
RESTART Program: applications until March 30th
Applications are now open for the first edition of the RESTART program, a new funding program aimed at researchers who have recently benefited from parental leave.

“Programming is a different way of solving problems”
Manager of the Digital Identity Service at the FCCN Unit, she shares her experience pursuing her interests and passions, talks about the work of the team she manages, and the women who inspire her in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

“I hope more and more girls choose technology fields”
Isabel Ribeiro, a researcher at the Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR-Lisbon) / IST, shares her experience on her own role and the importance of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. During the month of March, the FCCN Unit is joining the GÉANT #WomenInSTEM campaign, presenting, in an interview, the

“Look for good mentors and colleagues, our mutual support is very important.”
Clara Ferreira, a neuroscientist at the Champalimaud Foundation, shares her experience in science.

FCCN Conference 2023: Mark your calendar now!
The main annual meeting point for the higher education and research community is already scheduled for June 27, 28 and 29, at the Naval School, in Almada.

“Society must create an environment in which the decision to become scientists is natural.”
Sandra Tavares, a cancer biology researcher at I3S, tells us how she discovered that cancer biology was the field she wanted to pursue her research in.

“Research answers many questions and can have very positive impacts on society.”
Carina Soares-Cunha, researcher and neuroscientist at the Institute of Research in Life and Health Sciences, University of Minho, awarded the L'Oréal Medal of Honor for Women in Science, is another guest of the Women in STEM Campaign.

The two Portuguese students participating in TNC23, the world's largest networking conference
Renata Castelo-Branco and João Brandão are the Portuguese students chosen to participate in TNC23, as part of the Future Talent Programme, to take part in the event's Lightning Talks.

Registration for FCCN Conference 2023 is now open
The 14th edition of the FCCN Conference will take place at the Naval School - Alfeite Base in Almada, between June 27th and 29th, 2023. Registration is now open and can be done through the event's new dedicated website.

FCCN Unit launches digital service catalog
FCCN launches a digital service catalog dedicated to the solutions it offers to the academic community. An updated and easy-to-use digital portfolio.
Ella Link Geolab
What is it? GEOLab is an initiative aimed at the research community, which also includes the participation of EllaLink – a group