Society
Visiting Professor at FEUP, John Goodenough is awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
John Goodenough, professor at the University of Texas (Austin, USA), and visiting professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Top art exhibitions to visit in Serralves Museum before October ends
Serralves Museum, in Porto, houses some of the best art exhibitions and it has been drawing contemporary art lovers since it opened in 1999. We have highlighted some of the best exhibits to help you establish your own roadmap. Enjoy!
Youth in Porto has taken action on climate change
Youth in Porto has taken action on climate change and accepted the challenge set by graffiter from Porto, GODMESS, to raise people's awareness that drains or gutters are meant to collect and drain rainwater and not to be filled with debris, such as cigarette butts or plastic. As simple!
i3S researcher is granted one million euros by the US Department of Defense to study intestinal diseases
Researcher of the University of Porto, of the Health Research and Innovation Institute (i3S), Salomé Pinho was granted one million euros by the United States Department of Defense to study intestinal diseases, specifically inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) predictive and disease progression biomarkers and to develop new prevention strategies.
Clarinettist Horácio Ferreira takes to the stage at Rivoli, on 12th October
Horácio Ferreira, ECHO's rising star and one of the most acclaimed clarinettists of its generation, will take the stage at Rivoli- Pequeno Auditório, on 12th October, at 5pm.
Autumn in all its might at Bolhão Temporary Market offers sea fruits and fishes! We will not miss it! What about you?
This is a new season and the Bolhão stands and stalls are all dressed up for the occasion: sea fruits, fruits, vegetables and fishes welcome customers and visitors to feast the eyes (and bellies) with the most extraordinary fresh delicacies.
Porto is the best filming location! Do you agree? If so, voting is as easy as clicking
Porto will present the short "A location for every story" at the 12th edition of ART&TUR 2019, the International Tourism Film Festival. There is still time to vote as the online voting runs till 9 October. The main aim is to promote the city of Porto to producers and distributors as the ideal setting for movie productions and video recordings.
A little boy is curious about a series of events. And so the narrative unfolds. By FIMP. In Porto. This October
Aware that puppetry appeals to all age groups and plays a relevant role both in disseminating knowledge and as an educational tool, FIMP prepared two special sessions for children, on the 17th and 18th October: the "Ninho" ["Nest", free translation]. On 17th and 18th October, at 10.30am, and at 3pm, and on 19th October, at 4pm, at Campo Alegre - Café Teatro.
UEFA awards FC Porto best practices on athlete's education
FC Porto was awarded the UEFA prize for "Best Educational Action" within the Youth League 2018/19. This initiative was initially carried out with U-19 players and has consisted of an educational action on financial education, in the framework of a UEFA pilot project.
The refurbished Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota will open doors on 31st October
The new Rosa Mota Pavilion, in the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal will open doors under the name Super Bock Arena - Rosa Mota Pavilion, in the city of Porto, on 31st October and the hometown band Ornatos Violeta will lead the celebration. Tickets are on sale starting on 3rd October. The concert is announced as a "360° Performance", marking the 20th anniversary of the album "O monstro precisa de amigos". Ticket price ranges from 25 to 35 euros.