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Ana Lillebø, Coordinating Researcher at the University of Aveiro, participated as a speaker at the PCID Forum 2026 – Portugal-Denmark Forum on Science, Innovation and Diplomacy, held on 10 September 2026 at Copenhagen Business School. She joined the panel on the European Science Diplomacy Network, contributing to discussions on the role of science in addressing global sustainability challenges. The […]

Registrations are now open for the BESIDE Autumn School 2026, which will take place from 26 to 30 October at the University of Aveiro. Under the theme “Digital Tools and Serious Games for Nature Restoration: Bridging Science, Policy and Practice”, this five-day training programme, taught in English, will explore how digital innovation can support nature

BESIDE researchers Dionisia Laranjeiro and Mariana Almeida participated in the 6th ESP Europe Conference, held in Prague, contributing to discussions on ecosystem restoration, integrated ecosystem assessments, and innovative approaches to support sustainable environmental management across Europe. The ESP Europe Conference is one of the leading international events dedicated to ecosystem services, bringing together researchers, practitioners,

Following the 9th Annual Conference of the Portuguese Association of Energy Economics (APEEN 2026), held on 19–20 March 2026 at the University of Aveiro, the conference proceedings are now publicly available. The event, organised by GOVCOPP in collaboration with the BESIDE project, brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated

The 9th Annual Conference of the Portuguese Association of Energy Economics (APEEN 2026) took place on 19–20 March 2026 at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. The event was organised by GOVCOPP (Research Unit in Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies) at the University of Aveiro, in collaboration with the BESIDE project. This international conference focused on

International experts and research team review achievements, future opportunities, and long-term legacy of the ERA Chair initiative. The BESIDE ERA Chair project held its 3rd Steering Committee Meeting on 18 March 2026 at the University of Aveiro, bringing together members of the BESIDE International Steering Committee and the full research team to assess progress and

On 8 October 2025, the University of Aveiro hosted the 1st National Conference of the Portuguese Association for Science Management, an event co-organised by the newly established association and the University of Aveiro, including the Research Centres (CESAM, CIDTFF, CICECO, IT, INET-md) and the projects ERA Chair BESIDE, and Twinning projects Fonda, Supralife and EVCA

On 1 October, the University of Aveiro hosted a Forest Stakeholders Workshop, an initiative jointly organised by the CC4BIO, BESIDE, and RESTORE4Cs projects. The event gathered a diverse group of national forest and green stakeholders, providing an important space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative thinking around the challenges currently facing forest management and sustainability

In October, BESIDE will host the Autumn School 2025 – Climate and Sustainable Finance at the University of Aveiro as part of the project’s training programme. This event will bring together international experts to discuss the principles of sustainable finance and green and blue financial instruments from a practical and applied perspective. The first session,

BESIDE has just announced an international call for applications for an Assistant Researcher position in Economics. Position Details: Role: Assistant Researcher (Doctorate equivalent) Field: Economics, with a focus on Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Institution: CESAM, University of Aveiro Contract Type: Uncertain Term Work Contract, full time Application Deadline: October 1, 2025 Responsibilities: The selected