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.
Green chemistry education: driving systemic change within a global community
Entitled “Driving Systemic Change in Chemistry Education: Building Global Communities for a Sustainable Future”, the lecture explored the role of green chemistry education in preparing current and future scientists to address environmental, societal and economic challenges.
Sheffield professor brings "Foam Instead of Soil" farming story to Aveiro
Talk explores how discarded mattresses are helping displaced families grow food in the desert using foam-based hydroponics, with some individuals cultivating as many as 200 plants.
HAPPY International workshop explored hybrid approaches in photonics
The event brought together invited speakers, researchers and PhD students for a day of scientific exchange, combining invited and contributed talks with short research pitches.
Portugal’s ceramics industry accelerates the green and digital transition
Focused on addressing the global challenge of climate neutrality, UA has developed new eco-sustainable industrial formulations and integrated Artificial Intelligence solutions for the digital requalification of the sector, translating an eligible investment of one million euros into practical innovation.
Strengthening talent and innovation in Portugal’s aerospace sector
The projects involved a multidisciplinary approach, integrating professors, researchers, and students from DETI, the Aveiro School of Design, Management and Production Technologies (ESAN), and the Institute of Telecommunications (IT).

