With a performance marked by a strong stage presence and musical originality, Beach Wreck won over both the jury and the audience, securing the title of this year’s winners.
The student won the gold medal in the K4 500m event, alongside Gustavo Gonçalves, João Ribeiro, and Messias Baptista.
Being featured in this report further reinforces NOVA FCT’s role as a center of excellence in applied research with strong potential for industrial transfer, positioning it among the leading innovation hubs in Europe.
Beyond contributing to a better understanding of the processes driving large magmatic provinces, this research may have implications for other regions of the world, such as the Cape Verde archipelago.
The award recognizes his work in the fields of education and the environment, where he has built an impactful academic and civic career.
NOVA FCT congratulates Carmo Palma on this well-deserved recognition and is proud of the outstanding career of its former student, who continues to make a positive impact in both the sector and society.
This success highlights NOVA’s role in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as internationalization in the scientific and technological field.
Com esta subida e reforço nos indicadores estratégicos, a NOVA consolida o seu posicionamento como uma universidade de referência no panorama europeu e internacional.
Our student-athletes showed strong commitment, resilience, and academic spirit, representing NOVA and NOVA FCT with distinction in the competition.
The appointment, approved by 85% of participating countries, marks an unprecedented milestone for Portugal, which is leading an international standardization group in this field for the first time.
Bruno Lobo, Guilherme Rocha, and Diogo Ferreira, students from the NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), along with Guilherme Gusmão from NOVA IMS, stepped onto the podium after an outstanding performance marked by teamwork, mutual support, and a collective focus.
Their participation highlights the balance between academic excellence and athletic commitment that defines NOVA FCT.
