Learning on vacation
Vacation! We spend months waiting for the opportunity to bury our toes in a few inches of sand, while listening in the distance to the rumble of... read more
«National connectivity was only possible thanks to the efforts of FCCN»
João Neves was one of the team members who, in 1991, worked on Portugal's first internet connections. The technical specialist and coordinator at INESC TEC recalls the FCCN Unit's role in this pioneering work, highlighting the team spirit they experienced, which he considers "unforgettable." read more
Open Science promotes open minds and free access to knowledge
The Manager of RCAAP - Open Access Scientific Repositories of Portugal, Paulo Lopes, highlights the importance of applying Open Science principles for the development of society, highlighting the efforts made by the FCT FCCN Unit in this area: “FCT is committed to the principles of Open Science”. read more
“The Internet has radically changed society”
Computer scientist Fernando Boavida was one of the members of the team that connected Portugal to the internet in 1991. Thirty years later, the University of Coimbra professor and researcher describes the work carried out and the environment experienced by those who carried out this pioneering work. read more
An interview with the “father” of the Portuguese internet
“All participants felt like they were contributing to something big and important.” read more