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10 February, 2026
Study shows that birds' preference for rare fruits is important for maintaining biodiversity
09 February, 2026
Call for Doctoral Research Scholarships - Consortium of Natural Sciences and Biodiversity Schools (CEBiCNa)
29 January, 2026
International study presents practical guide on how AI can enhance ocean protection
23 January, 2026
New endemic plant species discovered on the cliffs of the Tagus Estuary
05 December, 2025
University of Coimbra celebrates excellence at first Scientific Publication Incentive Awards
19 November, 2025
UC study reveals that pollinators generate more than €2 billion a year for Portuguese agriculture
18 November, 2025
Helena Freitas wins Grande Prémio Ciência Viva 2025
11 November, 2025
UC expert develops illustrated guide to key seaweed species off the Portuguese coast
03 November, 2025
International Day for Biosphere Reserves 2025
28 October, 2025
Australian insect reduces ‘Acacia longifolia’ seed production by up to 98% in Portuguese coastal dunes
29 September, 2025
Arrábida, Quiçama, Bioko and São Tomé recognized as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
22 September, 2025
University of Coimbra at the 5th UNESCO World Congress of Biosphere Reserves
16 September, 2025
UC study shows early action on small acacia populations is key to halting their spread
08 September, 2025
University of Coimbra studies impact of forest fires on the country’s wildlife
26 August, 2025
Memories of the Forest
22 August, 2025
New orchid species reveals unique biodiversity in the Western Rift Valley
22 August, 2025
Call for Postdoctoral Research Assignment:
14 July, 2025
UC project receives ERC grant to test innovative water bacteria detection device
10 July, 2025
Researcher José Xavier Leads Portuguese Delegation at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings in Milan
03 July, 2025
Kickoff meeting of the PHorestAll project: Planetary Health by Healing Forests as Nature-Based Solutions
02 July, 2025
Study identifies for the first time strains of a bacterium that seriously affect various agricultural crops in Portugal
18 June, 2025
Study assesses risk of toxic metal and iodine intake from macroalgae and halophytes in Portugal
09 June, 2025
CFE researcher collaborates on book that highlights the urgency of conserving the unique flora of São Tomé and Príncipe
06 June, 2025
International study shows benefits of monitoring ocean giants for marine conservation