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RSS/FEEDS

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa provides content online in an RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) format. Using RSS software, such as newsreaders, news aggregators, tickers or other RSS software, users can subscribe to newsfeeds and receive automatic updates of current University content.

What is RSS?

RSS (or Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based format used to syndicate content and allows for the delivery of content to a user's desktop or mobile device via a newsreader, news aggregator, ticker or other RSS software. Most feeds are free from websites, including the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa website, and contain story headlines, summaries and links back to the full-text of stories.

What tools do I need to use RSS?

To start using RSS, you need a special news reader or aggregator that displays RSS content feeds from websites you select. There are many different news readers available, many of which are free of charge. Most are available as software that you download and install on your computer or mobile device. Several web-based news readers are available as well.

Once you have set up your news reader, simply follow the instructions for your particular news reader to subscribe to the RSS content feeds you want. Universidade NOVA de Lisboa does not warranty or recommend any specific software. Users should review and select software that best fits their system and preferences.

What is an RSS Reader?

An RSS reader is a piece of software that allows you to "subscribe" to RSS feeds. You provide the software with the feeds you want to follow, and it will periodically retrieve those feeds and allow you to see all the headlines in one place.

Where can I get an RSS Reader?

There are dozens of free RSS readers, some that install on your machine and others that are on the web, such as Google Reader.

How do I subscribe to an RSS feed?

Assuming you've chosen an RSS Reader, you just need to "Add a Subscription" and point it at one of the addresses above. How to do that differs depending on which reader you choose, but the process is basically the same.

Is there a cost associated with RSS subscriptions?

No, the feeds are free to subscribe to.

How often do the RSS feeds update?

The feeds update instantly as new stories are posted to the website.

What are the benefits of using RSS?

RSS is an easy way for you to be alerted when content that interests you appears on your favorite websites. Instead of visiting a particular website to browse for new articles and features, RSS automatically tells you when something new is posted online.

How can I sign up for RSS feeds from the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa website?

To sign up for RSS feeds from the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa website, select the topic that interests you from the list to the right of this page. Click on the section title and follow the instructions for your particular news reader to subscribe to RSS feeds.