CE3C - Towards a Sustainable Future

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.

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A new and pioneering Chair dedicated to the subterranean ecosystems

The Chair in ‘Sustainability of Subterranean Ecosystems - Loulé’ is coordinated by CE3C researcher Ana Sofia Reboleira and is focussed on three main areas: Science, Education and Nature Conservation.

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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.

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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. Early-bird registration until June 30, 2025!

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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.

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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!

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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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CE3C revalidates classification as an excellent R&D unit

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What's New

CHANGE Recruitment Biology Evolutionary Biology

Recruitment open for an Assistant Researcher (PhD degree) at the CHANGE Institute

CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute is looking for an Assistant Researcher (PhD degree) in Biology, specialising in Evolutionary Biology or related areas.

Deadline for applications: June 20

CE3C GrowLIFE Recruitment Science manager

Recruitment open for a Science Manager (MSc degree) at CE3C

CE3C is seeking a Science Manager (MSc degree) in Biology, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, or a related field to integrate the GrowLIFE project team.

Deadline for applications: June 20.

Advanced Courses Training Research Skills

Discover CE3C’s Advanced Courses 2025–2026

The new programme is out — with three exciting new courses on the list!

Get a head start and see what’s coming in the next academic year.

CE3C Participatory Budget PhD student CE3C Experience Cape Verde Azores Mozambique

Nadito Barbosa, Laurine Parmentier, and Fátima Inácio da Costa: meet the winners of the CE3C 2025 Participatory Budget and discover their projects

Azores, Cape Verde, and Mozambique: winners of the CE3C 2025 Participatory Budget will address ecosystems and species from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.

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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.

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.

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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.

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).

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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

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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Nadito Barbosa, Laurine Parmentier e Fátima Inácio da Costa vencem Orçamento Participativo CE3C 2025

Açores, Cabo Verde e Moçambique: vencedoras e vencedor do Orçamento Participativo CE3C 2025 irão abordar ecossistemas e espécies do Atlântico ao Índico.

30 May 2025

Videos Interviews

À conversa com um Ecólogo: Joana Jesus

Fique a conhecer melhor esta ecóloga, no âmbito da série "À conversa com um Ecólogo", realizada numa parceria entre a Wilder e a Sociedade Portuguesa de Ecologia (SPECO).

30 May 2025

Videos Interviews

ScienceCast - Vítor Sousa, Genes, Espécies e Clima

O investigador CE3C Vítor Sousa esteve à conversa com Vasco Matos Trigo para o ScienceCast, podcast da PlaySolutions - Audiovisuais que conta com o apoio do CESAM da Universidade de Aveiro.

29 May 2025