Mattia Belloti will be responsible for promoting closer cooperation between the 10 European universities of the alliance
Mattia Belloti is the new Secretary-General in the EUTOPIA alliance, of which NOVA is a member
28 de February, 2023
Raising awareness for green labs
21 de February, 2023
As a research-focused university, NOVA has many laboratories, namely wet labs – research facilities involving the use of chemicals, biological and other hazardous materials. The environmental footprint of these labs cannot be overlooked since they are responsible for the consumption and disposal of large quantities of resources.
NOVA highlights the contribution of João Salgueiro to Portuguese society
20 de February, 2023
The renowned economist was a professor at Nova SBE and was distinguished with an Honorary Doctorate by NOVA in 2017.
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SPEAR project conference: The case of NOVA as a university working for equality
16 de February, 2023
At the last conference, at the national level, of the European project SPEAR, of which NOVA is part, the highlight was the Rector of NOVA, João Sàágua, announcing the creation of an office for equality in the university. “We must all be aware that the commitment assumed is a collective responsibility, whose success depends on the actions of each element of the NOVA community”, highlighted Isabel L. Nunes, the Vice-Rector who coordinates this area.
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Applications for the Alfredo da Silva Research Award are open until 12 May
13 de February, 2023
NOVA is a partner of this award that culminates with the attribution of a 25.000 euro grant to the project that best addresses the issue of Sustainability of Health Systems.
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NOVA in solidarity with Turkey and Syria
8 de February, 2023
NOVA University Lisbon expresses solidarity with the victims of the intense earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria, and the Social Services have already provided psychological support services to students from these two countries. We also appeal to the NOVA Community to help, as much as possible, to support the victims through the organizations that, in Portugal or at a more local level, are collecting donations of money or goods. Find out here how you can do it.
The Rector's logic – feb 2023
7 de February, 2023
A monthly commentary published in the newsletter Novas da NOVA
New state-of-the-art research centre for preventive and precision medicine
6 de February, 2023
The focus will be on chronic diseases of high morbidity and mortality, such as cardiometabolic diseases (like type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s) and cancer.
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In his own words: Hamza Mamuda
1 de February, 2023
Hamza Mamuda is from Nigeria and was studying medicine at the University of Dnipro when the war started
In her own words: Kanza Shafiq
1 de February, 2023
Kanza Shafiq is from Pakistan and her dream is to become a doctor
In their own words: Praise Emmanuel
1 de February, 2023
Praise Emmanuel is 20 years old, born in Nigeria and was studying in Kiev when war began
Applications for the position of Dean of ITQB NOVA are open
31 de January, 2023
The new Dean will be elected for the four-year term 2023-2027.
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Susana Viegas from NOVA FCSH receives the first ERC grant to study the Philosophy of Cinema
31 de January, 2023
The project, which will work in depth the theme of death in cinema, comprises activities for the academic community and also for the general public.
Prize for Pedagogical Innovation at NOVA to Professor Isabel Catarino
30 de January, 2023
The Professor of the Physics Department of the NOVA School of Science and Technology | FCT NOVA, won the first edition of the Prize for Pedagogical Innovation at NOVA, with the implementation in class of the project “Active Vibrations and Waves”
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One year of war: students from Ukraine thank NOVA for support
27 de January, 2023
More than 30 refugees from the war that broke out in Ukraine after the Russian invasion are continuing their studies at NOVA schools. Read some of their stories – and find out how we are helping
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Story in firsthand: Anastasiia Leontieva
27 de January, 2023
In the photos, we see Anastasiia in Kyiv – and in Sintra
Story in firsthand: Andrii Haran
27 de January, 2023
In the photos: we see Andrii in Kherson, with the ruins of an old Soviet cinema in the background, and with colleagues from the Department of Civil Engineering of FCT NOVA
ENLIVEN: Meeting on "Online Teaching and Learning – Digital World after COVID-19 broadcasted via streaming
27 de January, 2023
The meeting “Online Teaching and Learning – Digital World after COVID-19”, held in the scope of the ENLIVEN project, which will take place at the Rectory of NOVA next Tuesday, the 31st, will be broadcasted online. Learn how you can watch
SPEAR conference: : Universities as agents of change for Gender Equality
26 de January, 2023
Integrated in the commemorations of NOVA’s 50 years, this is the last national conference of the European project SPEAR, which will take place at the Rectory of NOVA, on February 15th.
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Luís Pereira from FCT NOVA awarded 2nd ERC grant
26 de January, 2023
This is a Proof of Concept grant and the funding will serve to move from theory to practice.
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NOVA recognized as a member of the United Nations Academic Impact
23 de January, 2023
The university has now an added responsibility of deepening the promotion of sustainable development goals through teaching, research and value creation, with the involvement of its entire community.
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NOVA: Forever young
20 de January, 2023
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, this 2023, NOVA aspires to be like the singer-songwriter and Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan once immortalized in the song: “forever young”
NOVA at the forefront in 2023 alongside YERUN network of European universities
13 de January, 2023
Vice-Rector João Amaro de Matos is now a member of the Executive Board of the European Network of Young Research Universities, whose most recent report announces a new year dedicated to strategic pillars for NOVA: equal opportunities, impact on society and environmental responsibility.
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NOVA's New DNA: a prize to foster innovation and recognise good practices. Applications open!
4 de January, 2023
The Acting Differently at NOVA Award aims to stimulate innovation at the University of Nova de Lisboa and to recognize good practices.
Sustainability at NOVA 2021- know the most relevant facts and figures
4 de January, 2023
A report with the achievements and main figures that characterise the various units that constitute NOVA.
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QS Reimagine Education Conference and Awards in pictures
3 de January, 2023
NOVA Cairo hosted the event known as the Education Oscars, which for the first time took place outside London
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NOVA in review 2022 : 12 Milestones of the year at NOVA University Lisbon
29 de December, 2022
"Carbio-Solo", "Green Phoenix” and "IMA" win Best Business Idea Award 2022: Go Green Go Social
19 de December, 2022
CarBio-Solo wins Best Business Idea Award: Go Green Go Social. Second and third prizes awarded to Green Phoenix and IMA – Inventory of Support Materials
DocEnhance: NOVA welcomed the final event of the transferable skills training project for PhD Students
16 de December, 2022
Its main legacy is an online platform with a set of courses for higher education institutions implement in their doctoral programmes
5th edition of the NOVA Science Day debated leadership in research
16 de December, 2022
The event counted with the testimony of several researchers who have received important international funding. The closing speech was given by the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Elvira Fortunato.
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Project to fight antibiotic or virus resistance wins Santander/NOVA Collaborative Research Award
15 de December, 2022
In this project, NOVA researchers propose an interdisciplinary approach to develop solutions to a global problem.
35 years of Erasmus at NOVA
13 de December, 2022
Only in this academic year it is expected the mobility of more than 1200 students, teachers and professionals from NOVA and the reception of 1400 people from all continents
Researchers from NOVA University Lisbon receive 3 million for projects that can save lives
7 de December, 2022
Two projects of fundamental and applied research that can help save lives in the fight against cancer and other pathologies, coordinated by NOVA University Lisbon, were distinguished with European Union funding in the European Competition Twinning 2020, adding three million euros for a period of three years.
Solemn Session NOVA IMS 2022
7 de December, 2022
A moment to honour the students, awarded and graduated, of the year 2021, as well as the teachers who stood out last year. See the images of the party and remember the words of the Rector of NOVA, João Sàágua
The best images from EUTOPIA Week in Ljubljana
25 de November, 2022
A photo summary of the meeting of the alliance of 10 European universities, of which NOVA is part, that took place in the Slovenian capital between the 21st and 25th of November
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Tiago Oliveira from NOVA IMS is one of the most cited researchers in the world according to Clarivate
18 de November, 2022
NOVA opens a sports complex in Monte da Caparica open to the whole community
18 de November, 2022
Space has the largest indoor padel court complex in Greater Lisbon
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Partners meet for technical visit to Innovation District territories
16 de November, 2022
NOVA is one of the founders and current chair of the Association for the Promotion of the Almada Innovation District (Almada.ID).
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NOVA hosts representatives of Georgian universities
14 de November, 2022
Project SQUARE aims to improve the quality and relevance of the 3rd mission of universities in Georgia. Besides mentoring, NOVA’s contribution involves sharing good practices
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SUPERNOVA Foundation programme broadens access to Higher Education in Europe
11 de November, 2022
From 2023 on, NOVA’s programme dedicated to pre-university students is providing new entry possibilities in some top European universities – and considers NOVA’s new campus in Cairo as well
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Giving floor to different types of art
10 de November, 2022
As a global and civic university, NOVA regularly gives the floor to different types of art, offering a regular agenda with multiple forms of cultural expression. Continue reading “Giving floor to different types of art”
Geração NOVA Scholarships
10 de November, 2022
In recent years, there has been an increase in requests for support from students whose eligibility is not covered by the Scholarships of DGES and whose costs of school life have increased (more than 25% of support requested annually are not covered). Continue reading “Geração NOVA Scholarships”
Green areas are 60% of NOVA’s campi
10 de November, 2022
NOVA offers its community a wide range of open spaces, especially green areas, which represent 60% of the total area of NOVA’s Campi (table below). Continue reading “Green areas are 60% of NOVA’s campi”
NOVA opens day care center and kindergarten
10 de November, 2022
To comply with the Gender Equality, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy the Oeiras Campus, where ITQB NOVA is located, has a nursery/kindergarten that children from ITQB NOVA researchers and students can attend. Continue reading “NOVA opens day care center and kindergarten”
NOVA’s Life-long Learning offer
10 de November, 2022
Following NOVA’s Teaching and Research Policy and, more recently, NOVA’s Sustainability Policy, Life-long Learning has been growing in importance in its educational offer. Continue reading “NOVA’s Life-long Learning offer”
Smoke-free building – the Rectorate example
10 de November, 2022
In 2021, following the approval of a smoking-free policy the Rectorate removed all the ashtrays from the entry hall.
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Health-related initiatives with local communities
10 de November, 2022
NOVA Medical School takes care of the community through a broad set of interventions.
The students’ union promotes health education and training at a national and international level by developing programs as free hypertension, diabetes and obesity screenings for the general population, including several parish councils in Portugal (some examples below). Lectures as “Physical activity in oncological disease” make the community aware of the role of physical activity, from prevention to survival, in patients with oncological pathology, and “Inequalities in Health” provide an understanding of the main challenges of exercising medicine in developing countries. Another example is the informative minutes spot (Research4U) about scientific research, to promote health improvement and healthy behaviors, for students and the general public. Also, open workshops held by Nutrition team raise awareness of the population to the adoption of healthy eating habits and encourage the consumption of legumes, associated with greater environmental sustainability.
Some examples of such activities are:
- Within the scope of the “Marca Mundos” Program, AEFCM organized, with students from the Integrated Masters in Medicine and the Degree in Sciences, free hypertension, diabetes and obesity screenings for the general population with the Parish Council of Samora Correia (24th and 25th April )
- As part of the Health Fair initiative, organized by the Arroios Parish Council, the NMS Nutrition team held the Workshop The importance of Legumes. The objective was to sensitize the population and the Fair participants to the adoption of healthy eating habits and encourage the consumption of legumes as a healthy food, associated with greater environmental sustainability (16th April)
Online entrepreneurship course for everyone – registrations until 22 December
9 de November, 2022
NOVA present at the 21st meeting of Rectors of Tordesillas Group
7 de November, 2022
Taking place at the Miguel Hernandez University in Spain, the conference has the theme “Open Science: a step towards accessible, global and democratic knowledge”.
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Next EUTOPIA WEEK is at the University of Ljubljana: registration is open!
7 de November, 2022
Registrations are already open to attend the meeting of the alliance of European universities of which NOVA is part, to be held next week in Slovenia
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NOVA Cairo at COP 27: the role of universities in the fight against climate change
4 de November, 2022
Sofia Guedes Vaz, the director of the degree in environmental engineering at NOVA’s Cairo campus, will attend the UN conference dedicated to climate change, in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh
NOVA in first place in the ranking of universities with more entrepreneurial students
4 de November, 2022
The University was recently distinguished at European level as “Young Entrepreneurial University of the Year”.
Higher Education Minister announces in NOVA budget reinforcement for research and social support
4 de November, 2022
The Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education announced this Thursday, November 3, at NOVA, in Lisbon, the reinforcement of budget funds for research and social support.
NOVA’s Day 2022: a celebration dedicated to sustainability
3 de November, 2022
NOVA University Lisbon celebrated its 49th anniversary with a ceremony highlighted by the presence of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Elvira Fortunato, and by Pedro Matos, the Emergency Coordinator of the World Food Programme
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First Mariano Gago Prospective Analysis Prize
27 de October, 2022
Promoted by the Fundação Oriente and the Instituto de Prospectiva, the prize aims to stimulate research that values the legacy of the man who headed the first ministry dedicated to Science and Technology in Portugal and put scientific research on the political agenda. Applications open until 31 December
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CAPONLITTER
26 de October, 2022
An European project, led by Professor José Ferreira (NOVA FCT), which aims to improve policies and practices for the prevention of marine litter from tourist, recreational, and coastal activities.
76 Researchers from NOVA among the most quoted scientists in the world
24 de October, 2022
The World’s Top 2% Scientists List has just been released by the University of Stanford, USA and includes the impact of scientific work in the last year and also throughout the career, in which NOVA registered an increase of 37.5 per cent.
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NOVA University Lisbon and University of São Paulo sign agreement for strategic academic cooperation
21 de October, 2022
The joint venture will promote the exchange of teachers, researchers, students and staff of the two institutions, in a partnership that aims to extend to the whole of Latin America
Investiture ceremony at NOVA: two new Pro-rectors, the new Director of NOVA School of Law and the new University Administrator
20 de October, 2022
The Board of Deans of this Thursday, October 20th, was highlighted by the investiture of the Pro-rector Prof. Dr Clara Rowland, the Pro-rector Master José Branco, the Director of NOVA School of Law Prof. Dr Margarida Lima Rego and the Administrator of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Dra. Ana Rita Marante.
NOVA alongside YERUN in the European project that wants to promote science as a public good
20 de October, 2022
That is the challenge of OPUS – Open Universal Science: reform the assessment of research towards a system that incentivises researchers to practice open science If sharing knowledge is everyone’s right, then funding policies must also recognise it
NOVA Spin-off AquaInSilico is the winner of the “Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2022” award
13 de October, 2022
The project presented by the team of experts from FCT NOVA promises to make wastewater treatment more efficient.
The first stone of the NOVA Health Campus was laid
13 de October, 2022
The School of Postgraduate Studies in Health will be joined in the future by the NOVA Medical School.
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The NOVA experience presented at the American University in Cairo
12 de October, 2022
NOVA’s Vice-Rector João Amaro de Matos will be keynote speaker in a conference about the future of internationalisation for business schools
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Election of Nova SBE dean
10 de October, 2022
The election will be held on the 2nd November
SCOPUS international database valorises NOVA's scientific production in the area of Social Sciences and Humanities
7 de October, 2022
NOVA against violence and war
7 de October, 2022
On the day the Nobel Foundation honoured Ales Bialiatski, from Belarus, the human rights organisations Memorial, from Russia, and the Civil Liberties Centre, from Ukraine, it is worth remembering that, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, NOVA continues to support the Ukrainian people and students interested in continuing their studies: at this moment, 14 are already effectively enrolled in our schools with the emergency humanitarian student status; more than 600 have expressed their interest in applying.
NOVA Cairo: a very special opening
3 de October, 2022
This is the first campus of a Portuguese university beyond national borders. The adventure for Foundation Programme students starts now
Impact of the pandemic in the families of Amadora
3 de October, 2022
This research project was carried out during the pandemic period, assessing the impacts of this special context on the lives of the population of Amadora, in particular immigrants. Continue reading “Impact of the pandemic in the families of Amadora”
NOVA at CAIRO
21 de September, 2022
It is the first Portuguese institution to open a cross-border campus – and classes start as early as October 2022
South Campus on TSF – listen to the programmes
20 de September, 2022
The researchers of the three universities of the South Campus participate in round tables moderated by Ricardo Alexandre.
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Two projects from NOVA distinguished by "la Caixa" Foundation with funding of around 1 million euros
20 de September, 2022
The contest recognises promising biomedical and health projects.
The foundation year of NOVA Cairo
19 de September, 2022
The adventure of launching the first Portuguese campus outside the national territory is starting, with the beginning of the foundation programme, dedicated to pre-university students
Applications to EstágiAP XXI are open – apply for internships at NOVA
15 de September, 2022
Applications are open until 2nd October
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NOVA University Lisbon mourns the death of the former director of the National School of Public Health
15 de September, 2022
“Brilliant mathematician and statistician” was decorated by the Presidency of the Republic in March
EUTOPIA visits Ca' Foscari University of Venice
15 de September, 2022
NOVA was represented by the Rector, João Sàágua, and by the Vice-Rector for Education and Internationalization, João Amaro de Matos
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NOVA fosters the broadening of PhD's skills
15 de September, 2022
DocEnhance is a project that aims to increase the cross-disciplinary skills of doctoral students and their supervisors, in addition to a better connection with companies at the international level
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Mafra carillons
13 de September, 2022
The royal building of Mafra, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, has its highest expression in music, communicating with the world through its magnificent 18th century chimes. Continue reading “Mafra carillons”
Social Data
13 de September, 2022
Social Data is an access free data platform on work, social inequality and sustainability, created by the Observatory for Working and Living Conditions (OCVT). Continue reading “Social Data”
Observatory for Working and Living Conditions
13 de September, 2022
A monitoring centre that links several areas of knowledge – arts, philosophy, sciences – in order to study work, health, education, housing, the social state, social security, and population dynamics. The Observatory for Working and Living Conditions brings together researchers from the NOVA University Lisbon, the Higher Technical Institute, the University of Paris, and the Ricardo Jorge National Institute, among others.
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Election for the position of Director of NOVA School of La
12 de September, 2022
The choice will appoint the dean of the school for the four-year term 2022-2026
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NOVA University Lisbon filles all the vacancies of first phase of the National Access to Higher Education Competition
10 de September, 2022
The results of the National Access to Higher Education Competition 2022 have been released
NOVA’s sustainable buildings
10 de September, 2022
The preservation of buildings is part of NOVA’s environmental commitment and NOVA’s Organic Units have facilities’ teams dedicated to each building, working together to increase their Environmental Sustainability. The growing perception of a financial positive impact from preventive maintenance of buildings has facilitated this decision making process. The user experience is improved and its negative impact on the planet is reduced. Continue reading “NOVA’s sustainable buildings”
Replacing old personal computer stations
10 de September, 2022
NOVA School of Law is replacing old personal computer stations by brand new remote working environments, reducing hardware costs and energy consumption. Continue reading “Replacing old personal computer stations”
Analysing the Western Sahara
10 de September, 2022
Understanding the movements established in the Western Sahara region, from the end of the French colonization to the contemporary period – this is the main challenge of the CAPSAHARA project, promoted by CRIA – Research Network Centre in Anthropology at NOVA FCSH. Continue reading “Analysing the Western Sahara”
Promotion of low impact mobility
10 de September, 2022
NOVA FCSH has been actively promoting mobility with low environmental impact, with multiple initiatives.
Materials Recycling
10 de September, 2022
ITQB NOVA has implemented a waste management strategy addressing metal. From damaged furniture to obsolete materials, everything is collected and sent for recycling.
Reuse of Chemicals
10 de September, 2022
When research projects terminate, a small percentage of the materials bought by ITQB’s Labs (reagents, for example) remain in stock and inventories tend to accumulate.
Climate Driven Technologies for Low Carbon Cities
10 de September, 2022
It aims to research, develop and validate at pilot-scale a smart cities digital platform for urban modelling and planning that will ultimately empower local authorities to identify and effectively address specific environmental issues in order to promote the reduction of the carbon footprint. Continue reading “Climate Driven Technologies for Low Carbon Cities”
Attack Asthma Together
10 de September, 2022
High prevalence, chronicity and interference with patients’ quality of life – asthma is a disease with great personal and socio-economic impact. In Portugal, an estimated 20,000 people suffer from severe asthma, a condition characterised by difficulty in controlling symptoms even with high doses of treatment. There is a gap in credible and available information for both patients and doctors to make informed decisions and sharing information about severe asthma. Continue reading “Attack Asthma Together”
Heating Appliances Retrofit Planning
10 de September, 2022
Motivating consumers to plan the replacement of their current heating systems – which use fossil fuels and are often in poor condition and inefficient – with more efficient alternatives. This was the main aim of HARP – Heating Appliances Retrofit Planning project that counted with the participation of NOVA IMS.
Apply yourself!
10 de September, 2022
This is the challenge launched by NOVA IMS to students from the 7th to 12th grade, in order to stimulate the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of young people. The Apply yourself! challenge is to describe in detail an App that fulfils a single purpose: contribute to achieving one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Continue reading “Apply yourself!”
SUPERNOVA broadens access to Higher Education in Europe
9 de September, 2022
SUPERNOVA is back and allows, from 2023 on, new entry possibilities in some top European universities
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Recovery of lithium from saline streams
9 de September, 2022
Lithium is becoming an essential metal in the global energy economy due to its applications in electric car batteries; however, its recovery from land resources is geographically limited and not environmentally friendly. Although lithium can be extracted from seawater, the so far proposed processes have limited efficiency. Continue reading “Recovery of lithium from saline streams”
NOVA devotes semester to pedagogical innovation
8 de September, 2022
The plan aims to acknowledge the University’s good practices and develop the pedagogical strategy for the next three years, to be publicly presented, in December, at NOVA Cairo
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WIinners of the Economic Journalism Prize 2022 announced
8 de September, 2022
The 16th edition of this partnership between Santander and Universidade NOVA de Lisboa awarded the grand prize to an article published in Exame magazine and two other works in the newspaper Público
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Results above the national average for NOVA research in the FC&T contest
25 de August, 2022
The applications in different scientific areas were analysed by international evaluation panels.
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Recycling at FCT NOVA
18 de August, 2022
Waste management and the adoption of strategies to increase recycling rates are under the radar of NOVA School of Science and Technology | FCT NOVA in order to develop an increasingly sustainable campus. Continue reading “Recycling at FCT NOVA”
Supporting citizens on green housing renovation
18 de August, 2022
Energy transition is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change and alleviate energy poverty in which more than 34 million Europeans find themselves. The European Commission has highlighted the importance of actively involving citizens in these issues.
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Meight Technologies
18 de August, 2022
Road transport is now a $5 trillion industry. Almost any goods that move passes through the back of a truck. Road transport today moves more than 16 billion ton-km of goods and it will triple in the next 30 years, to 44 billion ton-km. Currently, trucks represent only 2% of road vehicles but are responsible for 22% of greenhouse gas emissions on roads, making them one of the biggest polluters in the world.
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LAQV REQUIMTE – Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde Investigação e desenvolvimento
18 de August, 2022
Lithium is becoming an essential metal in the global energy economy due to its applications in batteries, including those for electric cars; however, its recovery from the land resources is geographically limited and not environmentally friendly. Continue reading “LAQV REQUIMTE – Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde Investigação e desenvolvimento”