastructures. This initiative strengthens Portuguese access to advanced synchrotron radiation and neutron beam techniques, complemented by training and logistical support from the European NEPHEWS project.
Daniela Lopes receives the Young Researcher Award in Electrochemistry 2025
Daniela Lopes, a researcher at DEMaC, was awarded the 2025 Young Researcher Award in Electrochemistry by the Portuguese Society of Electrochemistry
FAME in Aveiro Advance Europe’s Roadmap for Advanced Materials
The University of Aveiro hosted the FAME and FAME-EcoSys workshops, which brought together European stakeholders, industry, and research organizations to accelerate the adoption of Advanced Materials. The initiative highlighted its strategic relevance for European competitiveness and sustainability and was part of the CICECO's 25th anniversary celebrations.
AdvayaTech licenses technology for global supply-chain authentication
AdvayaTech, a spin-off originating from the University of Aveiro (UA) and the Institute of Telecommunications (IT), has licensed a pioneering technology that combines transparent luminescent inks with QR codes to transmit multiple light signals simultaneously through a single medium.
Metabolomics study on rare childhood diseases wins “Crescemos Consigo” Prize
Study of rare diseases in children using metabolomics wins the Crescemos Consigo Award (best poster in the room), granted by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Pediatria (SPP) with the support of Pfizer Laboratories.
CICECO member joins renewed national leadership of U.S. strategic partnerships
The Government announced the new national directors for the collaboration programs with MIT, UT Austin and Carnegie Mellon, renewed until 2030 to strengthen the international positioning of the national scientific system. CICECO is directly involved: Rute Ferreira, researcher at CICECO, was appointed national director of the UT Austin Portugal Program
CICECO participates in Blue Bioeconomy Conference at Sea Week 2025
Sea Week 2025, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea, launched at the University of Aveiro on November 10, featuring a comprehensive program running through November 16 in anticipation of National Sea Day celebrations.