Informação: Vítor Fraga announces programme for communication technologies
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today the creation of "a specific programme for communication technologies" with the purpose of "promoting the Azores as a place where this type of projects and investments are supported and welcomed." Vítor Fraga spoke at the opening ceremony that marked the symbolic start of the construction of a VLBI station (Very Long Baseline In... Mais >>

Informação: Luiz Fagundes Duarte assures payment of tuition fees to grant holders of University of the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture assured on Friday that grant holders of the University of the Azores will not be affected with regard to the payment of tuition fees for the current year of the contract. Luiz Fagundes Duarte spoke to journalists at the end of hearing with the Committee on Social Affairs of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores. The government officia... Mais >>

Informação: Fibre optic cable connection should become operational on the Western Group islands by October
The installation of fibre optic cable on the Western Group islands should be completed by October, announced the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport on Monday. While visiting the island of Corvo, Vítor Fraga said that the Regional Government is strongly committed to ensure that "all Azorean islands have access to fast and efficient communications," which is an important asset "for ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government assures maintenance of scientific research grants according to contract
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture said today that the Azorean Government will comply with all contracts signed with grant holders as "they have never been in danger." "It is important to know that all contracts signed with grant holders will be maintained as well as the principle of quality and excellence," stated Luiz Fagundes Duarte. The Regional Secretary spoke to jo... Mais >>

Informação: Technology requires skilled resources, says José Contente
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures said yesterday that "technology increasingly requires skilled resources in the context of the new challenges and opportunities resulting from projects developed in emerging areas." José Contente spoke at the opening of the technical session - Practical Information on Infrastructures for telecommunications in buildings (ITED),... Mais >>

Informação: São Miguel Science and Technology Park is privileged place to enhance potentialities, says José Contente
"The São Miguel Science and Technology Park " will play a fundamental role in transforming the thought of businesspeople, researchers and citizens to achieve a new level of economic and social development," said José Contente today. The government official expects that "the knowledge system based on science and technology as well as a cultured intended to promote competitiveness in a gl... Mais >>

Informação: José Contente restates that space technology is "fundamental to the future of the Azores"
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology Infrastructures defended today in Ponta Delgada that "the Azores are increasingly closer to what is done in the developed world in the field of space technologies; we are even partners of this world." José Contente spoke at the opening of the technical session on CORINE Land Cover Açores (CLC). The government official mentioned that "the p... Mais >>

Informação: "Live Science" enhances scientific dissemination, says José Contente
Starting today, Expolab in Lagoa becomes the 20th science centre to join the Network of “Live Science” Centres, interactive spaces dedicated to scientific dissemination and technological research. The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures presided over the signing ceremony of the protocol this morning and highlighted the importance of this event for "the path... Mais >>

Informação: José Contente challenges university and companies
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures challenged today the University and companies to put in effect the concepts of entrepreneurship, star up's, spin off's, innovation and knowledge in order to achieve practical results and new levels of development. Following the implementation of these theoretical concepts, José Contente considers it is time to introduce this... Mais >>

Informação: New Generation Network and optical fibre cable projects "are progressing," says José Contente
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures was assured by the Managing Director of FibroGlobal that the projects for the installation of optical fibre cable and New Generation Network are moving forward in the Azores. During an audience with José Contente, Graça Galvão assessed the situation of both projects. The government official was informed by the direct... Mais >>