“The Internet has radically changed society”

Connectivity

July 16, 2021

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

May 17, 2021

“All participants felt like they were contributing to something big and important.” read more

RCTS Challenges: 33 Years of History

Connectivity

Written by John Nuno Ferreira - April 21, 2021

The general coordinator of the FCCN Unit, João Nuno Ferreira, reflects on the history and future of the national teaching and research network (RCTS), highlighting the strategic role of this structure in the work carried out by the communities it serves. read more

Learning in times of pandemic

Knowledge

Written by Pedro Cabral - December 14, 2020

The current moment of uncertainty has forced us to change. It's now easy to understand how the challenges arising from the pandemic have led us to incorporate new paradigms in various spheres of our lives. read more

Arquivo.pt: The Role of Digital Preservation in Open Science

Knowledge

Written by Daniel Gomes - November 5, 2020

The manager of Arquivo.pt, Daniel Gomes, reveals some of the steps taken to fulfill the mission of “preserving information published on the Web for scientific and academic purposes”. read more

It's important not to let your guard down when it comes to cybersecurity.

Security

Written by Carlos Friças - October 1, 2020

FCCN's cybersecurity service manager (RCTS CERT), Carlos Friaças, offers some considerations about cybersecurity in the Science, Technology and Society Network (RCTS) during the pandemic. read more

Return to school with FCCN. Discover 8 services for the higher education community.

Collaboration Knowledge

September 15, 2020

If you are a professor or higher education student, learn about your options for the start of the academic year, where in-person teaching can be combined with distance learning. read more