UC Global
Issue 236
2 June 2022
| The University of Coimbra is the only Portuguese University present in the world’s largest industrial fair, with 16 patented technologies showcasing the UC innovation capacity at the Hannover Messe 2022. | |
| An international study in which the UC has participated, shows that human activities, like water flow regulation, urbanization, agriculture or wastewater are severely affecting rivers and streams on a global scale. | |
| Study of the University of Coimbra aims to overcome unsuccessful immunotherapy in bladder cancer. A research team of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra (FMUC) is studying possible immunoevasion mechanisms that limit the success of immunotherapy in bladder cancer, leading the way for the development of new drugs to combat this type of tumour. | |
| From the 3rd to the 5th June, the Botanical Garden of the UC hosts the 1st International Orchids Exhibition, including a cycle of talks taking place in the tropical greenhouse. You can buy your ticket online (3 euros), or directly at the venue. | |
| UC Business promotes session on intellectual property. Called “Robotic, electromechanical and computer implemented-inventions - how to avoid pitfalls in patenting”, the event is aimed at Research Centres connected to the UC, taking place on the 7th of June at 10 am, Department of Civil Engineering, Campus 2. Registrations until the 5th of June. | |
| The UC promotes “Sports Open Day” in June. Activities calendar: 3 June (Friday) – 2-3 pm | 4-5pm – “Parque Verde, Pavilhões Desportos Náuticos.”; Golf – 8 June (Wednesday) – 6-7pm | 7-8pm – Golf Club, Quinta das Lágrimas.; Touch Rugby – 4 and 18 June (Saturday) –10:30 -12:30 – Rugby pitch of the Coimbra University Stadium. Registrations here. |
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