NOVA FCT shone at the 3rd edition of the ADN Awards Gala, earning four distinctions that recognize innovative projects in the areas of social action, research, and human resources management.
Organised by the NOVA FCT Students’ Union (AEFCT), the ceremony is not only symbolic but also a celebration of learning, personal development, and future opportunities.
NOVA FCT PhD students awarded Best Poster Prize at SciEDU 2025 for developing an innovative tool that enhances hands-on learning in science education.
This is the second Best Poster Award received by Rita Pires as part of her doctoral research journey.
The project aims to build a European inter-university community focused on the well-being, professional development, and employability of PhD candidates.
With a collaborative and inclusive approach, the project is now entering a phase in which input from linguists, users, and public entities will be essential to further improve the model’s performance and reliability.
“It’s been a fun and interesting experience, especially because we get to meet students from other schools and learn about courses I didn’t even know existed,” said Ana Nunes, 17, who traveled from Covilhã to attend EXPO FCT.
These results reinforce NOVA FCT's position as a leading institution in scientific and technological research, making significant contributions to addressing contemporary societal challenges such as climate change, social inclusion, public health, and digital transformation.
The team will investigate the Ottoman ceramic tradition and, in parallel, will develop interactive digital educational tools.
Since the very first edition, Elvira Fortunato has consistently featured in this select group, a testament to the impact of her work in science, technology, and higher education.
The project aims to develop climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, focusing on the rehabilitation of Parque Urbano do Fróis in Caparica.
The degree features an innovative curriculum designed to meet the current needs of the technology sector, covering areas such as telecommunications engineering (cloud computing, cybersecurity), network operations, and the development of technological solutions.
