University of Coimbra

Portuguese judicial appointments in EU courts

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Maria José Costeira elected Vice-President of the EU General Court

The Portuguese Ministry of Justice initiated a selection process to find a successor for Nuno Piçarra at the Court of Justice of the European Union. The application period, which ran until September 21, required candidat

Alzheimer's research and medication access

11 clusters · 47 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Alzheimer's disease: New treatments and importance of early diagnosis

Researchers continue to develop diverse methods to track and potentially reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Previous efforts include the University of South Carolina’s Nano-ERASER nanoparticle treatment, Harvard Medical School

Portugal housing policy and student housing crisis

10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Portugal rental prices rise, exceeding minimum wage

Portugal is implementing legislative and fiscal reforms to address a critical housing shortage. As part of the ‘Construir Portugal’ program, the government is reforming the Urbanization and Building Legal Regime (RJUE) t

Rugulopteryx okamurae algae invasion in Spain and Portugal

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Portugal launches national program to combat invasive algae

The invasive Asian algae species, Rugulopteryx okamurae, continues to cause significant environmental and socioeconomic damage along the Spanish and Portuguese coastlines. First detected near the Strait of Gibraltar arou

Cultural exhibitions in Portugal

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Cultural exhibitions open in Segura and Coimbra

Various art and cultural exhibitions have opened across different regions in Portugal. In Poiares, Beatriz Almeida is presenting her first solo exhibition, ‘De Caras’, which blends figurative and abstract elements. Simu

University of Coimbra institutional developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: University of Coimbra hosts welcome week amid record international enrollment

The University of Coimbra has undertaken significant institutional developments involving both infrastructure and student demographics. In late August, the university completed 15 energy efficiency projects funded by th

Advancements in gene editing and AI medical diagnostics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Medical researchers advance gene editing and AI diagnostic techniques

Medical researchers are advancing the use of gene-editing technologies and artificial intelligence to address various neurological and chronic conditions. In Portugal, a research team involving the Center for Neuroscien

Coimbra student activism and housing disputes

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Coimbra student republics face potential eviction by University

In mid‑July 2026, the Associação Académica de Coimbra launched the “Isto é Gozar com Quem Estuda” movement, condemning recent Portuguese education reforms and scholarship allocation changes that the group said threatened

Cultural programming and funding in Portugal

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: EEA Grants to launch €10.5M Culture Programme in Portugal

Cultural development initiatives in Portugal have focused on strengthening programming and funding in low-density territories. Évora 2027, in partnership with the Intermunicipal Community of Alentejo Central, announced a

University of Coimbra institutional cooperation expansion

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: University of Coimbra strengthens cooperation with Mozambique

The University of Coimbra has undertaken efforts to expand its institutional cooperation and international reach. In August, a delegation visited Mozambique to strengthen ties through student and faculty exchanges and re