The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) of the University of Aveiro held its electoral process on May 5, 2025, to appoint its first Director, following recent amendments to the internal regulations that replaced the role of Scientific Coordinator with that of Director. The voting took place in CESAM’s meeting room and saw active participation from its integrated members.
Out of 216 integrated members, 160 cast their votes, resulting in 117 votes for Professor Amadeu Soares, 2 null votes, and 41 blank ballots. Consequently, the proposal was submitted to the Rector of the University of Aveiro to appoint Professor Amadeu Soares as CESAM’s Director, a position he will hold for the next four years.
Professor Amadeu Soares expressed his appreciation for the high level of participation, despite being the sole candidate. He stated that “this strong mobilization reflects the recognition of the work carried out by CESAM’s staff and the team of Vice-Coordinators, to whom I extend my sincere thanks for their support.”