Renova at UA: how innovation drives real value in the chemical industry
The University of Aveiro received a special guest lecture by Francisco Barreiro, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Renova, as part of a landmark series of workshops for the double anniversary being celebrated this year — the 25th anniversary of CICECO (Institute of Materials of Aveiro) and the 50th anniversary of the Department of Chemistry.
Workshop explores organic molecules for next-generation solar cells
On 13 May 2026, DEMaC at the University of Aveiro hosted the lecture “Organic molecules for solar cells: from the laboratory flask to the impact on technology,” presented by Kristina Kantminien, Associate Professor at Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania).
Therapeutic Effect seminar strengthens international pre-clinical collaboration
Delivered by Professor Ana Paula Girol, Pro-Rector and faculty member at UNIFIPA (Brazil), the seminar explored innovative analytical approaches for evaluating both therapeutic potential and toxicological risk in pre-clinical contexts. With a PhD in Genetics and postdoctoral specialization in Immunomorphology, Professor Girol is internationally recognized for her scientific work in Cellular Biology, Histology, Embryology, and inflammatory, regenerative, and tumour-related processes.
Sensing the body: technologies for monitoring health and detecting disease
The CICECO Workshops series welcomed Prof. Antti Vehkaoja from Tampere University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology for a wide-ranging talk on how modern sensor technologies are transforming the way we monitor health and detect disease — outside the clinic and in everyday life.
Revigrés visits CICECO laboratories to explore innovation advances
Paula Roque, Managing Partner of Revigrés, one of Portugal’s leading business figures, and honorary member of CICECO, visited the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering (DEMaC) and the Department of Chemistry (DQuímica) at the University of Aveiro to strengthen and update the long-standing relationship between Revigrés, CICECO, DEMaC, and the University of Aveiro.
CICECO showcase broad bioengineering and regenerative medicine advances at TERMIS
Researchers from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Universidade de Aveiro, marked a significant presence at TERMIS-EU 2026, held from 21 to 24 April in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, where they presented advances spanning bioengineering, 3D tumour modelling, biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
New fully biological hydrogels from human cell secretomes developed at CICECO
A research team from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials has developed a new type of fully biological hydrogel derived from substances released by human cells, opening new perspectives for regenerative medicine and tissue repair.
Photonics and simulation drive semiconductor innovation
A session dedicated to photonics and electromagnetic simulation highlighted the role of advanced modelling tools in semiconductor innovation, while promoting training, knowledge transfer, and closer interaction between academia and industry.
US patent advances sustainable purification of high-purity IgY antibodies
A patented process enabling the purification of high-quality antibodies from egg yolk has been granted in the United States, marking a significant step in the development of sustainable biopharmaceutical technologies.
Portuguese researchers contribute to shaping Europe’s Advanced Materials Act
On 14 April 2026, the European Commission hosted the 3rd meeting of the Technology Council for Advanced Materials in Brussels, bringing together key stakeholders to support the development of Europe’s forthcoming Advanced Materials Act.