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CE3C revalidates classification as an excellent R&D unit

CE3C revalidates classification as an excellent R&D unit

The provisional results published by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) once again place CE3C in a position of excellence, acknowledging the path it has followed to date and the vision it has for 2025-2029 period.

Eyes and minds focused on a brighter tomorrow

Eyes and minds focused on a brighter tomorrow

CE3C envisions a safe and sustainable future where scientific knowledge fosters ecological resilience, biodiversity, and the health of ecosystems and all living beings, ensuring a thriving planet for the generations to come.

Ana Sofia Reboleira featured in National Geographic Magazine

Ana Sofia Reboleira featured in National Geographic Magazine

The curious subterranean fauna that lurks in the depths of the Vale Telheiro cave in the Algarve has reached the summit of worldwide recognition. Today, the cave continues to be explored by Ana Sofia Reboleira under the Barrocal-Cave project.

FloraMac 2025 international symposium hosted by CE3C in the Azores

FloraMac 2025 international symposium hosted by CE3C in the Azores

22-26 September, Terceira island, Azores. The event will focus on the latest research in Macaronesian flora and plant macroevolution, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing. Abstract submission deadline is fast approaching: April 15, 2025!

Discover our brand new Experimental Evolution Unit

Discover our brand new Experimental Evolution Unit

The ERC grants for CE3C researchers Sara Magalhães and Inês Fragata triggered the creation of a pioneering new infrastructure in the country.

Encontros Scientia: every thursday, at 12h00

Encontros Scientia: every thursday, at 12h00

Your 30 minutes of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, always on the same day, at the same time. Find the next one in our agenda!

European Genome Atlas co-coordinated by CE3C in Portugal

European Genome Atlas co-coordinated by CE3C in Portugal

The initiative helped consolidate the Portuguese community working on biodiversity genomics, uniting various areas of research towards a common goal.

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Roberto Keller, curator of the MUHNAC insect collection, interview by Wilder
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Roberto Keller, curator of the MUHNAC insect collection, interview by Wilder

CE3C researcher Roberto Keller was interviewed by the online magazine Wilder, where he shares his career and the role of the biological collections he safeguards at the National Museum of Natural History and Science.

The cave-dwelling fauna of Algarve: Ana Sofia Reboleira featured in National Geographic Magazine
Subterranean Ecology Biodiversity hotspot Barrocal-Cave National Geographic
The cave-dwelling fauna of Algarve: Ana Sofia Reboleira featured in National Geographic Magazine

The curious subterranean fauna that lurks in the depths of the Vale Telheiro cave in the Algarve has reached the summit of worldwide recognition. Today, the cave continues to be eagerly explored by CE3C researcher Ana Sofia Reboleira under the Barrocal-Cave project.

FloraMac 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!
International Symposium Macaronesian flora Ecology Conservation
FloraMac 2025 – Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!

The abstract submission deadline is fast approaching: April 15, 2025! Don’t miss the chance to be part of FloraMac 2025, taking place from September 22-26, 2025, in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal. The conference will focus on the latest research in Macaronesian flora and plant macroevolution, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among experts in the field.

ICFANL 2025: Abstracts Due May 16
International meeting Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants Neglected Legumes
ICFANL 2025: Abstracts Due May 16

Submit your abstracts by May 16, 2025, for the 21st International Meeting on Frankia and Actinorhizal Plants / 1st International Conference on Neglected Legumes, happening July 14-17 in Lisbon.

CEBiCNa Call for PhD Research Grants in Natural Sciences and Biodiversity
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CEBiCNa Call for PhD Research Grants in Natural Sciences and Biodiversity

The Consortium of Natural Sciences and Biodiversity Schools (CEBiCNa) is offering 20 PhD Research Grants for nationals of Portuguese-speaking African countries and Timor-Leste.

Applications open from 3 February to 25 April 2025.

Martin Beal e Maria Dias lideram equipa que desvenda rotas migratórias do maçarico-de-bico-direito no Atlântico Este
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Martin Beal e Maria Dias lideram equipa que desvenda rotas migratórias do maçarico-de-bico-direito no Atlântico Este

Novo estudo revela as longas viagens do maçarico-de-bico-direito e os locais que utiliza para repousar: à porta de Lisboa, o Estuário do Tejo é um dos seus abrigos.

Sofia Mendes e Vítor Sousa em equipa que descobre nova espécie de peixe que ocorre apenas na bacia do Sado
New species Freshwater fish Portuguese endemism Genetics PhD student
Sofia Mendes e Vítor Sousa em equipa que descobre nova espécie de peixe que ocorre apenas na bacia do Sado

Estudo uniu as ribeiras do Sado aos corredores de um Museu em Madrid para descobrir um novo endemismo português. Equipa coordenada por Ignacio Doadrio (MNCN, Madrid) integra ainda as investigadoras Silvia Perea (MNCN) e Carla Sousa Santos (MARE).

Investigadores pedem à Comissão Europeia que proteja a água e a vida subterrânea da poluição
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Investigadores pedem à Comissão Europeia que proteja a água e a vida subterrânea da poluição

Apelo liderado pela investigadora CE3C Tiziana Di Lorenzo foi publicado na revista Science, dois dias depois do Parlamento Europeu ter dado luz verde para a revisão das normas de avaliação da qualidade da água.

EYES
AND MINDS FOCUSED ON A
BRIGHTER
TOMORROW

It is vital that we look at ecosystems in an integrative approach, understand the impacts of global changes on their functioning and share the knowledge acquired with new generations of scientists, with society and decision-makers.

EYES<br />AND MINDS FOCUSED ON A<br /><b>BRIGHTER<br />TOMORROW</b>

CE3C is building a prosperous and sustainable future based on science, education and knowledge transfer.

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Research Groups
Research Groups

CE3C is home to over 400 researchers, working together in 39 groups, clustered in 4 thematic lines. Get to know the knowledge we help build every day, its diversity, and how we integrate it to respond to today's pressing issues.

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Cooperation
Cooperation

Like lichens, CE3C works symbiotically with different academic partners, both in Portugal and internationally, that span across various scientific domains and contribute to increase the collective impact on society.

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Training
Training

With recognised skills that span theory and practice, CE3C researchers dedicate an important part of their time to train new generations of scientists, knowledge transfer and to empower multiple fields of activity in society.

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Predadores de Topo

Episódio do programa Biosfera com a participação do investigador CE3C Francisco Petrucci-Fonseca.

15 Mar 2025

"Não há lobo mau": aldeias tentam mudar imagem dos lobos

Reportagem Especial SIC sobre a conservação do lobo-ibérico em Portugal, com entrevista aos investigadores CE3C Helena Rio Maior e Francisco Petrucci-Fonseca.

16 Feb 2025

Investigador do CE3C coassina artigo de opinião no Público sobre a importância do ensino da evolução no ensino básico
Investigador do CE3C coassina artigo de opinião no Público sobre a importância do ensino da evolução no ensino básico

Pedro Simões, investigador do CE3C, coassina um artigo de opinião no Público sobre a importância do ensino da Evolução no ensino básico, no âmbito da comemoração do Dia de Darwin.

14 Feb 2025

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Speaking “nature”: Methods for measuring the impact of environmental pollution on ecosystems 2025
Speaking “nature”: Methods for measuring the impact of environmental pollution on ecosystems 2025

From 05 May 2025 until 09 May 2025

Deadline for Applications: 11 Apr 2025

Location: Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 1749-016 Lisboa

Hands on Functional Diversity:  from Ecological Indicators to Ecosystem Services 2025
Hands on Functional Diversity: from Ecological Indicators to Ecosystem Services 2025

From 12 May 2025 until 16 May 2025

Deadline for Applications: 11 Apr 2025

Location: Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande 1749-016 Lisboa

We are home to more than
400 researchers
We produce science that crosses all levels of biological organisation, from organisms up to ecosystems, both natural and anthropogenic

We produce science that crosses all levels of biological organisation, from organisms up to ecosystems, both natural and anthropogenic

We raise relevant questions and apply innovative techniques to answer them

We raise relevant questions and apply innovative techniques to answer them

We investigate fauna and flora and their relationship with their environment

We investigate fauna and flora and their relationship with their environment

We design models build scenarios and predict changes

We design models build scenarios and predict changes

We produce knowledge and develop tools to understand the impact of global changes on biodiversity and on human health and well-being

We produce knowledge and develop tools to understand the impact of global changes on biodiversity and on human health and well-being