 | Consortium
led by the UC wins 5 million euros for research in the area of active and
healthy ageing. The consortium "CHAngeing - Connected Hubs in Ageing:
Healthy Living to Protect Cerebrovascular Function", coordinated by the
University of Coimbra (UC) will focus on the development and implementation of
innovative practices aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and active ageing. |
| European study proposes agri-environmental strategy
to protect pollinators and improve crop productivity. According to the study coordinated by Lucie Mota and
Sílvia Castro, researchers of the University of Coimbra (UC), the
implementation of flower strips is a successful strategy to promote pollinators
and sunflower productivity in regions with natural and semi-natural vegetation. |  |
 | Study coordinated by the UC suggests good practices for tourism sustainability in the post-pandemic. The study identified a set of good practices that may contribute to the financial, social and environmental sustainability of tourism. |
| The General Library of Coimbra University (BGUC) has received the donation of a book by Friar Heitor Pinto, printed in the 17th century, an edition that may be unique in the country. Fiar Heitor Pinto was a Scripture professor at the University of Coimbra (UC) and was one of the most popular authors of his time. | |
 | UC scientists develop intelligent model to optimize electric bus fleet smart charging. A research team from the University of Coimbra (UC) has developed an intelligent model that allows optimising the charging of electric bus fleets by 30 to 40%, reducing operation costs and increasing batteries' life cycle. |
| RE/FORMA: art in symbiosis with the Botanical Garden. Next weekend, workshops, concerts and performances promise to bring life to the Botanical Garden, during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Pombaline Reforms at the UC and the foundation of the Garden. |  |
| Francisco Mendes, student of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra (UC) and Judo athlete of Associação Académica de Coimbra (AAC/Coimbra Students’ Union), has won the gold medal in the category of -60kg in Judo, in the sixth edition of the European University Games (EUSA) that are being held in Lodz, Poland from the 17th to the 30th July. |
