European Heritage Days 2026: bringing science to the heritage debate
Alice Tavares Costa (DEMaC/CICECO, University of Aveiro) took part in the closing session of the European Heritage Days 2026, held on 26 September at the Cine-Teatro Florbela Espanca, in Vila Viçosa.
PinoPine brings pine resin chemistry and innovation from industry in workshop
The speaker was Célia Lopes, head of Innovation and Research at PinoPine, a company that is part of Grupo RB. She returned to the university where she completed part of her training, with a Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry: Instrumental Methods and Analytical Quality Control, followed by a degree in Management, both from UA.
Jorge Frade explains how variable renewables are reshaping the electricity mix
The Department of Materials and Ceramics Engineering (DEMaC) at the University of Aveiro and CICECO hosted a lecture by Professor Jorge Ribeiro Frade on September 29, 2026, on the topic "The rising share of variable renewable electricity".
Cátia Monteiro shares her experience at 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
The programme combined scientific lectures in different formats and discussions with round tables, informal conversations and social activities, creating many opportunities to exchange ideas beyond the boundaries of individual research fields.
Clinical investigation on implant debris associated with peri-implantitis
On the 24th September 2026, Françoise Kleinsorgen introduced her work at the 33rd Annual Congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), that occurred at the Lisbon Congress Centre.
CICECO takes part in European Researchers' Night with over 65 scientists
From health to sustainability, and from energy to space, CICECO's projects showed how materials research responds to real societal challenges.
CICECO delegation joins international ceramics community at Shaping 10 Conference
Representing the University of Aveiro and CICECO were Ricardo Mineiro, Ana Caetano, Ines Vieira, Salvador Rea, Ana Filipa Henriques, Tulane Rodrigues, Manuel Alves, Mariana Almeida, Pietro Merlin, Gonçalo Fernandes and José Carlos Almeida.
ReCover brings together industry and research to advance sustainable ceramics
Running until 2029, the project aims to develop a new range of sustainable ceramic floor and wall tiles based on circular economy principles, with a focus on reducing waste and minimising the use of virgin raw materials.
INTELLICER advances smart energy and resource management for ceramics industry
Kick-off meeting brings together 10 co-promoters to support the transition of Portugal’s ceramic industry towards carbon neutrality
Aveiro hosts Strategic Assessment Workshop for research and innovation
In Aveiro, the event brought together 55 participants representing the research and innovation ecosystem, ensuring a diversity of perspectives from academia, business, industry, education, science communication, and local and regional government.