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Who promotes in 2025

FCCN, FCT digital services

TheFCCNis the digital services unit of theFCT - Foundation for Science and Technology, whose purpose is to contribute to the development of Science, Technology and Knowledge in Portugal. 

We provide high-speed Internet connectivity and IT services for the Portuguese higher education and research system. 

More than six hundred thousand students, researchers and staff can rely on our national education network every day. 

As a technological partner of these communities, at FCCN we provide more than 20 shared digital services that aim to support the development of Education, Science and Technology in Portugal, contributing to the excellence of national education and research. 

University of Coimbra

Founded in 1290, the University of Coimbra (UC) was the first university in Portugal and is one of the oldest in the world.  

The UC's structure includes eleven organic teaching and research units: eight Faculties (Letters, Law, Medicine, Sciences and Technology, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Sports Sciences and Physical Education), the Interdisciplinary Research Institute, the College of Arts and the Institute of Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health.  

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, the UC is today a living element focused on building the future. 

Due to its international prestige, the recognized quality of its teaching staff, a strong commitment to research and innovation, as well as its transfer to the community, the various cultural and sporting initiatives it promotes and the cosmopolitan character of its academy, the University of Coimbra is today a promoter of change and innovation, assuming a leading position in the process of creating and disseminating knowledge. 

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Coimbra City Council

With a mild climate, the Mondego river and its banks inviting you to stroll and play sports, several green spaces, sidewalks and cycle paths that allow you to discover the city on foot or by bicycle in comfort and safety, Coimbra is the leading city in the Central Region in terms of sustainability, quality of life and the well-being of its citizens.

A cosmopolitan city, it was once the capital of Portugal and has an important heritage site, having been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. The city has a strong connection to gastronomy and tourism, technology, health, education, sport and culture, hosting a wide variety of national and international events.

It is the 8th city in the country with the highest purchasing power, as well as the 4th best place to live and the 5th best place to do business according to Bloom Consulting's 2022 ranking.  

Who is dynamic in 2025

Salomé Branco, Deputy General Coordinator at FCCN, FCT's digital services

Salomé Branco

FCCN, FCT's digital services

João Pagaime, Area Director at FCCN, FCT's digital services

João Pagaime

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Luís Neves, University of Coimbra

Luís Neves

University of Coimbra

Joana Silvério, FCCN, FCT digital services

Joana Silvério

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Catarina Ribeiro, FCCN

Catarina Ribeiro

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Diogo Alfredo, FCCN, FCT digital services

Diogo Alfredo

FCCN, FCT's digital services

João Santos, Multimedia Technician at FCCN, FCT's digital services

João Santos

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Maria Carreira, FCCN

Maria Carreira

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Pedro Simões, Network Technician at FCCN, FCT Digital Services

Pedro Simões

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Raquel Simões, FCCN, FCT digital services

Raquel Alfredo

FCCN, FCT's digital services

Alexandre Santos, University of Coimbra

Alexandre Santos

University of Coimbra

Helena Mendes, University of Coimbra

Helena Mendes

University of Coimbra

Joana Tereso, University of Coimbra

Joana Tereso

University of Coimbra

Jorge China, University of Coimbra

Jorge China

University of Coimbra

Liliana Moreira, University of Coimbra

Liliana Moreira

University of Coimbra

Luís Rodrigues, University of Coimbra

Luís Rodrigues

University of Coimbra

Nelson Costa, University of Coimbra

Nelson Costa

University of Coimbra

Pedro Tiago, University of Coimbra

Pedro Tiago

University of Coimbra

Pedro Vale Pinheiro, University of Coimbra

Pedro Vale Pinheiro

University of Coimbra