# University of Porto scientific research developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-porto-scientific-research-developments > Updated: 2026-10-12T03:32:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The University of Porto has demonstrated significant scientific activity and growth within the Portuguese research landscape. Individual researchers from the institution have received recognition through the L’Oréal For Women in Science Honorary Medals. Four researchers were awarded a total of 60,000 euros to support projects in fields including biotechnology, sustainable energy, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. Broader institutional data from the U. Porto Research 2025 report indicates that the university’s share of national scientific production rose from 22.8% in 2020 to 24.8% in 2024. During the five-year period between 2020 and 2024, the university’s output grew at an average annual rate of 1.8%, contrasting with an average annual decrease of 0.3% in Portugal’s total national scientific production. The university also reported high levels of international collaboration and a significant contribution to the nation’s ‘Highly Cited Papers™’. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: University of Porto increases share of Portuguese scientific research The University of Porto's share of Portugal's scientific production rose to 24.8% in 2024, outperforming the national average with increased highly cited papers and international collaborations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-porto-increases-share-of-portuguese-scientific-research ### 2026-09-17: University of Porto researchers win L’Oréal For Women in Science awards Four Portuguese researchers from the University of Porto and University of Aveiro received L’Oréal For Women in Science medals to fund projects in cancer research, biotechnology, and sustainable energy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-porto-researchers-win-loral-for-women-in-science-awards --- Cite as: University of Porto scientific research developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-porto-scientific-research-developments