A Queima das Fitas não é apenas uma tradição. É o reconhecimento coletivo de anos de dedicação, de noites longas, de desafios superados e de laços construídos para a vida. Cada fita que se queima carrega consigo uma história de esforço, de crescimento e de transformação.
With this installation, NOVA FCT strengthens its position as a reference centre for advanced biomolecular analysis in Portugal, opening new research opportunities in health, biomedicine, toxicology, food science, forensic sciences, and pharmaceutical development.
Of the 26 University of NOVA Lisbon students awarded in this edition, around 30% are NOVA FCT students, a clear reflection of the quality and consistency of the School's academic training.
This distinction, which includes a scholarship of €1,300, recognizes the student’s outstanding academic performance, as well as his commitment to innovation, dedication, and potential to contribute to scientific and technological advancement.
The General Council of NOVA University Lisbon elected this Wednesday, May 13, Paulo Pereira as Rector of NOVA for the 2026/2030 term, reinforcing the support obtained in the previous electoral process, with a total of 15 votes.
This acknowledgment highlights NOVA FCT's commitment to training engineers capable of combining scientific rigour, critical thinking, and social responsibility, actively contributing to the challenges of decarbonisation and sustainability.
By identifying tumour-associated sugar molecules with unprecedented precision, the invention opens new possibilities for more selective diagnostics and cancer therapies. For this work, Paula Videira and her team have been selected as finalists in the "Research" category of the European Inventor Award 2026 by an independent jury.
Now over a decade old, this initiative has established itself as one of the most symbolic moments in NOVA's academic life.
The Department of Earth Sciences (DCT) was the main host of the initiative, with its laboratories open for visits by participants.
The initiative, promoted by Magma Studio in partnership with NOVA FCT, reinforces the Faculty's commitment to building bridges between higher education and the business community, preparing its students for the challenges of the job market.
Through this initiative, NOVA FCT and AGROPHENOLS consolidate their role in the transition to a greener, circular, and knowledge-based economy, contributing to more efficient use of natural resources and advancing innovation in Portugal.
The approval of NOVA_i4SF places Portugal among a select group of countries capable of leading Centres of Excellence of European scale. It aims to become a global leader in the design, production, and dissemination of greener and safer pharmaceutical solutions, driving innovation and competitive growth while benefiting society, the environment, and the European Research Area.
