Informação: Azores are central to studies on climate, oceans and space, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology highlighted in New York the "geographical centrality" of the Azores in the Atlantic, stressing that it is "an important factor for the establishment of a transatlantic partnership in the study of oceans and climate." Fausto Brito e Abreu pointed out three reasons why the archipelago occupies "a special place" in the agenda on ocean researc... Mais >>

Informação: Partnership with Microsoft promotes qualification and employability, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that the creation of Microsoft Academies in the Azores is an opportunity for young people to acquire knowledge on information technology. This will contribute to the excellence of qualification, which is adequate and adjusted to the reality of emerging labour markets and, therefore, guarantee higher levels of employability. ... Mais >>

Informação: Brito e Abreu highlights importance of scientific knowledge to Fisheries
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology pointed out the "permanent transformation" of the challenges the fisheries sector faces, recalling that, 40 years ago, this industry faced difficulties concerning the "lack of capacity" of the fishing fleet and "the existence of port infrastructures with few safety conditions." Fausto Brito e Abreu stressed that the "wise use" of EU funds ... Mais >>

Informação: Research projects by Azorean scientists selected for BiodivERsA3
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology, is included in the European project BiodivERsA3 - Consolidating the European Research Area on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. The initiative is funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, which launched last year a call for scientific projects in the field of biodiversity. Under this procedure, which amoun... Mais >>

Informação: Second edition of CanSat Açores was a success, says Regional Director for Science and Technology
The Regional Director for Science and Technology considered that CanSat Açores 2016 was "a success for the commitment that students demonstrated in the work they carried out and the results achieved as well as for the organisation of the event." Nelson Simões spoke at the end of the regional competition that took place on Santa Maria with three teams in competition and two guest teams, i... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government launches tender to support scientific publications
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology announced today the opening of a tender to support scientific publications, including books, magazines and proceedings of scientific meetings, amounting to 30 thousand Euros. Speaking during a visit to the Azores Biotechnology Centre (CBA), Fausto Brito e Abreu said this measure is intended to finance "scientific periodical publications a... Mais >>

Informação: Azores have special responsibility in biodiversity conservation of seabirds, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology highlighted in Lajes do Pico the role of the Azores for the conservation of marine biodiversity in the world and, in particular, with regard to the conservation of several seabird species. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke at the presentation of the tern monitoring programme - Tern Census 2016. It aims to quantify the populations of the two main ... Mais >>

Informação: Government is developing "Azores Cloud" to improve productivity and responsiveness to citizens
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated today in Lagoa that the Government of the Azores is developing a cloud platform to ensure the increase of productivity among the public administration and improve the access of citizens to these services. Vítor Fraga spoke at NONAGON - S. Miguel Science and Technology Park during the presentation of the Google Cloud Platform, which he pr... Mais >>

Informação: Application for smartphones and tablets provides itinerary on Azores handicrafts
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Azores have been "overcoming the challenge" of transforming handicrafts into an "increasingly qualified and innovative product" over the years. Sérgio Ávila spoke during a visit to a craft production unit, during which he presented the multimedia bilingual application "Azores Handicrafts itineraries" for smar... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government launches tender to support scientific publications
The researchers of the Azores Scientific and Technological System as well as those working at Regional Science Centre may apply until May 26 to the support for the organisation of scientific meetings in the archipelago this year. The tender launched today by the Regional Directorate for Science and Technology under PRO-SCIENTIA provides a global amount of 75 thousand Euros. It is designed to fina... Mais >>