Vehicle built at Técnico in the spotlight at International Agricultural Robotics Forum
The autonomous vehicle presented at the beginning of 2024 proposed a new method without wasting water or fuel and without applying...
Técnico researchers highlight the potential of improving degraded pastures to offset 4% of Portugal’s carbon emissions
The study reveals opportunities and limitations of carbon sequestration by Portuguese agricultural soils....
Can we produce beef without causing (too much) damage to the environment? Study by Técnico researchers shows that it depends on how the cattle are raised and fed
A study published in an international scientific journal reveals the best way to reduce the carbon footprint of beef production....
The future of Mining and Energy Resources Engineering discussed at Técnico
Experts emphasise the need to attract talent to a sector crucial to the sustainability of the planet and the fight against...
Técnico Fuel Cell presents first hydrogen car developed by students in Portugal
The prototype was presented at an event that filled Técnico’s Great Hall and was attended by the Minister for the Economy...
Técnico participates in PRR-funded project for sustainable food
The VIIAFOOD project aims to transform the Portuguese food sector with a special focus on healthy eating and sustainability....
Técnico is part of a European project that will transform aquatic landscapes through art and science
The TIDAL ArtS project was successfully funded with €2 million in a joint effort by several organisations and countries to address...
Técnico project proposes ‘laser weeding’ to control weeds in a sustainable way
The Minister of Agriculture visited Técnico to learn more about the Robotics4Farmers project, which aims to minimise the environmental impact and...
Ricardo Galvão, Brazilian scientist and ‘man of causes’, awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa at the proposal of Técnico
On the same day, the professor and researcher gave an IST Distinguished Lecture titled "Amazonia and Current Brazilian Environmental Policy"....
Sustainability at Alameda campus – the building rooftops will be renovated by the end of the year
The solar panels installed will have a production capacity equivalent to 11.3% of the campus' consumption in 2022....
Técnico students win international competition on energy efficiency
The Técnico team won the 2023 edition of "Schneider Go Green", an international competition on circularity and energy efficiency for buildings....
Workshop – “Current state of the Circular Economy in Portugal”
The Portuguese Environment Agency is developing, in collaboration with Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), the new Action Plan for the Circular Economy....
Lecture “Climate Emergency and Cities Resilience: A challenge for Innovation and Sustainability”
The Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research (IN+) is pleased to announce the lecture “Climate Emergency and Cities Resilience: A...
Futurália is back. Meeting point: Técnico exhibition stand
The Técnico exhibition stand (1B02) is located in Pavilion 1....
Técnico+ Expert Talks: Circular Economy – The necessary transition within organisations
Speakers: Ana Carvalho (IST/DEG; CEGIST) & Marta Brazão (Circular Economy Portugal). – 6 p.m. Registration is required. ...
Webinar “Técnico – Sustainable Campus” – Mário de Matos
On the occasion of the World Energy Efficiency Day, the International Day of Forests and the World Water Day, Instituto Superior...
ReDuCe turns face masks waste into composites for different formulations
The research project started in September 2021 and aims to contribute to more sustainable construction works and to reduce the amount...
Four women with a link to Técnico nominated for the ACTIVA Inspiring Women Awards
Joana Lobo Antunes and Zita Martins are nominated in the “Science” category. Catarina Barreiros and Joana Rafael are potential winners in...