UC Global
Issue 237
9 June 2022
| The University of Coimbra awarded Honoris Causa Degree to Commander Rui Nabeiro. The Portuguese entrepreneur received the diploma in a ceremony at Sala dos Capelos. | |
| UC research implements a programme that promotes the improvement in the mental health of the school community. The results show impacts in encouraging compassion and well-being and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, burnout and psychophysiological suffering among teachers. | |
| The University of Coimbra presents project of Summer Camps for Ukrainian refugees, which will involve the university community and future refugee students coming, in cultural, sporting, leisure and scientific activities. | |
| UC researcher Seena Sahadevan has been distinguished at the ceremony of the VISÃO / Águas de Portugal Green Awards, where she received a “Research Award”. The prize is aimed at scientists who stand out in the area of sustainability and Environment. | |
| UC scientists develop a highly promising material for a new generation of electronic devices. The team believes that in the future, these nanoparticles with special characteristics may be printed on large conductive surfaces at low cost. | |
| CNC-UC team receives grant to study new therapeutic targets for the treatment of obesity. The team will conduct research on the interaction between gut microbiomes and adenosine receptors, which may help treat various diseases such as obesity. | |
| An international study in which the University of Coimbra has participated, argues that the conservation of aquatic fungi has not been given due importance, and needs to be urgently recognised as a management priority. |
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