Informação: Regional Government participates in EU public consultation on Connecting Europe Facility
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariats for the Sea, Science and Technology, Transport and Public Works and External Relations, participated in the European Commission's public consultation process on the digital component of the Connecting Europe Facility, which aims to connect citizens digitally. In the context of the preparation of the work programmes for this mechanism, the ... Mais >>

Informação: Gui Menezes points science education and blue literacy as crucial tools for ocean conservation
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Lagoa that science education is "crucial for the change that our planet needs" and to "prepare forthcoming generations for the great challenges of today, such as the case of climate change.” For Gui Menezes, blue literacy is "fundamental to make society, especially younger generations, more responsible in the way it relates... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro defends community involvement in the goal of ensuring sustainability of the Azores Sea
The President of the Government called for the involvement of communities in the projects that are being developed to ensure the sustainability of the Azores Sea, mentioning three fundamental challenges for the Region to achieve in the goals set for this matter. “The battle of minds must be won, because the success of these projects depends on it. If Azorean fishers and our communities assum... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government begins last stage of evaluation process of Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3)
The Regional Government, through its Regional Directorate for Science and Technology, promotes the holding of the "R+D+i RIS3 Azores Week" from September 17-20 with the aim of reinforcing the involvement of regional stakeholders and the community in in the process of the Smart Specialisation Strategy of the Azores (RIS3). These actions will take place in Ponta Delgada, Horta and Angra do Heroí... Mais >>

Informação: Gui Menezes highlights concertation between regional and National Governments on Fisheries, Science and Space
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology highlighted at the Legislative Assembly in Horta “the effort and concertation” between the Regional and National Governments on various matters, namely as regards Fisheries, Science and Space. Regarding Fisheries, Gui Menezes noted the “full coordination” in the defence of the Azores' interests, pointing as example ... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila says number of programmers needs to be increased to cope with growing demand from companies
The Vice-President of the Government stated that the Government intends to achieve under the "Terceira Tech Island" project "an installed training capacity of 60 trainees at a time, so that the number of programmers can be permanently increased,” pointing out the "significant demand from companies." Sérgio Ávila spoke in Praia da Vitória on the sidelines of a visit to the new ... Mais >>

Informação: European conference on ocean literacy takes place September 16-20 in Lagoa, São Miguel Island
The Regional Government, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology and the Regional Directorate for Science and Technology, in partnership with the European Marine Science Educators Association (EMSEA) organises the 7th EMSEA Annual Conference at Expolab - Living Science Centre in Lagoa, São Miguel Island. The event will be held from September 16 to 20. It is expected to be attend... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes dissemination of Incentives for Research in Business Context on Faial Island
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stressed the importance of a “more permanent involvement between companies and the scientific system,” pointing out the relevance of the Transfer + initiative dissemination sessions that will take place on all Azores islands. The session held today in Horta was focused on the "Blue Economy," during which the measures and financial tools ... Mais >>

Informação: Avelino Meneses restates Regional Government's investment in programming teaching
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture assured in Ponta Delgada that the Regional Government will move forward with the goal of equipping schools with IT equipment while providing training to teachers in this area. Avelino Meneses spoke at the opening of the 3rd Regional Meeting of Technologies in Education, emphasising that the challenge is to turn the use of computer equipment "into an... Mais >>

Informação: Investment in digital literacy and citizenship to exceed 300 thousand Euros this year, says Regional Director for Science and Technology
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated that the Regional Government has invested in the first half of this year 200 thousand Euros in the promotion of digital literacy and citizenship as well as in the development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills. According to him, "the investment is expected to exceed 300 thousand Euros by the end of 2019." It concerns t... Mais >>