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NOVA FCT is an associate partner of FERNS, an European research initiative to reshape how electronic devices are designed, manufactured, and reused. The project is now recruiting 15 PhD researchers to help build the next generation of sustainable electronics, and 2 of these positions are at NOVA FCT.

A pioneer in transparent electronics and sustainable materials, award-winning researcher, Professor Elvira Fortunato shares her vision for the future of science and the role of our country in driving innovation. In an inspiring conversation with Conta Lá, she discusses the challenges and opportunities of responsible research, showing how science can shape a smarter, more sustainable tomorrow. Watch the full interview here.

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elvira Fortunato will serve as the Chair of the upcoming Graphene Week 2026, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 21–25 September 2026.

The Chinese Government’s Friendship Award is the highest honour bestowed by the People's Republic of China on foreign experts who have made exceptional contributions to the country’s economic and social development. Among the recipients, we proudly highlight Professor Rodrigo Martins, i3N Coordinator, who was selected to represent exceptional achievements so far achieved in the fields of science and technology.

Dr. Tomás Pinheiro, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N, is one of the winners of the 1st edition of the Ignition Grants for Interdisciplinary Research, an initiative promoted by NOVA University Lisbon and supported by Fundação Santander Portugal.

Within this framework, Professor Rodrigo Martins was appointed to draft all initiatives related to Materials for Electronics. The group’s final recommendations have now been officially published by the European Commission and the Government of Japan.

8 activities and over 30 researchers from CENIMAT|i3N joined the European Researchers’ Night 2025, last Friday, September 26th, at Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisbon.
We shared science curiosities and hands-on experiences in key areas such as Climate Change, Beating Cancer, Smart Cities, and Ocean & Waters.