The 16th National Chemistry Meeting and the 5th Computational Chemistry Symposium took place between July 17 and 19 in Lisbon.
The Citizen Space at NOVA FCT is scheduled to open by January 2025.
The gathering aimed to recognize "the legacy of DEMI, which, despite being a young department, has a significant impact on society through the students we train, the research and technological development we produce, and our partnerships with the business sector," explained Telmo Santos, current President of DEMI.
Elvira Fortunato was awarded the 2024 Scientific Merit Medal during the Science Meeting, held from July 3 to 5 in Porto
The Memorandum of Understanding between NOVA FCT, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Sciences (HFIPS-CAS), and the European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) marks the beginning of a collaborative laboratory focused on flexible electronics. During the ceremony, Rodrigo Martins and Elvira Fortunato were honoured by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
This research aims to develop an educational framework that incorporates food science, social sciences, and humanities, fostering multidisciplinary approaches and synergies among various scientific fields.
"ICSI is a benchmark for innovative methodologies in various fields of science, so the opportunity to present the work already done is an important validation milestone and a huge stimulus to continue researching", said Jorge Miguel Marcelino Ruivo.
The active engagement of the attendees highlighted the importance of initiatives like Bridge Talks in driving innovation and development, offering a platform for the exchange of ideas.
NOVA is represented by 33 student-athletes, making it the second largest Portuguese delegation competing in this edition.
"Today they are NOVA's young champions. Tomorrow, they will be the leaders the world needs".
Minister Santos' visit to NOVA FCT strengthens the cooperative ties between Brazil and Portugal, focusing on promoting sustainable research and developing innovative technologies that benefit future generations and improve quality of life.
The congress was held from 16 to 21 June 2024 in Porto, under the theme "Algae 2030: Challenges and Opportunities".
