Informação: Regional Public Administration is the first to use the Citizen Card for electronic signature purposes
The heads of the Regional Administration of the Azores will be able to sign documents in digital format using their Citizen Card. The electronic signature was already possible with the Citizen Card on a personal level. However, a collaboration protocol between the Vice-Presidency of the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Organisation and Public Administration (DROAP) ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores intends to open applications for scientific research grants
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Ponta Delgada that "the Regional Government is determined to open applications for scientific research grants this year." Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke Thursday during a visit to the Centre for Research on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources (CIBIO-Açores), where he acknowledged the work developed by this research centre to pro... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores wants to assure predictability in the allocation of financial support to research centres, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Ponta Delgada that the Government of the Azores "is working to make the life of researchers easier by creating a schedule for the allocation of financial support." "The funding of Science is a concern of the Regional Government, which aims to ensure the sustainability and growth of research centres by providing them with better ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government launches tender for financial support to scientific research centres
The Regional Government launched today a tender for the allocation of financial support to scientific research centres of the University of the Azores. "With an overall budget of 150 thousand Euros, the tender starts today and is open to the 13 scientific research centres of the University of the Azores," said the Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology. Fausto Brito e Abreu poi... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores marks National Scientific Culture Day
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated today that the Government "is contributing to the development of knowledge in the Azores by investing in research centres, the dissemination of science and advanced training." Nelson Simões spoke on the sidelines of the initiative "Science for All," which featured a series of lectures on "Microorganisms." The event was organised by the ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government increases investment for the promotion of Science in 2015
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology visited the Azores Environmental Observatory in Angra do Heroísmo, where he revealed that that the Government will increase public investment in Science by 75%. "In 2015, the Regional Government will increase public investment in the field of Science by 75%, part of which will be allocated to research while the remaining amount will... Mais >>

Informação: Climatology and Volcanology are scientific areas that should be developed in the Azores, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology visited today the Climate Research Observatory on Graciosa, where he became acquainted with the ARM project (Atmospheric Radiation Measurement); the latter is part of an international programme promoted by the U.S. Department of Energy that is developed through the Los Alamos National Laboratory. In the Azores, this project is supported ... Mais >>

Informação: Submarine LULA 1000 and exploration of deep sea to bring new opportunities for marine technology in the Azores, says Fausto Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stressed in Horta the "important role" played by the submarine LULA 1000 and the Rebikoff-Niggeler Foundation in "the knowledge and exploration of deep-sea ecosystems in the Azores." Speaking during a visit to the catamaran Ada Rebikoff and the submersible LULA 1000, one of the 10 manned vehicles in the world that is capable of diving 1,0... Mais >>

Informação: 2015 will be key year for aerospace technology in the Azores, says Nelson Simões
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated today that 2015 will be "an important year for space technologies in the Azores," pointing out the example of Atlantic Network of Geodynamic and Space Stations (RAEGE). Nelson Simões spoke at the seminar "Azores - Potential for Space Technology," an event organised by the Regional Government to promote ongoing projects in the area o... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores opens tender for support to ICT spaces in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology announced in Madalena the opening of a tender for the allocation of support to ICT spaces in the Azores. According to him, this measure will "contribute to the maintenance of jobs as well as to the operation and acquisition of new equipment." Speaking during a visit to E-TIC in Bandeiras, Fausto Brito e Abreu stressed the archipelago's in... Mais >>