More than 500 people attended the celebration of the 113th anniversary of CIÊNCIAS in the Grand Auditorium, last Tuesday, April 23, in a ceremony marked by distinctions, tributes and a review of recent months, with eyes focused on the future.
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Remembering the achievements of the last year, and preparing for the future: that was the motto of the ceremony, which began with an overview of the main achievements of its community, including scientific research, innovation and connection to society.
In your message to the community, Luís Carriço, Director of SCIENCES, referred to the historical context of the Faculty, with particular focus on the 25th of April and the fight for freedom: “Our commitment to excellence in research and innovation is our differentiator, reflected in the best per capita performance of the University from Lisbon. But it is in the quality of our work that we distinguish ourselves.”
An example of this was the intervention of the guest speaker Virginia Dignum: former SCIENCE student, she is currently Professor of AI at Umeå University (Sweden) and one of 38 experts elected internationally to the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on AI. According to the speaker, the fact that Artificial Intelligence needs ‘brakes’ does not mean that this inhibits innovation; on the contrary, it encourages it.
Two very special tributes marked the ceremony, awarded by the Management, in relation to 2023: the Jorge Miguel MirandaRecognition for the Impact of SCIENCES on Society, and the HortaFCULRecognition for Impact on the Science Community.
The winning projects of the 1st edition of the Innovation Project Competitionpromoted by CIÊNCIAS and FCiências.ID, with the support of Tec Labs: the projects Lusoturfcoordinated by Cristina Cruz (cE3c), and TAMUK, coordinated by Andreia Valente (CQE-CIÊNCIAS). Each of these projects will receive funding worth €50,000.
CIÊNCIAS is a house made up of students. And he gave them a voice, with the message of Victor FernandesPresident of Lisbon Faculty of Sciences Student Association (AEFCL). Furthermore, the ceremony featured the traditional and long-awaited moment for students, families and friends: the distinctions that recognize the excellence of those who distinguished themselves in the last academic year. Several dozen students took to the stage to receive distinctions awarded not only by CIÊNCIAS but also by the various partner entities that year after year renew their support for our students, to whom we are very grateful.
From students, we also moved on to teachers and staff. On the one hand, recognition of the Teaching Excellence in SCIENCESa thank you from the community to those whose contribution to teaching is most valued by students through the pedagogical surveys carried out each semester, which in 2022/23 distinguishes Carlos Marques da Silva (Geology), Francisco Pina Martins (Animal Biology) and Nuno Matela (Physical). 10 teachers were also awarded honorable mentions.
On the other hand, recognition of the work and dedication of those who in 2023 completed 25 years in the performance of his duties: Alessandro Margheri (Mathematics), Francisco Fatela (Geology), Guiomar Evans (Physical), Helena Mouriño (Statistics and Operational Research), Pedro Freitas (History and Philosophy of Sciences) and Rosalina Colimao (Financial and Asset Management).
The ceremony ended with a message from the Magnificent Rector of the University of Lisbon, Luis Ferreirawhich was followed by the action of the VicenTunawhich celebrates 30 years in 2024, and with a Birthday Cake and coffee break.
