published on July 29, 2026
Purple passion fruit peel, a by-product of the food industry rich in dietary fibre and bioactive compounds, may help reduce the inflammation and oxidative stress associated with asthma. This is the conclusion of a study by the University of Aveiro (UA), which identified beneficial effects of this ingredient on the body’s antioxidant response and the […]
The position defended by CESAM, CIIMAR, CCMAR, MARE and OKEANOS on the recognition of the Ocean as a Strategic Domain for Science and Innovation achieved widespread media coverage. Starting from a Lusa news wire, the topic was disseminated by numerous general, regional and specialized media outlets, featured in Rádio Comercial news segments and was subsequently […]
Rosa Freitas, a CESAM researcher and professor at the Department of Biology of the University of Aveiro, Seila Díaz Costas, a CESAM/DBIO researcher, and Marta Cunha, a CESAM/DBIO doctoral student, are part of the CESAM team for the BE‑SMART project, selected under the internal projects programme PIP‑CESAM. This programme, created to implement the 2025–2029 strategic […]
The “90 Seconds of Science” programme featured the work of Rosário Domingues, a researcher at CESAM/DQ, whose research focuses on adding value to fish industry by-products through the development of high-value products. In the episode, the researcher explains how by-products generated during fish processing, often regarded as waste, can be used as raw materials to […]
On World Nature Conservation Day, CESAM – the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro – is highlighting a series of documentaries that present research carried out by its members in the fields of ecology, biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of natural resources. Over recent years, CESAM researchers have contributed […]
Érika Sousa, a researcher at CESAM/DQ, has been awarded the Amélia de Mello Foundation Prize for her doctoral research, recognising the scientific excellence and potential impact of her work in developing sustainable solutions for water treatment. The work was carried out under the supervision of Professors Vânia Calisto and Valdemar Esteves, from the Department of […]
Helena Vieira, holder of the ERA CHAIR BESIDE and a CESAM/DAO researcher, joined the international team responsible for drafting the United Nations’ 3rd World Ocean Assessment, serving as an expert and member of the writing team, with contributions across three areas: Socio-ecological systems; A sustainable and inclusive ocean economy; and Use of genetic resources and […]
CESAM took part in the University of Aveiro’s Research Summit 2026, held from 15 to 17 July under the theme “Science, Public Policy and Impact: From Evidence to Action.” On 15 July, Amadeu Soares, director of CESAM, delivered the talk “From Knowledge to Decision-Making and Impact: Science for policymaking – from evidence to action.” In […]
The University of Aveiro hosted, from 15 to 18 July 2026, the 8th edition of the Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (EMCEI), held in hybrid format. The conference brought together researchers from different areas of Earth and environmental sciences to discuss environmental challenges facing the Euro-Mediterranean region and solutions for more sustainable resource management. Local […]
The National Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development (CNADS) published, in May 2026, the Reflection on Sustainable Management of the Coastal Zone, a document analysing the principal challenges affecting the Portuguese coastline and setting out recommendations for a more integrated, resilient and sustainable management approach. Henrique Queiroga, a member of CESAM, retired professor at […]