Researcher José Xavier (CFE/TERRA) was elected secretary of the Standing Scientific Group (SSG) for Life Sciences of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), one of the most important international organizations dedicated to scientific research in Antarctica
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Researcher José Xavier (CFE/TERRA) elected Secretary of SCAR’s Standing Scientific Group for Life Sciences
Continuar a ler…: Researcher José Xavier (CFE/TERRA) elected Secretary of SCAR’s Standing Scientific Group for Life Sciences Continue reading…: Researcher José Xavier (CFE/TERRA) elected Secretary of SCAR’s Standing Scientific Group for Life SciencesResearcher José Xavier (CFE/TERRA) was elected secretary of the Standing Scientific Group (SSG) for Life Sciences of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), one of the most important international organizations dedicated to scientific research in Antarctica
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CEF marks the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations with an inaugural session in the ISA’s Noble Hall
Continuar a ler…: CEF marks the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations with an inaugural session in the ISA’s Noble Hall Continue reading…: CEF marks the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations with an inaugural session in the ISA’s Noble HallOn January 22, the Noble Hall of the School of Agriculture (ISA) hosted the inaugural session of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Forest Research Centre (CEF), one of the research units that make up the TERRA Associate Laboratory
On January 22, the Noble Hall of the School of Agriculture (ISA) hosted the inaugural session of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Forest Research Centre (CEF), one of the research units that make up the TERRA Associate Laboratory
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BEATS project, led by TERRA researcher, honored at the University of Coimbra Seed Awards
Continuar a ler…: BEATS project, led by TERRA researcher, honored at the University of Coimbra Seed Awards Continue reading…: BEATS project, led by TERRA researcher, honored at the University of Coimbra Seed AwardsThe BEATS project – BEaks, genes and AI Tell Antarctic science Stories, coordinated by Catarina Silva, researcher at the Marine Research Lab of the CFE and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was one of the five winners of the 7th edition of the Interdisciplinary Research Seed Awards of the University of Coimbra. This recognition…
The BEATS project – BEaks, genes and AI Tell Antarctic science Stories, coordinated by Catarina Silva, researcher at the Marine Research Lab of the CFE and member of the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was one of the five winners of the 7th edition of the Interdisciplinary Research Seed Awards of the University of Coimbra. This recognition reinforces the role of TERRA and CFE in promoting innovative, collaborative research with societal impact
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Scientific Excellence at the University of Coimbra: Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) Recognized in the Quality Category
Continuar a ler…: Scientific Excellence at the University of Coimbra: Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) Recognized in the Quality Category Continue reading…: Scientific Excellence at the University of Coimbra: Ruben Heleno (CFE/TERRA) Recognized in the Quality CategoryThe University of Coimbra highlights the scientific excellence of CFE researcher and TERRA member Ruben Heleno in the inaugural edition of the Scientific Publication Incentive Awards
The University of Coimbra highlights the scientific excellence of CFE researcher and TERRA member Ruben Heleno in the inaugural edition of the Scientific Publication Incentive Awards
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Helena Freitas awarded the Ciência Viva Grand Prize 2025
Continuar a ler…: Helena Freitas awarded the Ciência Viva Grand Prize 2025 Continue reading…: Helena Freitas awarded the Ciência Viva Grand Prize 2025The 2025 Ciência Viva Grand Prize honors Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) for her pioneering contribution to ecology, biodiversity, and scientific culture in Portugal
The 2025 Ciência Viva Grand Prize honors Helena Freitas (CFE/TERRA) for her pioneering contribution to ecology, biodiversity, and scientific culture in Portugal
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Professor José Miguel C. Pereira (CEF/TERRA) joins the Advisory Board of the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment, and Society
Continuar a ler…: Professor José Miguel C. Pereira (CEF/TERRA) joins the Advisory Board of the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment, and Society Continue reading…: Professor José Miguel C. Pereira (CEF/TERRA) joins the Advisory Board of the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment, and SocietyCEF researcher and TERRA member joins international council leading transdisciplinary research on fires
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For the second consecutive year, TERRA researcher wins funding from Science4Policy
Continuar a ler…: For the second consecutive year, TERRA researcher wins funding from Science4Policy Continue reading…: For the second consecutive year, TERRA researcher wins funding from Science4PolicyEduardo Gomes (CEG/TERRA) secures funding for a project on dispersed construction, strengthening the link between science and public policy
Eduardo Gomes (CEG/TERRA) secures funding for a project on dispersed construction, strengthening the link between science and public policy
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TERRA researcher awarded prestigious ERC grant for innovative water quality monitoring project
Continuar a ler…: TERRA researcher awarded prestigious ERC grant for innovative water quality monitoring project Continue reading…: TERRA researcher awarded prestigious ERC grant for innovative water quality monitoring projectResearcher Paulo Rocha, a member of the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) and the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was recently awarded an ERC Proof of Concept Grant, one of the most prestigious scientific research distinctions at the European level. This funding will support the development of the PROTEGE project, which aims to validate an innovative prototype…
Researcher Paulo Rocha, a member of the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) and the TERRA Associate Laboratory, was recently awarded an ERC Proof of Concept Grant, one of the most prestigious scientific research distinctions at the European level. This funding will support the development of the PROTEGE project, which aims to validate an innovative prototype capable of real-time detection of cyanobacteria in drinking water reservoirs and pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture tanks
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Professor David Fangueiro Appointed Coordinator of LEAF, Reinforcing Commitment to a More Sustainable and Collaborative Agriculture
Continuar a ler…: Professor David Fangueiro Appointed Coordinator of LEAF, Reinforcing Commitment to a More Sustainable and Collaborative Agriculture Continue reading…: Professor David Fangueiro Appointed Coordinator of LEAF, Reinforcing Commitment to a More Sustainable and Collaborative AgricultureProfessor David Fangueiro has recently taken office as the new coordinator of LEAF – Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food, one of the research units of the TERRA Associate Laboratory. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for LEAF, underpinned by a clear vision of scientific consolidation, strengthened interdisciplinarity, and a renewed commitment to the…
Professor David Fangueiro has recently taken office as the new coordinator of LEAF – Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food, one of the research units of the TERRA Associate Laboratory. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for LEAF, underpinned by a clear vision of scientific consolidation, strengthened interdisciplinarity, and a renewed commitment to the transition toward more sustainable production models
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Researcher José Xavier Leads Portuguese Delegation at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings in Milan
Continuar a ler…: Researcher José Xavier Leads Portuguese Delegation at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings in Milan Continue reading…: Researcher José Xavier Leads Portuguese Delegation at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings in MilanResearcher José Xavier, member of the CFE and the Marine Research Lab, once again represented Portugal at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings (ATCM), this time serving as head of the national delegation at the edition recently held in Milan, Italy
Researcher José Xavier, member of the CFE and the Marine Research Lab, once again represented Portugal at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings (ATCM), this time serving as head of the national delegation at the edition recently held in Milan, Italy
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TERRA Researchers Honored at the 2025 University of Lisbon / Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Awards
Continuar a ler…: TERRA Researchers Honored at the 2025 University of Lisbon / Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Awards Continue reading…: TERRA Researchers Honored at the 2025 University of Lisbon / Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific AwardsThe TERRA Associate Laboratory proudly congratulates its researchers recognized in the 2025 edition of the University of Lisbon / Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Awards, an initiative that celebrates excellence in scientific research produced within the University of Lisbon’s research units
The TERRA Associate Laboratory proudly congratulates its researchers recognized in the 2025 edition of the University of Lisbon / Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Awards, an initiative that celebrates excellence in scientific research produced within the University of Lisbon’s research units
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FCT Released the Provisional Results of the 2023/2024 R&D Unit Evaluation Process
Continuar a ler…: FCT Released the Provisional Results of the 2023/2024 R&D Unit Evaluation Process Continue reading…: FCT Released the Provisional Results of the 2023/2024 R&D Unit Evaluation ProcessThree of the five research units that comprise the TERRA Associate Laboratory received the highest rating of EXCELLENT, and two were rated VERY GOOD in the most recent evaluation conducted by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
Three of the five research units that comprise the TERRA Associate Laboratory received the highest rating of EXCELLENT, and two were rated VERY GOOD in the most recent evaluation conducted by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
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TERRA Researchers Featured in the 2025 Edition of “Women in Science”
Continuar a ler…: TERRA Researchers Featured in the 2025 Edition of “Women in Science” Continue reading…: TERRA Researchers Featured in the 2025 Edition of “Women in Science”On International Women’s Day, the 5th volume of the Women in Science collection was released. The 2025 edition highlights three researchers from the TERRA Associate Laboratory: Teresa Ferreira, Eduarda Costa, and Elizabete Marchante.
On International Women’s Day, the 5th volume of the Women in Science collection was released. The 2025 edition highlights three researchers from the TERRA Associate Laboratory: Teresa Ferreira, Eduarda Costa, and Elizabete Marchante.
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Helena Pereira, TERRA Researcher, Assumes Key Roles in Educational and Research Institutions
Continuar a ler…: Helena Pereira, TERRA Researcher, Assumes Key Roles in Educational and Research Institutions Continue reading…: Helena Pereira, TERRA Researcher, Assumes Key Roles in Educational and Research InstitutionsProfessor Helena Pereira, a researcher at the Forest Research Centre (CEF) of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), has been appointed to join important committees at educational and research institutions in Portugal and Spain, solidifying her leadership role in the development of solutions to global environmental challenges
Professor Helena Pereira, a researcher at the Forest Research Centre (CEF) of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), has been appointed to join important committees at educational and research institutions in Portugal and Spain, solidifying her leadership role in the development of solutions to global environmental challenges
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Cientistas do TERRA no Top 2% dos mais influentes do mundo
Continuar a ler…: Cientistas do TERRA no Top 2% dos mais influentes do mundo Continue reading…: Cientistas do TERRA no Top 2% dos mais influentes do mundoThe list of the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking, a list of scientists with the highest number of citations worldwide, includes several TERRA researchers
The list of the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking, a list of scientists with the highest number of citations worldwide, includes several TERRA researchers
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