published on January 28, 2025
A documentary series consisting of 10 episodes is currently airing on RTP3 as part of the Tech3 program, every Saturday at 6:50 PM, with a repeat on Sundays at 3:50 PM. The series focuses on the “Vertical Algae” project, of which CESAM is a partner. This project, led by PhytoBloom by Necton and considered the […]
From January 23 to 24, we received a visit from the Attaché for Scientific and University Cooperation of the Embassy of France at the University of Aveiro. During this occasion, the Attaché expressed interest in getting acquainted with the ongoing research projects that involve collaboration between the University of Aveiro and French institutions/entities. Yesterday, on […]
PRIMA is a long-term partnership aiming to foster joint research and innovation approaches among Participating States with a regional focus on the Mediterranean region to improve water availability, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable food production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanisation, and population growth. In 2024 PRIMA calls is expected to have approximately thirty projects funded, being […]
Ana Sousa, researcher at CESAM/DBio, is a co-author of an article published in the prestigious journal Nature Sustainability titled “Enabling Conservation Theories of Change”. This article was published within the framework of the GLOW project, coordinated by Griffith University, Australia (Prof. Rod Connolly), with the University of Aveiro acting as a partner institution, coordinated by […]
The project “CCforBio – Conservation corridors in woodlands: A win-win for biodiversity, wood production, and carbon sequestration,” coordinated by researcher Bruna Oliveira (CESAM/DAO), was honored with the 2023 Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation Award. This award, dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and monitoring of biodiversity in Portugal, recognized the researcher as one of the two winners, […]
The A-AAGORA project has just launched the national website of the Portuguese demonstrator, in the Centro Region, available at http://a-aagora.web.ua.pt. The website presents the activities to be developed, following a Living Lab approach, involving companies, local and regional authorities and citizens in the search for nature-based solutions, for the conservation and restoration of marine and […]
On January 5th, CESAM members gathered at the Renato Araújo Auditorium at the University of Aveiro to discuss the future of research in Portugal, with a special focus on the FCT Tenure Program. In this well-attended meeting, CESAM’s scientific coordinator, Professor Amadeu Soares, emphasized that FCT Tenure is another mechanism for scientific employment aimed at […]
This is a special moment to celebrate the ending year, recalling the achievements and lessons learned, and above all, expressing gratitude to our members for their effort, dedication, and valuable contributions to the ongoing progress of CESAM. “To all our members, may you continue to explore the various paths that lead to a common purpose: […]
Mariana Pinho (CESAM/DBIO), was one of the five researchers with proposals selected for funding from the Social Observatory of the “la Caixa” Foundation, a call that aimed to support research projects on the social impact of climate change in Portugal. The proposed study “Climate Anxiety: a mechanism for change?” aims to enhance our understanding of […]
The team responsible for the Portuguese Demonstrator of the A-AAGORA project organised a participatory workshop in the Centro region, which took place in three moments on 6, 13 and 20 November in Aveiro, Peniche and Figueira da Foz, respectively. The sessions were organised by the University of Aveiro and CCDRC, with the support of the […]