Nowadays, living without the Internet is simply unthinkable!
Fernando Cozinheiro was one of the team members who, in 1991, worked on Portugal's first internet connections. Thirty years later, read the words of someone who experienced it firsthand. This October marks 30 years since Portugal's internet connection. Can you describe the role of the FCCN Unit (then known as the Foundation)?
FCCN Unit participates in the creation of a digital ecosystem in Sines
Sines Tech – Innovation & Data Center Hub was founded on December 15th. This structure, created by several public and private entities, aims to increase Europe's digital sovereignty and Portugal's global competitiveness. The FCCN Unit is one of the founding members. To create an open digital ecosystem with
National infoday about the Digital Europe Program
On January 19th, the Portuguese Delegation and the European Commission will answer all questions about the Digital Europe Program. The webinar event begins at 2:30 PM and aims to support potential Portuguese applicants for the DIGITAL Program competitions and public administration entities that may benefit from the Program's EU co-funding opportunities.
GÉANT signs strategic agreement with the European Commission
The 7-year framework agreement defines the objectives and impact of GÉANT projects included in the European Union's research and innovation funding program – Horizon Europe.
Lightning Talks: Portuguese Students Challenged to Participate in TNC22
Higher education students in Portugal can submit a presentation proposal for the largest and most prestigious annual conference of European Academic Networks (NRENs): TNC22. The Lightning Talks Challenge (LTC) is open for registration until March 9th. For several years, the Lightning Talks Challenge project has challenged students from various European countries to
"We have a duty to open doors for the future generation of working women"
During the month of March, the FCCN Unit joins the GÉANT #WomenInSTEM campaign, sharing the opinions of several of its employees on this topic.
“Greater gender diversity can complete our way of being, existing and working”
Network Services Area team member Gonçalo Lopes offers his contribution to the GÉANT #WomenInSTEM campaign, highlighting examples from his professional career that illustrate the importance of making a change. During the month of March, the FCCN Unit will share the opinions of several of its employees on gender diversity and the important role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
FCCN Roadshow: Student services promoted at higher education institutions
FCCN will travel, with the "FCCN Roadshow", to several higher education institutions throughout the country, to introduce students to its services.
Viseu hosts Scientific Computing Conference 2022
Between May 31st and June 2nd, the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu will be the meeting point for the community served by the FCCN Unit, during the Scientific Computing Days 2022.
European Commission report highlights positive impact of BELLA-S project
“The BELLA-S project can be considered a success story,” highlights the report published by the European Commission.
RCTS IP presents new private areas
Private areas of entities participating in the RCTS IP service have been renewed.
“FCCN’s services have a strong impact on the work of our community.”
José dos Santos Costa highlights the role of FCCN services in the daily life of the academic community.