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).
Paula Vilarinho highlights Europe’s materials challenge in Nature Materials
Published online on 28 August 2026, the article, entitled From invention to industrialization of materials in Europe, argues that Europe has a strong position in fundamental materials research, but continues to face structural difficulties in scaling up technologies and bringing them to the market.
Students from Zhejiang University explore research and innovation in Aveiro
A delegation of students from Zhejiang University (China) visited CICECO's multidisciplinary research ecosystem and seeks to strengthen international scientific collaboration.
ePORCEL project focuses on more sustainable porcelain
The partnership brings together industrial and scientific skills with the aim of developing technological solutions that contribute to increasing the efficiency and sustainability of porcelain tile production.
Jornadas CICECO 2026 celebrate alumni excellence, diversity and impact
The annual event returns on 15 October to celebrate CICECO's 25th anniversary, highlighting alumni achievements while promoting scientific dialogue, collaboration and connections between academia, industry and society.
CICECO researcher Daniela Bispo wins MDPI Cells Best PhD Thesis Award
Her doctoral work used NMR metabolomics to uncover donor-independent markers of mesenchymal stem cell bone differentiation, developed at the University of Aveiro within the BIOIMPLANT and BetterBone projects, with direct relevance for regenerative medicine and engineered bone implants.
Purple passion fruit peel may help fight inflammation associated with asthma
Authored by Alexandre Fonseca, Cátia Vieira, Adelaide Almeida, Armando Silvestre, and Sílvia Rocha, from the research units LAQV-REQUIMTE , CICECO e CESAM, the study suggests that the observed effects may result from the combined action of various components of the purple passion fruit peel, including its bioactive compounds and high fiber content.