ESA Symposium on Earth Observation for Soil Protection and Restoration, 06 – 07 March 2024 | ESA-ESRIN | Frascati (Rome), Italy

Sustec/ IPB has obtained the second placed in this hackathon to develop an innovative solutions for predicting SOC density at site. So, we would like contribute to ESA and researchers around the world to produce the most accurate SOC monitoring systems. The authors of this world contribution are Arthur Aparecido Janoni Lima and Júlio Castro Lopes, FCT research fellows of Sustec, supervised by Tomas de Figueiredo (CIMO) and Rui Pedro Lopes (CEDRI) and Zulimar Hernández, who have developed an algoritm with high capacity to predict SOC.

CIMO's project LIFE MARONESA was recently published in the Scientific American Journal

CIMO's project LIFE MARONESA - Market Awareness and Opportunity Raising for Needed Extensification and Soil-Friendly Agriculture – was recently published in the Scientific American Journal - a science journal from the United States of America (US).

CIMO-IPB got approved 3 projects in PRIMA - Section 2

Within the context of the Program PRIMA - The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area – Section 2 - 2023 edition, with national/regional funding agencies' funds, for collaborative projects on water management, farming systems, and/or agri-food chain, CIMO-IPB got approved 3 projects as partner institution: DurInnPack (Filomena Barreiro), FoWRSaP (Márcio Carocho), and OLIVEPACK (Elsa Ramalhosa).
Congratulations!

Ecology Day - "Propagation and planting of Mediterranean trees in the Sabor Lakes: Get ready to plant!" (15 January)

As part of Ecology Day, entitled "Propagation and planting of Mediterranean trees in the Sabor Lakes: Get ready to plant!", an activity will be held in the IPB's greenhouses to sow the stratified seeds of local Mediterranean species for the subsequent creation of a nursery of forest species in the Sabor Lakes. The activity will take place on 15 January (and may be extended to 16 and 17 January) by the volunteers initially enrolled in the training.

Networking Event within the scope of LIFE: MIDmacc, Maronesa, SILFORE

Researchers from CIMO, responsible for IPB's participation in the LIFE SILFORE Project, welcomed researchers from the LIFE MIDMACC and LIFE Maronesa projects in a networking event. On Wednesday, November 22nd, IPB hosted researchers from the LIFE MIDMACC project – Adaptando la media montaña al cambio climático (Adapting the mid-mountain to climate change), and the LIFE Maronesa project - Sensibilização do Mercado para as Oportunidades da Pecuária Extensiva e da Agricultura Sustentável (Raising Awareness of the Market for Opportunities in Extensive Livestock Farming and Sustainable Agriculture).

CIMO-IPB attended the Bragança Territorial Session on the National Strategy for the Green New Deal (GND)

On December 6, CIMO-IPB participated in the Bragança Territorial Session on the National Strategy for the Green New Deal (GND). During the event, citizens, public entities, companies, business groups, associations, and NGOs discussed the specificities of the CIM Terras de Trás-os-Montes. Key sectors were identified, and proposals for solutions to address the climate and ecological emergency in the GND's six areas/missions were presented: 1) Quality of life with nature; 2) Active and empowered citizens for a green and fair transition; 3) Pact for water; 4) Collective, active, and shared mobility accessible to everyone; 5) Green energy for all and 6) People and territories safe and adapted to climate change.

SuDOE 2021-2027 CIMO-IPB results

Within the context of the Program "SuDOE 2021-2027" promoted by Interreg VI-B Sudoe program, CIMO-IPB got approved 4 projects, Gel Sudoe – Lutar e alertar contra a geada da Primavera (António Castro Ribeiro, João Azevedo and Manuel Feliciano), I-ReWater – Gestão Sustentável dos recursos hídricos em agricultura de regadio no espaço SuDOE (António Castro Ribeiro, Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, Manuel Feliciano and Artur Gonçalves), NEWPOWER - Valorización integral de residuos agroforestales: Nuevas biorrefinerías multiproducto escalables (Lillian Barros) and USE4FOREST - Estratégia para a prevenção de incêndios no Sudoe através da melhoria dos espaços florestais (João Azevedo).

CIMO-IPB with two researchers at the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that two researchers from our Center were once again distinguished as Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate. Congratulations to Researcher Lillian Barros and Professor Isabel Ferreira for a well-deserved distinction.

Science and Technology Week 2023 in CIMO

During the week of November 20-26, we are offering you the opportunity to take part in a scientific activity in a wide range of the following areas: Biosciences and Biotechnology, Technology, Business Sciences and Health Sciences.

Best Oral Communication in "12º National Integrated Protection Meeting (ENPI)"

Diogo Félix Oliveira, Jacinto Benhadi Marín, Alberto Ferreres and José Alberto Pereira won the award "Best Oral Communication" with the title "Efeito da aplicação de caulino na preferência e comportamento da psila africana dos citrinos" in the event 12º National Integrated Protection Meeting (ENPI) (30th and 31st of october 2023 - Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas).

CIMO application granted within the context of the PhosAgro/ UNESCO/ IUPAC Partnership in Green Chemistry for Life call

The application “Artemisinin bioavailability enhancement through eutectic formation with natural excipients" led by Mónia Martins and with team members Simão Pinho, Olga Ferreira and Aline Zambom, was granted within the context of the PhosAgro/ UNESCO/ IUPAC Partnership in Green Chemistry for Life call.

Stanford University 2023 ranking highlights CIMO-IPB scientists

CIMO-IPB scientists are among the most cited scientists worldwide, according to a ranking from a study by Stanford University (USA). The career-long list integrates Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros, José Alberto Pereira, Leticia Estevinho, Simão Pinho and Joana Amaral, whereas in the single-year (2023) list, Isabel Ferreira, Lillian Barros, Letícia Estevinho, José Alberto Pereira, Joana Amaral, Sandrina Heleno, Márcio Carocho, Mónia Martins, and Alfredo Teixeira are cited.

CIMO/IPB and 17 other European partners team up to restore the harmony and balance of honey bees, through implementation of the Horizon project Better-B

CIMO/IPB and 17 other European partners, coordinated by Ghent University University Professor Dirk de Graaf, team up to restore the harmony and balance of honey bees, through implementation of the Horizon project Better-B. The ultimate goal of Better-B is to improve the resilience of beekeeping to abiotic stresses such as climate change, habitat loss and hazardous chemicals.

CIMO-IPB visited by the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education

Today, 26th September, CIMO-IPB had the honour to host the visit of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Professor Elvira Fortunato. This short but profit visit was part of the institutional visit to the Bragança Polytechnic University (Instituto Politécnico the Bragança, IPB).

Best paper Award “Environments 2021”

The work “Study of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Using Remote Sensing Data/Techniques: A Systematic Review" by Cátia Almeida (FCUP), Ana Cláudia Teodoro (FCUP), and Artur Gonçalves (CIMO-IPB), won the Environments 2021 Best Paper Award. The award is selected by the award committee based on the overall evaluation of the originality and significance of the papers published in the journal Environments (MDPI) during 2021.

ChemPor-2023 was organized for the first time by a polytechnic institution

The 14th edition of the International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (ChemPor-2023) occurred at Braganca Polytechnic University (Instituto Politécnico de Braganca, IPB), September 12-15, 2023.

Miguel Vilas Boas, CIMO-IPB researcher, elected President of the Scientific Committee on Beekeeping Technology and Quality (2024-2027)

CIMO-IPB researcher Miguel Vilas Boas, Portugal, was elected President of the Scientific Committee on Beekeeping Technology and Quality for the 2024-2027 term, replacing Etienne Bruneau, Belgium, who held the position for the last 14 years. The election was held in the last APIMONDIA 2023 during the general assembly of the World Beekeeping Federation meeting, where the representatives of the scientific and regional commissions were also indicated.

CIMO's results on Call for PhD Research Scholarships – 2023 Edition

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that, according to the provisional results of the 2022 Call for the Ph.D. Research Scholarships, CIMO succeeded in getting 14 granted students. CIMO congratulates all the involved researchers and their supervisors for these excellent results.

III Workshop on Hops and Beer will take place on 20-22 July 2023

The III Workshop on Hops and Beer will take place on 20-22 July 2023 at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, in Bragança.

CIMO/IPB/SUSTEC researcher participated in a global study published in the journal Nature

Ana M. Antão-Geraldes, a CIMO/IPB/SUSTEC researcher, participated together with 79 other researchers who are members of the international "Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON)", in a pioneering study on the presence of plastic waste in lakes and reservoirs. This study resulted in an article just published in the journal Nature under the title "Plastic debris in lakes and reservoirs" (DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06168-4).

Promove 2023 CIMO-IPB results

Within the context of the Program “Promove 2023” promoted by the Foundation “La Caixa” and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), CIMO-IPB got approved 2 Mobilizing R&D projects, CyChest – Filomena Barreiro, and BeeSustain – Miguel Vilas Boas, the last one coordinated by CIMO. In addition, 5 Innovative pilot projects and 3 “Ideas with the potential to become innovative pilot projects” were approved.

CIMO-SusTEC at Ciência 2023

This year, among other activities, CIMO-SusTEC participated in the event Ciência 2023 – Portuguese Science Summit, imparting the thematic session “The sustainability of agri-food production in Northern Portugal: vulnerabilities and emerging challenges”, a co-organization with CITAB/Inov4Agro, GreenUPorto/Inov4Agro, and CeDRI/SusTEC. Ciência 2023 was organised under the motto “Science and ocean beyond the horizon” and hosted by the University of Aveiro, 5-7 July.

SUSTEC course under the topic "Montesinho Diversity"

Summer School of the Associate Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in Mountain Regions (SusTEC), the "Montesinho Diversity" course will take place in Bragança from 17th to 19th July.

SUSTEC course under the topic "Comprehensive approach to vineyard and olive grove protection: The NOVATERRA project"

Summer School of the Associate Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in Mountain Regions (SusTEC), the "Comprehensive approach to vineyard and olive grove protection: The NOVATERRA project" course will take place in Bragança from 17th to 20th July.

SUSTEC course under the topic "Beekeeping in mountain areas: contributions and challenges for sustainability"

In the context of the Summer School of the Associate Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in Mountain Regions (SusTEC), the "Beekeeping in mountain areas: contributions and challenges for sustainability" course will take place in Bragança from 10th to 11th July.

SUSTEC course under the topic “Sustainable Production in Olive Growing"

Junta de Freguesia de Algoso (Vimioso) from 12 to 15 of july.
CIMO-IPB is organising the SUSTEC course under the topic “Produção Sustentável em Olivicultura". The course targets graduate and ungraduated students and professionals in the area of olive growing.

OCUPAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DE JOVENS NAS FÉRIAS 2023 event - 17th to 21st July 2023

Registration for the OCUPAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DE JOVENS NAS FÉRIAS 2023 event is now open! The internships will run for a week (17th to 21st July 2023) and are divided into the following categories: 'Knowing the soil: how to study and conserve', 'CSI HONEY – Come and discover the origin of oak honeydew honey' and 'From olive grove to glass'.

SusTEC SUMMER SCHOOL

Course on mycology and mushroom production: from theory to practice.
14 and 15 June 2023.
Registrations open until 11 June.

"Open day in the olive grove" - 22 May

On 22 May, we will hold the "Open day in the olive grove" where professors, researchers and PhD students will talk about the studies they are carrying out in the olive groves within the NOVATERRA and Xvectors.pt projects.

World Bee Day: come and celebrate by identifying the diversity of wild bees!

There are over 700 bee species in Portugal. How many do you know, apart from the honey bee?
On World Bee Day come and learn to identify these pollinators that are essential to the balance of ecosystems and food production.

Short Course on 'Animal Cell Culture and Clinical Applications' – 2-3 June 2023

CIMO-IPB is organising a course under the topic of “Animal Cell Culture and Clinical Applications”.

Webinar “Quality and valorisation of honey: a challenge for the future” - 24th May 2023

CIMO-IPB, in partnership with ISA and FNAP, will hold on 24th May, at 9:00 am, the webinar “Quality and valorisation of honey: a challenge for the future".

CIMO mentioned in Jornal Expresso newspaper

Jornal Expresso highlights this week the research carried out at the Mountain Research Centre (CIMO) for the creation of added value products introduced into the market through laboratory research in the agrifood area.

Seminar “ArtiSaneFood: Bio-preservation and Risk Modelling Approaches” - 24-25th May 2023

The International Seminar “ArtiSaneFood: Bio-preservation and Risk Modelling Approaches” is organised as the final scientific event of the PRIMA-funded project “Innovative Bio-interventions and Risk Modelling Approaches for Ensuring Microbial Safety and Quality of Mediterranean Artisanal Fermented Foods”, and will take place at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança on the 24-25th May 2023.

Seminar "Ecosystems services and Carbon Markets" - April 14th at 14h30

On April 14th at 14h30, the seminar " Serviços de Ecossistemas e Mercados de Carbono (Ecosystems services and Carbon Markets)" will be held at Alcínio Miguel Auditorium, School of Technology and Management – Polytechnique University of Bragança. The following topics will be discussed: i) Fundamentals of Carbon Markets; ii) Advanced Earth Observation data and methods; and iii) Innovation in land use and low-carbon bioeconomies will be discussed.

Workshop dedicated to 'water lifting systems for irrigation'

The Laboratório Rural de Paredes de Coura will organize on April 15th 2023 a workshop dedicated to water lifting systems for irrigation.

For the first time, the IPB-CIMO will receive award for Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Brazilian researcher Dr. Annelise Rosa-Fontana will develop innovative research along with the group headed by Dr. Alice Pinto. It will take place in the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)-Mountain Research Centre (CIMO) and will have the collaboration of Dr. Dora Henriques. Partnerships will be strengthened with Dr. Raquel Martín-Hernández and Dr. Simone Tosi, from the Apicultural and Agro-environmental Research Centre of Marchamalo – Spain and from the University of Turin - Italy, respectively.

SUSTEC course under the topic “Ecological niche modeling: from theory to practice - Modelação de nicho ecológico: da teoria à prática"

CIMO-IPB is organising the SUSTEC course under the topic “Ecological niche modeling: from theory to practice - Modelação de nicho ecológico: da teoria à prática". The course will be taught by Valeria Silva, Vanessa Pontara, and Marcelo Bueno (Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil)...

Technical Seminars on "Woody Invasive Plants in Portugal: from Eradication to Coexistence"

The "Laboratório Rural de Paredes de Coura" will organize next weekend, in Paredes de Coura, the Technical Seminars on "Woody Invasive Plants in Portugal: from Eradication to Coexistence".

CIMO - Women's day 2023

On this Women's Day, CIMO recognises ALL its scientists for the enormous contribution they make every day to reach high levels!
CIMO also welcomes the recognition deserved by four of its researchers in the book "Women in Science".

Workshop SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION: (re)inventing the agro-industrial sector

On the 3rd of March 2023, the Workshop SUSTENTABILIDADE E INOVAÇÃO: (re)inventar o setor agroindustrial (https://esa.ipb.pt/workshop-sustentabilidade-inovacao/index.html) will be held, in the Salão Nobre of Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto. This workshop is, therefore, an invitation so that, together with the scientific community and the panel of specialists in the area present, we reflect on this topic of common interest. We invite you to join us. Sign up through the link https://esa.ipb.pt/workshop-sustentabilidade-inovacao/index.html#inscricoes

Announcement of the Call for Awarding of Doctoral Research Grants

The Mountain Research Centre (CIMO) is calling for 4 (four) research grants, hereinafter referred to as Doctoral Research Grants, in the areas of Social-ecological resilience (1), Sustainable agriculture and innovative agri-food chains (1) and Climate change (2), under the FCT Research Grants Regulations (RBI) and the Research Grant Holder Statute (EBI).
The call is open between 00h00 on 15 February 2023 and 23h59 (Lisbon time) on 3 March 2023.

Awarding of Doctoral Research Grants under the Protocol “Centro para a Valorização do Barroso – Património Agrícola Mundial - Valor Barroso”

The Mountain Research Centre (CIMO) is calling for 4 (four) research grants, hereinafter referred to as Doctoral Research Grants, in the areas of Social-ecological resilience (1), Sustainable agriculture and innovative agri-food chains (1) and Climate change (2), under the FCT Research Grants Regulations (RBI) and the Research Grant Holder Statute (EBI).
The call is open between 00h00 on 6 February 2023 and 23h59 (Lisbon time) on 24 February2023.

An Introductin to Ecological Networks in Agroecosystems

In 28th February, 2023 CIMO-IPB will be held the SUSTEC short course under the topic of “An Introductin to Ecological Networks in Agroecosystems”. The course will be taught by Marina Morente (University of Granada, Spain) and targets students, researchers and professors.

Project PRIMA coordinated by IPB approved

The project "PAS-AGRO-PAS: The Making of Fragile Agro-ecosystems Productive, Adaptive and Sustainable: Multifunctional Agro-pastoralism", coordinated by the researcher Vasco Cadavez, has been selected for funding by the PRIMA Foundation Section 2.

CIMO-IPB with two researchers at the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2022

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that two researchers from our Center were once again distinguished as Highly Cited Researchers 2022 by Clarivate. Congratulations to Researcher Lillian Barros and Professor Isabel Ferreira.

CIMO-IPB is pleased to announce that the research lab “Soils and Plants Laboratory" get officially registered in the Global Soil Laboratory Network

CIMO-IPB is pleased to announce that the research lab “Laboratório de Solos e Plantas” (Soils and Plants Laboratory) get officially registered in the Global Soil Laboratory Network with Professor Margarida Arrobas as the representative.

Nuno Rodrigues, CIMO/IPB Auxiliary Researcher, has received the award for the best poster communication

Nuno Rodrigues, CIMO/IPB Auxiliary Researcher, has received the award for the best poster communication – Richness in total phenols and antioxidant activity of olive oils from centenarian olive trees from the Côa Valley – in the National Congress of Higher Agricultural Schools 2022.

Daniela Ruano, CIMO/IPB Master student, has received the award for the best oral communication

Daniela Ruano, CIMO/IPB Master student, has received the award for the best oral communication – Antioxidant activity of “Trás-os-Montes”, “Beira Interior” and “Alentejo Interior” PDO olive oils: comparative study – in the National Congress of Higher Agricultural Schools 2022.

Ana E. Cunha, CIMO/IPB PhD student, has received the award for the best agronomy communication poster in the National Congress of Higher Agricultural Schools 2022 (IV CNESA)

Ana E. Cunha, CIMO/IPB PhD student, has received the award for the best poster communication – Biocontrol capacity and production volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as a potential mechanism of action of the olive endophyte against Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) – in the National Congress of Higher Agricultural Schools 2022.

IPol-ERA: Development of roadmap for advancing the environmental risk assessment of chemical pesticides for insect pollinators

IPol-ERA is a desk research project that will develop a roadmap for action that identifies recent relevant research and risk assessment developments for consideration when conducting Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) of chemical pesticides for insect pollinators.

INSIGNIA-EU Preparatory Action for monitoring of environmental polution using honey bees

The CIMO/IPB researchers M. Alice Pinto, Joana Amaral, José Rufino Amaro, Andreia Quaresma, and Dora Henriques are part of the project consortium INSIGNIA-EU, funded by the European Union under the grant N° 09.200200/2021/864096/SER/ ENV.D.2.

CIMO-IPB joins the Steering Committee of the Mountain Partnership for the 2022-2026 mandate

Simão Pinho, CIMO-IPB researcher and member of the Euromontana Board of Directors, has been elected as Euromantana representative for the Steering Committee of The Mountain Partnership – the United Nations alliance dedicated to mountain areas worldwide.

CIMO-IPB participation in the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on microbiological risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in foods

Ursula Gonzales-Barron has been invited to participate in the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on microbiological risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in foods, being held at FAO Headquarters, Rome, from 24 to 28 October 2022.

SUSTEC Short Course on Climate Analysis and Climate Change – 21-22 October 2022

CIMO-IPB is organising the SUSTEC short course under the topic of “Climate Analysis and Climate Change”. The course will be taught by Matteo Gentilucci (University of Camerino, Italy) and targets graduate and ungraduated students, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, researchers and technicians in environmental sciences, forestry, agriculture, engineering, technology, and any other fields where climate change and climate analysis is relevant.

CIMO-IPB results – Promove 2022 – O Futuro do Interior

Within the context of the Program “Promove 2022” promoted by the Foundation “La Caixa” and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), CIMO-IPB got approved 2 Innovative pilot projects (OleaPrime (José Alberto Pereira) and Forest2Fabric (Lillian Barros))...

CIMO-IPB results - FCT IC&DT Projects in all scientific domains 2022

According to the FCT provisional list, published last July 2022, CIMO-IPB succeeded in getting 2 approved projects as PI: 1 Scientific Research and Technological Development Project (PI – Sandrina Heleno - Mush4Chol) and 1 Exploratory Research Project (PI – Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart - NutriPick3D). Moreover, 1 project coordinated by the University of Aveiro accounts with Manuel Feliciano, CIMO-IPB researcher, as Co-PI. Congratulations to all!

Stanford University 2021 ranking highlights CIMO-IPB scientists

CIMO-IPB scientists are among the most cited scientists worldwide according to a ranking resulting from a study carried out by Stanford University (USA). Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros, José Alberto Pereira, and Leticia Estevinho are cited in the career-long and single-year impact (2021) lists, with Márcio Carocho and Sandrina Heleno joining the single-year (2021) ranking list.

EFSA supports the Pathogens-in-Foods database developed by CIMO researchers

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has awarded EUR 500 000 grants for continued development and update of the Pathogens-in-Foods (PIF) database (https://fsqa.esa.ipb.pt/overview/) for the next four years.

Best ever CIMO's results on Call for PhD Research Scholarships

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that, according to the provisional results of the 2022 Call for the PhD Research Scholarships, CIMO succeeded to get 20 granted students.

SUSTEC Summer School on Biodiversity in Montesinho - 25-29 July 2022

CIMO-IPB is organising the SUSTEC Summer School (25-29 July 2022) under the thematic "Biodiversidade no Montesinho" (Biodiversity in Montesinho) targeting local agents and higher education students of different degrees with interest in mountains research.

SUSTEC Summer School on Barroso's Natural Systems - 25-29 July 2022

CIMO-IPB is organising the SUSTEC Summer School (25-29 July 2022) under the thematic "Sistemas naturais do Barroso" (Barroso's Natural Systems) targeting local agents and higher education students of different degrees with interest in mountains research.

SUSTEC Summer School on Sustainable Production in Olive Growing - 25-29 July 2022

CIMO-IPB is organising the SUSTEC Summer School (25-29 July 2022) under the thematic "Produção Sustentável em Olivicultura" (Sustainable Production in Olive Growing) targeting local agents (olive oil producers and distributors) and higher education students of different degrees.

CIMO-IPB hosted the visit of Isabel Carvalhais, Member of the European Parliament, and Isabel Ferreira, Secretary of State for the Regional Development

Isabel Carvalhais, Member of the European Parliament, has visited, together with the Secretary of State for the Regional Development, Isabel Ferreira, the CIMO-IPB (Centro de Investigação de Montanha – Instituto Politécnico de Bragança) to get to know two important research projects for the agriculture and forestry sectors: DICTIS and SAFe.

Samara Silva, CIMO/IPB PhD student, has received the award for the best poster communication in the Young Algaeneers Symposium 2022 sponsored by Kees Boender

Award for the best poster communication in the Young Algaeneers Symposium 2022, a conference with the support of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA).

Registration for the OCUPAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DE JOVENS NAS FÉRIAS 2022

Registration for the OCUPAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DE JOVENS NAS FÉRIAS 2022 event is now open!
The internships are completely free! Sign up now through the link: https://www.cienciaviva.pt/ciencia-viva-no-laboratorio/estagios/2022/?accao=showactivities

Award for the best poster communication in the Lignin Conference 2022 organized by the COST action LignoCOST (CA17128) in Wageningen - Netherlands (1-3 June 2022)

Giovana Colucci, CIMO/IPB PhD student, has received the award for the best poster communication – Production of Colloidal Lignin Particles: A Statistical Study - in the Lignin Conference 2022 organized by the COST action LignoCOST (CA17128) and dedicated to PhD students (Wageningen - Netherlands, 1-3 June 2022).

Workshop: Modern Predictive Microbiology Analysis in R (PredMicro 2022)

PREDMICRO 2022 is an intensive 10-hour workshop designed for participants wishing to update their knowledge on modern predictive modelling techniques for ensuring the microbiological safety of food products.

CIMO Talks - Cycle of lectures at CIMO

CIMO invites you all to attend, in the framework of CIMO Talks - Cycle of lectures at CIMO, the Lecture: 'Antimicrobials of lactic acid bacteria as bio-protective agents in traditional food products', pronounced by Dr. Fouad Achemchem, Associate Professor and Researcher at Superior Technological School of Agadir - Avenzoar University (Ibn Zohr Univ.) of Marrocos, via zoom in June 2, from 15:00 to 15:45 horas.

Portuguese Pact for Plastics Masterclass Event

On May 19, at 3PM, it will take place in the Alcínio Miguel (ESTiG-IPB) the session "Portuguese Pact for Plastics Masterclass".This is a collaborative initiative that unites different actors of the national plastics value chain, with a common vision - the creation of a circular economy for plastics in Portugal, where they never become waste or pollution.

Teachers/Researchers awarded in Hydrodynamic Ideas Contest

Ana Geraldes (CIMO-IPB researcher), whith Flora Silva (ESTiG-IPB) and Cristina Calheiros (CIIMAR-UP), won the Environmental category prize of the HidroDinâmic@s Ideas Contest, organized by Ciência Viva in partnership with Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Águas do Tejo Atlântico.The event took place at the Pavilion of Knowledge in Lisbon on March 22, 2022, where the World Water Day was celebrated.

Four CIMO's publications won IACOBUS Papers Awards 2022 edition

Four CIMO's publications won IACOBUS Papers Awards 2022 edition. Congratulations to the authors!

CIMO's researchers participate on the organization of 'Beekeeping Forum'

CIMO's researchers Maria Alice Pinto, Dora Henriques and Ana Rita Lopes participate on the organization of the event 'Beekeeping Forum' in São Miguel (Azores, Portugal) on March 26th-27th, 2022. See here the program (Portuguese version).

The 3rd Call for PhD grants promoted by the CECA - Consortium of Agricultural Science Schools, is now open until 31st March 2023

The Consortium of Agricultural Science Schools (CECA), comprising the Higher Institute of Agronomy (ISA) of the University of Lisbon, the University of Évora (UE), the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) and the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), announces a call for the award of 20 Doctoral Research Grants in the area of Agricultural Sciences.
The call is open between 00h00 on 27 December 2022 and 23h59 (Lisbon time) on 31 March 2023.

Joana Amaral, CIMO-IPB researcher, elected to the EuChemS Executive Board

Joana Amaral, Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, integrated research member of the Mountain Research Center (CIMO) and Portuguese representative in the Division of Food Chemistry of the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) was elected to the Executive Board of EuChemS.

TRANSCOLAB SUMMIT: Trends in grain-based foods

The Mountain Research Centre of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (CIMO), will hold the TRANSCOLAB SUMMIT: Trends in grain-based foods, in a face-to-face format, from 23 to 25 March 2022, in Bragança, Portugal.

The 2nd Call for PhD grants promoted by the CECA - Consortium of Agricultural Science Schools, is now open (Postponed to 31st of march)

The Consortium of Agricultural Science Schools (CECA), comprising the Higher Institute of Agronomy (ISA) of the University of Lisbon, the University of Évora (UE), the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) and the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), announces a call for the award of 20 Doctoral Research Grants in the area of Agricultural Sciences.
The call is open between 00h00 on 27 December 2021 and 23h59 (Lisbon time) on 18th February 2022.

José Alberto Pereira and Nuno Rodrigues elected for the Governing Bodies of the Portuguese Horticulture Association

Last December 19th, the Governing Bodies of APH (Associação Portuguesa de Horticultura - Portuguese Horticulture Association) were elected for the 2022-2024 triennium. José Alberto Pereira and Nuno Rodrigues, CIMO-IPB researchers, will join as President of the Board of the General Assembly and Vice-President of the Directive Board, respectively.

4 Junior Researcher positions awarded in the 4th Call for the Scientific Employment Stimulus – Individual

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that, according to the provisional results of the 4th Call for the Scientific Employment Stimulus – Individual, CIMO succeeded to get 4 Junior positions. Congratulations to Eliana Pereira, Filipa Reis, Jorge Poveda, and Jose LuisTuesta.

CIMO-IPB with two researchers at the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2021

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that two researchers from our Center were once again distinguished as Highly Cited Researchers 2021 by Clarivate.

Stanford University 2020 ranking highlights CIMO-IPB scientists

CIMO-IPB scientists are among the most cited scientists worldwide according to a ranking resulting from a study carried out by Stanford University (USA). Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros, José Alberto Pereira, and Leticia Estevinho are cited in the career-long and single year impact (2020) lists, with Simão Pinho joining the single year (2020) ranking list.

Signature of the CIMO-IPB internal projects contracts - Edition 2021

Last Monday 19th October, at CIMO-IPB, the contracts for the six approved internal projects - 2021 edition - were signed in the presence of Professor Orlando Rodrigues, IPB president, and Professor José Alberto Pereira, CIMO scientific coordinator.

A loaf of bread in exchange for 1€ for the Portuguese League Against Cancer

On World Bread Day, a Bragança bakery, high school students and the IPB, will distribute bread in exchange for a donation, which will revert entirely to the Portuguese League Against Cancer.

Mountain Research Center (CIMO) is calling for ten (10) Doctoral Research Grants

Mountain Research Center (CIMO) is calling for ten (10) Doctoral Research Grants in the areas of Social-ecological systems (2), Sustainable agriculture and innovative agro-food chains (2), Process and product engineering (2), Natural or bio-based ingredients (2), and Climate change, under the FCT Research Grant Regulations (RBI) and the Research Grant Holder Statute (EBI).

Excellent CIMO's results on Call for PhD Research Scholarships

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that, according to the provisional results of the 2021 Call for the PhD Research Scholarships, CIMO succeeded to get 14 granted students.

CIMO-IPB joined the “Regional Skills and Innovation Roadmap” event

Last Saturday 24th July CIMO-IPB participated in the initiative “Regional Skills and Innovation Roadmap”, a meeting joining science and the territory. The pedestrian path of knowledge and sharing started at the Spanish village of Riomanzanas, passed through Guadramil and ended in Rio de Onor.

CIMO-IPB visited by Professor Helena Pereira, FCT President

Last 23th July CIMO-IPB had the pleasure to receive the visit of Professor Helena Pereira, FCT (Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology) President. D

OCUPAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DE JOVENS NAS FÉRIAS 2021

The summer internships “OCUPAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DE JOVENS NAS FÉRIAS 2021" will start to 19th a 23th July 2021 in Mountain Research Centre- IPB, in the scope of the Ciência Viva 2021 program.

CIMO-IPB signed a cooperation agreement with Instituto Superior de Agronomia

On June 30, a protocol between the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, through its research centre CIMO, and the Instituto Superior de Agronomia of the University of Lisbon (ISA-UL) was signed to strengthen the cooperation between the two institutions.

SusTEC/IPB involved in the creation of ValorBarroso

On June 25, a protocol aiming at the creation of the “Centro para a Valorização do Barroso – Património Agrícola Mundial –ValorBarroso” was signed by several institutions in Montalegre, among them the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança representing the Associated Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in the Mountain Regions (SusTEC) and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

TRANSCoLAB - series of workshop sessions for companies and researchers of the agri-food sector

The Interreg TRANSCoLAB project is organising a series of workshop sessions for companies and researchers of the agri-food sector to promote innovation, R&D valorisation, and technology transfer. This workshop will be focused on new business models.

CIMO-IPB thanks the great organization of the 7th PYCheM

The 7th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting (PYCheM) organized by the Young Chemists Group (GQJ) of the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ) took place online, from May 19 to 21, 2021.

TRANSCoLAB workshop sessions on 19th may

The Interreg TRANSCoLAB project is organising a series of workshop sessions for companies and researchers of the agri-food sector to promote innovation, R&D valorisation, and technology transfer. This workshop will be focused on intellectual and industrial property.

II Seminar of the Fire-Soil Network - Theme: “Fires, Soils and Territory: from the threat to sustainability”

The Associação Portuguesa de Riscos (Portuguese Association of Risks, Prevention and Security, RISCOS), in collaboration with the Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), and the Centro de Estudos de Comunicação e Sociedade (CECS), of the University of Minho (UM), are organizing the II Seminário da Rede Incêndios-Solo (II Seminar of the Fire-Soil Network).

Cancer research joining the Northern science network includes researchers from CIMO-IPB

Scientific and clinical research on cancer is one of the largest projects to be financed by the European funds of NORTE 2020, as presented on 6 April by the Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional da Região Norte (CCDRN).

CIMO-IPB gathers successful results in the Program Promove - 2020

CIMO-IPB is pleased to announce that within the context of the Program “Promove 2020” promoted by the Foundation “La Caixa” and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), 2 projects and 1 idea have been awarded.

“Combating Food Waste | From Research to Industry - Integrated Strategies for the Enhancement of the Agrifood Sector "| 7 April | 14h30

IAPMEI, in partnership with Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, will hold on April 7, at 2:30 pm, the webinar “Combating Food Waste | From Research to Industry - Integrated Strategies for the Valorization of the Agrifood Sector ".

SusTEC highlighted in Expresso news

This week, Expresso has highlighted the recent results for the granting of the status of Associate Laboratory (AL) and, in particular, the new units created from research units located in the interior regions of Portugal. Among these units is SusTEC - Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in Inland Regions, a unit that associates CIMO (Centro de Investigação de Montanha) and CeDRi (Research Centre in Digitalization and Intelligent Robotics), two research units of IPB, thus being the only AL entirely based on the polytechnic system.

LA SusTEC - Associated Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in Inland Regions approved

The Mountain Research Center (CIMO) and the Digitalization and Intelligent Robotics Research Center (CeDRI), research units based at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), were awarded the Associated Laboratory (LA) statute, with the maximum classification (100%) for a 10-years period.
The approved LA, Associated Laboratory for Sustainability and Technology in Inland Regions (LA SusTEC), is the only LA wholly based on the Polytechnic System and inland regions.

7th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting

Deadline for abstract submission: 12th April , 2021
Due to the pandemic situation that is still having a considerable impact this year, the 7PYCheM scheduled for 19 to 21 May will be an ONLINE conference. This 7th edition will be organized by the Young Chemists Group (GQJ) of the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ) together with researchers from CIMO-IPB. This biennial conference, dating back to 2008, is dedicated to gather young researchers from all subfields of Chemistry, as well as other related scientific areas of research.

Portuguese Plastic Pact's first anniversary

This week marks the Portuguese Plastic Pact's first anniversary, in which CIMO-IPB participates.The Portuguese Plastic Pact aims to end plastic waste by transitioning to a circular economy, where plastic is used sustainably, ensuring that it remains far from natural ecosystems.

CIMO-IPB with two projects approved in the call “Natural Park of Montesinho – Call for SR&TD projects”

Within the call “Natural Park of Montesinho – Call for SR&TD projects”, the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) have selected six research projects amounting a total investment of 1.4 million euros. The aim was to promote interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary R&D activities to be carried out in the Montesinho Natural Park.

CIMO research member elected Chair of the Food Chemistry Division of the European Chemical Society

Professor Joana Amaral, a research member of the Mountain Research Center (CIMO), and professor of School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), was elected Chair of the Food Chemistry Division of the European Chemical Society (FCD-EuChemS) at the last annual meeting held on 20th November 2020.

Workshop: Extrusion processes in flour

We are pleased to invite you to the "Workshop: Extrusion processes in flour", included within the framework of the Interreg TRANSCoLAB project: Cross-Border Collaborative Laboratory for the sustainability and innovation of the agri-food and agro-industrial sector, led by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, which involves different universities, institutions, and industries in the regions of Castilla y León and Northern Portugal.

Ciência com Impacto - An initiative to disseminate and promote Scientific Knowledge

CIMO-IPB recently joined the project “Ciência com Impacto” (Science with Impact). The project aims to disseminate the knowledge generated by Portuguese scientists, concerning the environment in ecology, medicine and other aspects of human health, engineering, physics and chemistry, archaeology and history, various social sciences and emerging biotechnologies.

Stanford University study highlights CIMO-IPB scientists

CIMO-IPB scientists are among the most cited scientists worldwide according to a ranking resulting from a study carried out by Stanford University (USA).

CIMO-IPB with two researchers at the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2020

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that two researchers from our Center were once again distinguished as Highly Cited Researchers 2020 by Clarivate. Congratulations to Professor Isabel Ferreira and Researcher Lillian Barros for a well-deserved distinction.

CIMO-IPB opens a call for PhD Scholarships for students from Portuguese-speaking African countries and East Timor in the area of Agricultural Sciences

Within the scope of the Consortium of Schools of Agricultural Sciences (CECA), constituted by the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) of the University of Lisbon, the University of Évora (UE), the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) and the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)...

Presentation of the Iberian Food Laboratory (IFL)

On 13th November, a proposal for the creation of a laboratory involving Portuguese and Spanish higher education entities and research centers (Instituto Politécnico de Bragança – CIMO, Universidade de Vigo – CITACA and CACTI) was presented. IFL will promote sustainable agricultural systems, food science and technology from a circularity perspective, as also healthy eating habits and food security.

OleaChain a project dedicated to olive value-chain valorization was approved

The project OleaChain: Skills for sustainability and innovation in the value chain of traditional olive groves in the Northern Interior of Portugal, which accounts with the participation of CIMO, CeDRI, UNIAG and CIEB, all IPB research units, was approved.

Fruits4Health awarded at "Concurso Universitário & Politécnico CAP – Cultiva o teu futuro”

CIMO-IPB project Fruits4Health, teamed by the students Kevin Silva, Morgane Podence and Sandra Lamas, with the mentoring of Nuno Rodrigues and Elsa Ramalhosa, was awarded in 2nd place in the 9th edition of the competition "Concurso Universitário & Politécnico CAP – Cultiva o teu futuro“.

Online discussion panel will be organized on October 16 at 2:30 pm to discuss bread industry

To celebrate World's Bread Day, an online discussion panel will be organized on October 16 at 2:30 pm to discuss the current status of this sector, its needs, and future perspectives.
Registration form: click here.

Protocol for Santulhana olive oil valorization signed by IPB and Bragança Municipality

On 2nd October, Bragança Municipality has signed a protocol with IPB, through its research center CIMO-IPB, aiming at characterizing and improving Santulhana olive oil variety, originally from the region of Izeda (Bragança)/Santulhão (Vimioso).

Best ever CIMO's results on Call for PhD Research Scholarships

CIMO-IPB is proud to announce that, according to the provisional results of the 2020 Call for the PhD Research Scholarships, CIMO succeeded to get 18 granted students. CIMO congratulates all the involved researchers and their supervisors for these excellent results.

CIMO-IPB Vice-Coordinator awarded in the event “Mujeres Ingenieras de Éxito”

Lillian Barros, CIMO-IPB Vice-Coordinator, was awarded in the event “Mujeres Ingenieras de Éxito” held in Zamora last September 10th. The event was organized by the “Asociacion de Ingenieros Tecnicos Industriales” of Zamora and aimed to honor the contribution of women in the industrial sector. The other two awarded women were Sara García Álvarez and Eva Vega Carrasco.

CIMO-IPB researcher awarded with the PhD Award in Ecology – Amadeu Dias Foudation – SPECO – 2020 Edition

CIMO-IPB researcher, Jacinto Benhadi Marín, was awarded with the PhD Award in Ecology – Amadeu Dias Foudation – 2020 Edition, organized by SPECO (Portuguese Society of Ecology).The work of Jacinto Benhadi Marín was developed at CIMO-IPB and addressed the thematic of biological control focusing on the potential role of spiders as natural enemies in the olive grove agroecosystem.

e-Workshop: Introduction to Data Management Plans (20th July 2020)

A one-day online workshop will be delivered by BioData.pt on July 20th on the basics for constructing and using Data Management Plans (DMPs) in the context of research activities. The workshop is targeted to lecturers, researchers, lab managers, PhD and Master students of the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança and associated research centres.

AgroStat 2021 Conference will be take place from the 8th to 11th June 2021 in the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

The 16th Edition of the AgroStat Conference (AgroStat 2021) will be take place from the 8th to 11th June 2021 in the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, and is organised by CIMO researchers, Vasco Cadavez and Ursula Gonzales-Barron, who act in the quality of Chairs of the event, alongside Pascal Schlich from the Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation (INRAE, France). Previous editions were held in France, Switzerland, Italy and Morocco.

The Secretary of State for Mobility, Dr Eduardo Pinheiro, visited CIMO-IPB

On June 17th, CIMO-IPB (COVID-19 tests unit) was visited by Dr Eduardo Pinheiro, the Secretary of State for Mobility – North Regional Coordinator for COVID-19 - Declaration of the emergency state.

CIMO-IPB joins regional institutions to study and valorize Douro olive oils

Last 8th June, the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), through CIMO-IPB, signed two cooperation protocols to study and valorize the high quality virgin olive oils produced in the Northern Region of Portugal.

CIMO-IPB visited by the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher education

Last May 8th CIMO-IPB received the visit of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher education. The visit aimed to witness the starting of the research activities at our research unit, and to do the follow-up of the COVID-19 initiatives.

All together to fight COVID-19

Among several worldwide initiatives, CIMO-IPB cooperative mission in fighting COVID-19 pandemics was highlighted by our Mountain partners Euromontana and Mountain Partnership.

All together to fight COVID-19

Today, April 8, the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança celebrated an agreement with the Ministry of Labor, Solidarity and Social Security, and the Northeast Local Health Unit, to carry out COVID-19 tests on nursing homes and other social institutions in the Trás-os-Montes Region. CIMO-IPB is directly involved in this initiative by hosting the laboratorial unit in its central building and trough the participation of human resources. A special thanks to our colleagues Alice Pinto and Carina Rodrigues for the coordination of this mission.

Within the context of the Portuguese Government initiative “Governo +Próximo”, CIMO-IPB was visited by the Minister of Agriculture

Last 26th March, within the context of the Portuguese Government initiative “Governo +Próximo”, CIMO-IPB was visited by the Minister of Agriculture, Maria do Céu Albuquerque.

Protocol of cooperation between UniCesumar and IPB signed last January 10th

Last February 10th CIMO-IPB welcomed a delegation from UniCesumar – Brazil to visit our research facilities and sign a protocol of cooperation. UniCesumar is an University Centre from Brazil Sud with campus in Maringá, Londrina, Ponta Grossa, and Curitiba.

Workshop "Bread: Art and Tradition with Space for Innovation"

Workshop "Bread: Art and Tradition with Space for Innovation" will occur on February 15, 2020. This workshop addresses an overview of traditional Portuguese bread, scientific discoveries from which artisanal production can take advantages, including mixtures and not allowed flours, functional natural ingredients, and techniques for assessing the quality of dough and bread.

Seminar “Rural Fires” organized by CIMO-IPB/ESA-IPB/SPCF accounted with 350 participants

CIMO-IPB in cooperation with the Agriculture School of IPB (ESA-IPB) and the Portuguese Society of Forestry Sciences (SPCF) have organized the Seminar “Rural Fires” that was held in Bragança and Valpaços last 23-24 January 2020, and accounted with 350 participants from different regions of Portugal and Spain.

CIMO-IPB/CEDRI-IPB have registered the software DEEPWINGS® and the Mobile App Asian-Hornets

CIMO-IPB researchers in cooperation with CEDRI-IPB have registered the software DEEPWINGS® and the Mobile App Asian-Hornets. DEEPWINGS® program can be used to segment honey bee wings and identify, automatically, 19 wings landmarks with an accuracy of 97%, enabling subspecies classification.

7th Technical-Scientific Seminars on Animal Traction

The Portuguese Association of Animal Traction (APTRAN) with CIMO (Centro de Investigação de Montanha - Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança), the Municipality of Paredes de Coura, and AGATRAN - A Molida (Associação Galega de Tracção Animal), will organize the 7th Technical-Scientific Seminars on Animal Traction on the 1st and 2nd of February, 2020, this year dedicated to Good Practices in Agroforestry.

7th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting

Deadline for abstract submission: March 1st, 2020.
The 7th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting will be held in Bragança, from May 20th to 22nd 2020. On 2020 this bienal conference will be organized by CIMO-IPB researchers.
Congress link: http://7pychem.events.chemistry.pt/

ChestWine - Winner of 6th Edition of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award

CIMO-IPB ChestWine project,developed by CIMO-IPB researchers, is the winner of the “Born from Knowledge” (BfK), and of the “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” prize of Caixa Crédito Agrícola (PEICA), “Production, Transformation and Marketing” category.

International Mountains Day 2019

The celebration of "International Mountain Day 2019" will be held in Bragança on December 13 and 14, with the journeys "Mountain, Sport and Sustainable Development". These journeys will be organized by Mountain Research Center (CIMO), Institute Polytechnic of Bragança (IPB) and Portuguese Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing (FMPE).

Rural Fires Seminar

CIMO collaborates with the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and the Portuguese Forest Science Society to organize the Seminar on Rural Fires on January 23 and 24, in Bragança and Valpaços.

CIMO-IPB visited by the Minister of Territorial Cohesion and the Secretary of State for the Valorization of the Interior

CIMO-IPB will organize next LignoCOST meeting

CIMO-IPB will organize the next CA17128 LignoCOST Co-located joint Working Groups + 3rd MC meeting that will be held in Hotel Régua Douro, Régua, Portugal in November 13-14. The main objective of LignoCOST is to establish a sound network covering the entire value chain in which relevant information can be produced with a focus on lignin valorisation towards sustainable industrial applications.

RIIM debates international cooperation and climate change in mountain areas

CIMO vice-coordinator João Azevedo participated, in representation of the Iberian Mountain Research Network (RIIM), at a round table on International Cooperation in Mountain Areas and Climate Change during the “3er Coloquio internacional sobre cambio climático en zonas de montaña OPCC2 2019” that took place Jaca, Spain, on october 22-23.

SpraySafe awarded in the 2019 European Social Innovation Competition

SpraySafe is a spray based on natural, sustainable and edible ingredients providing an alternative to plastics in food preservation (e.g. packaging and protective films). This CIMO-IPB idea was awarded with one the 3 prizes in the 2019 European Social Innovation Competition edition. The competion will proceed with the Impact Prize in 2020. To get more information on this prestigious prize go to: https://eusic.challenges.org.

“Handbook of Predictive Microbiology Growth Models using R” book from CIMO researchers published

CIMO-IPB researchers, Ursula Gonzales-Barron and Vasco Cadavez, have launched the “Handbook of Predictive Microbiology Growth Models using R”, which is the first published book providing basic programming guidelines to a researcher or student wishing to become acquainted with classical predictive microbiology modelling.

1st Edition of the “Demolabs-ValorNatural” event

The aim of ValorNatural project is the research and development of high added value natural ingredients for industrial application, presenting strong skills in the agri-food area. The 1st Edition of the “Demolabs-ValorNatural” event will be held on October 4, 2019, at the Brigantia Ecopark facilities in Bragança, in the morning (starting at 9 AM). Registration must be made until September 27, 2019, on the ValorNatural website using the link: Demolab Valornatural.

Wolf-human conflicts project final conference

CIMO members João Rodrigues and João Azevedo will participate in the final conference of the project “O Lobo e o Homem: proteger, valorizar e sensibilizar”, from 20 to 22 of september. This is a project of the Municipality of Paredes de Coura, in the mountains of the Northwest, that aims to prevent and solve conflicts between humans and wolves through education and land and resource valorization.

CIMO-IPB signed a cooperation protocol with ICNF

Within the context of the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Montesinho Natural Park (Parque Natural de Montesinho), a collaboration protocol was signed between CIMO-IPB and the Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF - Instituto de Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas).

Olive oil master Nuno Rodrigues in the news

CIMO researcher Nuno Rodrigues made headlines across the country last week. Several media reported the role of Nuno Rodrigues in the development of high quality prize winning olive oils and the birth of a new profession in Portugal: the "azeitólogo".

Double Diploma Summer School & Symposium 2019

Some young CIMO researchers participated on Double Diploma Summer School between July 1 and 3. The Double Diploma Summer School & Symposium 2019 event represented a unique opportunity for students, teachers and researchers to join together and present the latest results and outcomes already obtained by the several interinstitutional teams.

Mountains and islands – facing challenges and exploring opportunities together

Following the success of Mountains 2016 (Bragança, Portugal) and Mountains 2018 (Nova Friburgo, Brazil), Mountains 2020 will be held in Praia, Cabo Verde, from 23 to 27 of November 2020.

II Workshop on Hops and Beer in Bragança

The II Workshop on Hops and Beer will take place on 18-19 July 2019 at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, in Bragança. Organized by CIMO members, the workshop includes technical and scientific presentations, beer tasting, and visits to hops fields.

Mountain Partnership Steering Committee meeting

The Mountain Partnership Steering Committee met on 26-27 March 2019 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy.

SOS Lameiros Final Conference

The final conference of the Interreg-Sudoe project SOS Lameiros (Looking backwards to reach the future: Modernisation of traditional handling of hay meadows towards profitability and nature conservation) will take place on June 6 at the Real Instituto de Estudios Asturianos in Oviedo, Spain.

Mountains of Research Collaborative Laboratory fully operational

The Collaborative Laboratory MORE (Mountains of Research) starts operating on June 3, 2019. MORE staff met for the first time last Friday in the Brigantia Ecopark, where the headquarters of the laboratory will be located.

CIMO researchers at the Pint of Science Festival

The Pint of Science Festival will come to Bragança on the 20 to 22 of May. Several CIMO researchers will participate in the festival with informal presentations in a relaxed atmosphere.

Bees in risk

Use of pesticides, climate change and invasive species are threats to bee life.

Researcher João Rodrigues leads European Federation of animal traction

CIMO researcher João Brandão Rodrigues was elected President of the European Federation for the Promotion of Draught Horses (FECTU) during the General Assembly of the Federation that took place in Szreniawa, Poland, on April 27-28.

Culture of animal cells and clinical applications

Nowadays, cell culture has acquired an undeniable importance, affirming itself as an essential tool for those who work in fundamental research and Health appliance. It allows an individual and varied analysis of parameters in a short time, obviating the animal experimentation and consequently cost reduction.

Researcher at CICECO/LSRE-LCM/CIMO receives award for best European thesis in Thermodynamics

Mónia Martins won the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) Excellence Award for the best doctoral thesis in the area of Thermodynamics and Transport Properties.

CIMO Cape Verde implementation progresses on schedule

The Mountain Research Centre – Cape Verde (CIMO-CV) is being implemented according to the plan.

IPB became an Associate Member of ARCP

On April 2nd 2019, through its research unit CIMO, IPB became an Associate Member of ARCP (Associação Rede de Competência em Polímeros). ARCP promotes research between academy and industry enhancing the use of emerging knowledge in the field of polymeric materials.

III Sustainable Agroforestry Management Week Vimioso 2019

The Portuguese Animal Traction Association (APTRAN), Aldeia Association, CIMO and School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, and the Municipality of Vimioso, with the support of the Portuguese Society of Forest Science (SPCF), organize the III Sustainable Agroforestry Management Week Vimioso 2019.

Home organic vegetable gardening book from CIMO researcher published

"A Minha Horta é Biológica" is the title of the new book of Isabel de Maria Mourão and Miguel Maria Brito. Like its predecessor, the best seller "Uma Horta em Casa", their new book is centered in urban, home and community gardens and their benefits for all but directed to helping family members, including children, in the practice of vegetable gardening.

“Sta. Apolónia – IPB” olive oil awarded silver in international competition

The Honor Edition of the “Azeite Sta Apolónia - IPB”, made from olives grown in the “Quinta do Pinheiro Manso” of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, has been awarded the Silver medal in the “Los Angeles Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards 2019” competition.

CIMO - Cape Verde presented in Bragança

On January 30, the CIMO-CV, Mountain Research Centre – Cape Verde, was presented and discussed in a public session at the Bragança Campus of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.

1st Seminar on Chromatography

On February 6, 2019, the 1st Seminar on Chromatography will be held from 9am to 6pm in the small auditorium of the Escola Superior Agrária, of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.

“BornFromKnowledge” Ideas Awards

A team of researchers from CIMO was distinguished with an honourable 2nd place at the “BornFromKnowledge” Ideas Awards, promoted by the Portuguese Innovation Agency (ANI), that took place in the Creative Science Park, in Aveiro. The team presented their business idea – SpraySafe – which is a spray that can be sprinkled on food to preserve it and has a good market potential.

Mountains 2018 on Brazilian tv

Mountains 2018 - International Event in Friburgo discusses sustainable mountain development.

Mountain 2018 just started

Mountains 2018 started Monday, December 10, in Nova Friburgo, Brazil. The event, comprising the III Workshop on Sustainable Development in Mountain Environments and the II International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountains Regions, is the largest conference dedicated to mountains research and development ever organized in Brazil.

CIMO researchers among the most influential in the world

Three CIMO researchers are part of 2018 Clarivate Analytics list of Highly Cited Researchers. This list includes world top scientists “who have demonstrated significant influence through publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade”.

Iberian Mountain Research Network plans future in Madrid

The Iberian Mountain Research Network (RIIM) met last Tuesday, December 4, at the premises of the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), in Madrid.

CIMO-Cape Verde officially created

The Mountain Research Centre-Cape Verde (CIMO-CV) was officially created last Friday, November 23, in Praia, Cape Verde, by the Rector of the Cape Verde University, Judite Medina do Nascimento, and the President of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Orlando Rodrigues, who signed the protocol for its establishment in the presence of the Portuguese Secretary of State of Science, Technology and Higher Education, João Sobrinho Teixeira, and the Coordinator of CIMO, Isabel Ferreira.

Progress in cross border cooperation in mountain research and innovation recognized in the XXX Spain-Portugal Summit

The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the Prime minister of Portugal, António Costa, have expressed their satisfaction for progress made in cooperation in research across borders in the mountains regions of Trás-os-Montes and Castile and León.

Forest fire detection project in the spotlight

The project SAFe – Forest Alert System – recently selected for funding by the “Fundação La Caixa” under the Promove programme, has been covered by the national newspaper Público. Accessible and flexible detection and communications technology will be developed to be used in forest observation and detection of fires in the Nogeira mountain range.

Paula Baptista elected convenor at IOBC-WPRS

Paula Baptista was elected as the new convenor of the International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control (IOBC-WPRS), working group “Integrated protection of olive crops”. This group fosters the exchange of knowledge and expertise on research, development and implementation of integrated and biological control strategies for olive pests and diseases.

Innovation of CIMO research recognized at the 2018 Food & Nutrition Awards

The research project HoneyOrigin received an honorable mention at the “Projects of the Future” Food & Nutrition Awards in the category of Research and Innovation. This recognition was delivered during the 2018 Food & Nutrition Annual Conference that took place in Lisbon on October 16.

Product created from the chestnut flower is being used as a wine's natural additive

CIMO's Researchers, developed a new product created from the chestnut flower, used as a natural additive in wine, that replaces sulfites.

CIMO in Citizen Science investigation for pesticides in apicultural products in Europe

CIMO/IPB is one of the 16 European institutions responsible for the Citizen Science Investigation for Pesticides in Apicultural Products – INSIGNIA action over the next 2.5 years.

CIMO researchers gave advanced training to Brazilian students

Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, a CIMO researcher, taught an olive growing course for marginal regions in Brazil, at the invitation of the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Campus Pato Branco.

7th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting (PYCheM)

Deadline for abstract submission: March 1st, 2020.
The 7th Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting will be held in Bragança, from May 20th to 22nd 2020. On 2020 this bienal conference will be organized by CIMO-IPB researchers. This biennial conference, dating back to 2008, is dedicated to gather young researchers from all subfields of Chemistry, as well as other related scientific areas of research. Young chemists and researchers from any nationality are particularly encouraged to share their scientific highlights amongst their peers from chemical sciences, expand their international research network and attend lectures from recognized experts in various field of Chemistry.
Congress link: http://7pychem.events.chemistry.pt/

2018 Mountain Ecosystems Award

The 2018 Mountain Ecosystems Award is an initiative of the Portuguese Ecological Society (SPECO), CIMO and IPB to recognize high quality MS theses dedicated to research on mountain ecosystems.

Open Call for Presentations of Experiences on Sustainable Development in Mountains

Call for presentations of experiences on sustainable development in mountains for the III Workshop on Sustainable Development in Mountain Environments Mountains 2018 - is now open to August 31, 2018. Proposals should be sent as attachment to mountains2018@gmail.com

Business magazine highlights promotion of olive oil quality by CIMO researchers

The contribution of CIMO researchers Nuno Rodrigues and José Alberto Pereira to the valorization of olive oil in the region of Trás-os-Montes has been highlighted in the July issue of the Portuguese business magazine "Revista Business Portugal".

CIMO researchers on national television

Several CIMO researchers in the fields of plant protection and Integrated pest management participated in the Biosfera tv show broadcast by RTP, the public television service in Portugal, last Saturday, July 7. Biosfera Episode 27 was dedicated to Pests and Pathogens in the Forest Landscape.

CIMO at Ciência 2018

CIMO participated in the 2018 edition of the annual meeting of Portuguese researchers, Ciência 2018, Lisbon, 4-6 July. CIMO members presented some of the most relevant work currently conducted at the centre in the form of oral and posters presentations, and demonstrations.

CIMO researchers demonstrate technological solutions for the agro-food sector

Demolab (workshop) was held last June 20, under the scope of INTERNOVAMARKET-FOOD project, financed by POCTEP in the activity of acceleration of technological innovation INNOVA PLUS, promoted by CIMO/IPB. Demolab's main objective was the demonstration of technological solutions for the improvement of products in the agro-food industry, in particular the extraction of high-value ingredients.

DEMOLAB - Valorization of natural resources through the extraction of high added-value ingredients for use in the food industry

"DEMOLAB" event will take place on June 20 at CIMO. This events's theme is "Valorization of natural resources through the extraction of high added-value ingredients for use in the food industry".

CIMO at the Future of Science in Portugal debate

Isabel Ferreira, CIMO Coordinator, will participate in the debate on the Future of Science in Portugal on June 4 at the i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Porto.More info at the i3S website.

Sustainability of Portuguese Mountains: realities and challenges

The final and full version of the e-book "Sustainability of Portuguese Mountains: realities and challenges" is now available to the public. This e-book, edited by CIMO members João Azevedo, Vasco Cadavez, Margarida Arrobas and Jaime Pires, was published in 2016 and covers a wide range of mountain research and development topics in Portugal.

Challenges and opportunities in River restoration in the North of Portugal

The second edition of the "River Restoration Seminar" will take place on May 25-26 at the IPB School of Agriculture in Bragança. This year's theme is "Challenges and opportunities for the North of Portugal Region" and it will addressed by an outstanding selection of specialists from the academy, enterprises, and governmental and non-governemnt organizations in Portugal and Spain. The event is organized by CIMO Topic Coordinator and researcher Amílcar Teixeira. More info on the program, speakers, and registration HERE.

XXIV Luso Galician Meeting of Chemistry

The Luso-Galician Meetings of Chemistry, held alternately in Portugal and Spain,constitute a unique opportunity for the exchange of innovative ideas between researchers and professionals from the academic and industrial circles, to work in chemistry and chemical engineering, with the aim of stimulating the creation of new collaborations in areas of common interest.

Call for abstracts: Mountains 2018

The Call for abstracts for the II International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, which takes place 12–14 December in Nova Friburgo, RJ. Brazil, is now open. The deadline for submissions is 31 May.

Culture of animal cells and clinical applications

This course aims to provide theoretical and practical preparation based on the technique of animal cell culture as well as the potential of clinical application including flow cytometry techniques. It was designed for people with little experience in cell cultures. It may be useful for people involved in research or teaching, as well as for students or laboratory technicians.

CIMO botanist in the Namib Desert

Carlos Aguiar, a CIMO botanist and plant ecologist will participate in an international expedition to the desert of Moçâmedes, Angola, that will last three weeks and where he will have a chance to see for the first time Welwitschia mirabilis.

CIMO in the Red List of Vascular Plants of Mainland Portugal

CIMO is one of the institutions that participate in the Red List of Vascular Plants of Mainland Portugal project. This is lead by the Portuguese Botany Society (CPBotânica) and the Portuguese Association of Vegetation Science (PHYTOS) in a partnership with the Institute of Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF).

Workshop Dermopharmacy from natural products to cosmetics

Workshop Dermopharmacy from natural products to cosmetics.

More information HERE.

II Sustainable Agroforestry Management Week

The II Sustainable Agroforestry Management Week will take place in Vimioso, Portugal, from March 23 to 31, 2018. Organized by the Portuguese Animal Traction Association (APTRAN), CIMO, the Municipality of Vimioso, Aldeia, ZASNET, and the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, the event includes the II Seminar on Sustainable Agroforestry Management (23 March) and the IV Advanced Course in Animal Traction in Sustainable Agroforestry Management (26-31 March).

Prime Minister of Portugal visits CIMO

The Prime-Minister of Portugal, António Costa, visited Bragança last Friday in the second day of the "Knowledge and Innovation" Roadmap. The visit included an event dedicated to the recently approved “MORE- Montanhas de Investigação” Collaborative Laboratory in the Brigantia EcoPark where the laboratory was publicly presented and the respective contract with FCT signed.

"Food Irradiation Technologies" published

The “Food Irradiation Technologies: Concepts, Applications and Outcomes”, edited by CIMO researchers Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira and Amilcar L. Antonio, and by Sandra Cabo Verde from the “Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares” (U. Lisbon), has been published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The book was considered by Food Irradiation as “ the most comprehensive book on food irradiation ever published.

Los Angeles Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards

Terras Dazibo and Olimontes olive oils, with technology developed in collaboration with the IPB, group of Professor José Alberto Pereira, won 4 medals in Los Angeles contest, two gold and two silver.
For more information, read HERE.

CIMO researchers involved in partnership to produce gourmet olive oil

For more, read the article at Dinheiro Vivo on-line journal (in portuguese).

CIMO on TV - Portugal em Directo (RTP)

Centro de Investigação de Montanha - CIMO - is a Research Unit that researches mountain products in order to boost innovation and value creation in the Mediterranean mountain regions. This Research Unit belongs to Instituto Politécnico de bragança - IPB - and is a multidisciplinary center that develops innovative products in the food, footwear, agricultural plagues, etc.
For more information see Portugal em Directo TV news program (RTP).

CIMO in geobotanical expedition to Angola

CIMO is one of the organizers of the international Geobotanical Expedition to the Delta of the Cunene River, Angola, from March 24 to April 10, 2018. CIMO researcher Carlos Aguiar will be one of the Portuguese botanists who, with others from Angola, France and Germany, will produce a vegetation system for the Southwest of Angola.As part of this expedition, a seminar dedicated to “Flora, vegetation and biogeography of Southwestern Angola: knowledge and sustainable development” will take place on March 26, at the University José Eduardo dos Santos, in Huambo.

CIMO in the Steering Committee of the Mountain Partnership

CIMO with EUROMONTANA are the new representatives of Major Group Organizations of Europe in the Steering Committee of the Mountain Partnership for the next four years. CIMO/EUROMONTANA were elected during the 5 th Global Meeting that took place in FAO headquarters in Rome from December 11 to 13.The Mountain Partnership is a United Nations voluntary alliance of more than 300 partners from governments, intergovernmental organizations, major groups (e.g. civil society, NGOs and the private sector) and subnational authorities.

CIMO wins "O Norte Somos Nós" award

CIMO is the winner of the "O Norte Somos Nós" Awards in the category of Research. The "O Norte Somos Nós" Awards is an initiative of the "Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte" CCDRN) to publicly recognize innovative projects that have been supported by European Union Funds during the Regional Operational Program (Community Support Framework 2007-2013). The awards were announced during the O Norte Somos Nós" Awards ceremony last Thursday in Porto. CIMO was one of the seven awardees in all categories among 21 nominated institutions/projects.

Mountains 2018 to be launched in Rome

Mountains 2018 will be launched on December 12 at the FAO headquarters in Rome during the Mountain Partnership Global Meeting. See the programme here (in Portuguese). The organizers of Mountains 2018 have also released the first leaflet of the event with new information about the concept, objectives, structure, timeframe and the the hosting city, Nova Friburgo. The deadline for the submission of symposium proposals in the II International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions is January 31st 2018. For more information see HERE or visit the website of the conference.

5th edition of APTRAN Seminars dedicated to HNV areas

The Portuguese Association of Animal Traction (APTRAN) organizes its 5th Technical-Scientific Seminars on Animal Traction on December 16, in Bragança. The topic of the 2017 edition is “Management and Valorization of High Natural Value Areas” that will be presented and discussed by José Lima Santos(ISA, University of Lisbon), Alberto Gil Carrera (Natural Park Baixa Limia - Serra do Xurés, Spain), Amilcar Teixeira (CIMO/ESA-IPB) and José castro (ESA-IPB). The event includes also a practical demonstration of animal traction in riparian forests management, led by João B. Rodrigues (APTRAN).

CIMO Researchers bring Predictive Modelling in Food conference to IPB

The International Conference on Predictive Modelling in Food (ICPMF) is an international biannual conference whose mission is to catalyse the development of predictive modelling in foods to support stakeholders, risk assessors and governmental authorities. CIMO researchers Ursula Gonzales-Barron and Vasco Cadavez were successful in their bid to bring the 11th edition of ICPMF to IPB.

RNIM to be launched on International Mountains Day

The National Mountain Research Network (Rede Nacional de Investigação de Montanha - RNIM) will be launched on December 11, 2017, International Mountains Day, in a public session at the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda. The event includes presentations of RNIM, the collaborative project "MORE-Mountains of Research", and the “GeoPark Estrela” initiative. During the event, RNIM will express their support via videoconference to the Mountains 2018 event to be launched in Rome during the Mountain Partnership Global Meeting. Registration and all information HERE.

Portuguese Mountain Researh Network meets for first time

The Coordinator Council of the National Mountain Research Network (Rede Nacional de Investigação de Montanha - RNIM) met for the first time last Friday, November 3. This meeting marks the beginning of the establishment and expansion of the Network and its contribution to the development of mountain research in Portugal where nearly 40% of the country's area is mountains. The RNIM was created in April of 2017 through a Government Order (Despacho n.º 3434/2017) signed by 7 Ministers.

O Norte Somos Nós

Centro de Investigação de Montanha - CIMO is now finalist on the category “Norte Investigação” of “O Norte Somos Nós” awards, managed by CCDRN – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte.
For CIMO to win go to "O Norte Somos Nós" awards site and vote.
Together we will be stronger.

CIMO at wildfires event

The journal Regional Science Policy and Practice, with the collaboration of the Portuguese Regional Science Association, will organize the symposium "How to recover/heal communities, wellbeing and create resilient places from the ashes of wildfires?" in Coimbra on December 20, 2017. CIMO researcher Orlando Rodrigues, is one of the keynote speakers of the event which has the support of the Mountain Research Centre (CIMO). Submitions, registration and more information at the website of the event website of the event.

Federal University of Technology - Paraná joins LuMont

The Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), in Brazil, has become a member of LuMont, the Lusophony Mountain Research Network. UTFPR has signed a collaboration agreement with CIMO and IPB on October 12, 2017 with the goals of promoting circulation and sharing of information and cooperation of these institutions and their researchers in different domains of research.

Mountains at CIÊNCIA 2017

CIMO has participated actively in the "Meeting with Science and Technology in Portugal" CIÊNCIA 2017 that took place from July 3 to 5 in Lisbon. CIMO researchers presented numerous talks and posters in sessions under the “Agroalimentar, Florestas e Biodiversidade” thematic research and innovation agenda, as well as under Structural Programs. CIMO has also organized demonstration booths on olive oil and olive orchards genetic heritage and web-based forest management tools. Visit the website of the event to see the presentations of CIMO researchers and the interview of Isabel Ferreira to the CIÊNCIA 2017 blog.

Isabel Ferreira interviewed in TV show “Filhos da Nação”

The Coordinator of CIMO, Isabel Ferreira, was interviewed in the “Filhos da Nação” TV show on RTP this week. Watch the full interview here.

Mountain food products review published

The first review on mountain food products has been published in the journal Trends in Food Science & Technology. This review was authored by CIMO researchers Natália Martins and Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira providing an overview of mountain food products in Europe, “highlighting their contribution to the recent evolutions of the so-called modern lifestyle and of the increasing consumer demand for healthy and natural food products, and focusing on the role of certification”. Read the full paper here.

IX Iberian Congress of Agricultural Engineering in Bragança

The IX Iberian Congress of Agricultural Engineering will be held in Bragança, Portugal, from September 4 - 6, 2017. The Congress it is an opportunity to present and share ideas and experiences with researchers, technicians and other professionals in the sector of Agricultural Engineering as well as to reflect on the future of the field.

10º Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia 2017

Check the website of the conference for more information!

Iberian Mountain Research Network (RIIM) established in Bragança

The Iberian Mountain Research Network - Rede Ibérica de Investigação de Montanha (RIIM) - was established last Friday, May 26, 2017, in the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança through the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding among Universities and Research Centres from Andorra, Spain and Portugal.

Mountains 2018 pre-launch

Mountains 2018 is an international conference that will bring together scholars, professionals, policy makers and others involved with multiple aspects of the mountain world. The Conference seeks to stimulate and disseminate knowledge about the topic based on lessons learned from scientific research and practical experiences related to use and challenges of promoting sustainable development in mountain territories, including how mountains can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.