On this National Day for Scientific Culture in Portugal, we would like to highlight the fundamental role that the ERC Grants play in the panorama of Science and Innovation at Universidade de Lisboa.
The ERC Grants were created in 2007 by the European Research Council and Universidade de Lisboa is the university with the most grants in Portugal, with around 50 grants totaling close to 80 million euros.
These grants represent more than 25% of the national total, a figure that demonstrates the role of Universidade de Lisboa as a driver of innovation and knowledge in Portugal and Europe.
The funded projects contribute to advances in areas such as health, natural sciences, social sciences and engineering. In the words of Professor Cecília Rodrigues, Vice-Rector of ULisboa, the ERC grants allow “frontier, high-risk research with great potential for innovation and scientific impact” to be carried out.
ULisboa is committed to strengthening participation in competitive programmes, promoting dissemination actions, training and personalised support. ULisboa regularly organises initiatives aimed at those applying for grants of excellence, such as the ERC, in close collaboration with experts in attracting European funding.
In the video, we highlight some of the projects that have benefited from this funding: Edgar Gomes (GIMM, School of Medicine from ULisboa), Inês Fragata (School of Science from ULisboa), Marco Piccardo (INESC-MN, Instituto Superior Técnico of ULisboa) and Marina Costa Lobo (Institute of Social Sciences of ULisboa) give us an insight into the role of these grants in the research carried out at ULisboa.
Universidade de Lisboa has achieved high world rankings, having been placed 7th in Naval and Ocean Engineering, 20th in Civil Engineering, 39th in Veterinary Sciences and 48th in Oceanography.
The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025, published by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, also positions the ULisboa in the top 75 in Water Resources, in the top 150 in Statistics, Ecology, Economics, Agricultural Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences, and in the top 200 in Physics, Earth Sciences, Geography, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Automation and Control, Instrument Science and Technology, Transport Science and Technology, Remote sensing, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, reflecting the scientific excellence and international prestige of Universidade de Lisboa.
The ULisboa is leader nationally in 23 areas and is present in 41 of the 57 areas evaluated, covering Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. It also stands out for being Portugal's only university included in the CWUR ranking in Geography, Automation and Control, Remote Sensing, Medical Technology, Transportation Science and Technology, Water Resources, Statistics and Political Science.
The Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjectswas created in 2009 and is internationally recognised as one of the most prestigious higher education rankings. The 2025 edition published the evaluation of around 2,000 universities from 92 countries. The CWUR ranking uses criteria that include research productivity and quality, academic awards and international collaboration.
On December 6th, the 24th Lisbon University Opera Gala - Between Loves and Masks from Tragedy to Laughter, at 21h30, in the Rectory's Master Class, as part of the Music at Universidade de Lisboa.
The show will feature the participation of Youth Symphony Orchestra, of the University of Lisbon Choir (CUL) and the Choir of the Gregorian Institute of Lisbon, under the direction of conductor João Defesa.
The entrance fee is free, by picking up an invitation at the ULisboa stores of the Rectory and the Kaleidoscope, until December 5th.
A special evening where music leads the audience through stories of love, humor and emotion.
This “Ranking of Entrepreneurial Universities”, awarded on the basis of metrics of entrepreneurship and innovation capacity of universities, was announced by Startup Portugal in the “Ranking the Universities - How can academia boost this Ecosystem?”, which took place on Tuesday, 11 November, at the Web Summit in Lisbon.
This Ranking of Entrepreneurial Universities, awarded on the basis of metrics of entrepreneurship and innovation capacity of universities, was presented during the session “Ranking the Universities - How can academia boost this Ecosystem?”, which featured a short talk on how academia can help transform research projects and transfer academic knowledge to the wider economy.
This distinction is in line with the results of the ULisboa Startup Impact Report 2025, carried out with Dealroom, which highlights the impact of ULisboa on the national ecosystem. According to the study, there are already more than 1,000 startups launched by students and alumni of ULisboa, with an aggregate valuation of more than 24 billion euros, present in more than 40 countries and which have raised more than 850 million euros in venture capital since 2024 alone.
From the universe of startups with ULisboa DNA, 4 out of the 6 national unicorns have emerged, namely Talkdesk, Tekever, Outsystems and Anchorage Digitail. From the startups founded by Alumni ULisboa, also emerging as a potential unicorns are companies such as Cambrian, Unbabel, Distalmotion and Amboss . Also considered as “rising stars”, i.e. companies valued at more than 200 million euros, are Bhout, Stake, Bloq.it, Indie Campers and Busup.
“This recognition reflects ULisboa's commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and the transfer of knowledge to society. It's a result that belongs to our entire academic community”, emphasises Francisco Correia dos Santos, Vice-Rector of ULisboa.
For all these reasons, ULisboa is today the most entrepreneurial university in Portugal.
Structures such as the Técnico Innovation Centre, Tec Labs and ULisboa's Technology Transfer and Knowledge Enhancement Centre, combined with accelerator programmes, open innovation and Interdisciplinary Networks, can help transform research projects and transfer scientific knowledge to the market, with an impact on the national economy.
This is the balance of the report ULisboa Startup Impact Report 2025, developed in partnership with Dealroom, which positions Universidade de Lisboa as a driving force for the country's entrepreneurial and technological transformation. ULisboa is now the most entrepreneurial university in Portugal:
The knowledge that is generated at ULisboa can, and will, generate even more impact for society.
This is what drives us.
And that's how we will build the future: together.
In partnership with the Casa de Bragança Foundation, Universidade de Lisboa invites the entire academic community to the opening of the exhibition entitled 'The 500th Anniversary of the birth of Luís de Camões', which will take place on 30 October,at 17.30, in the Pavilhão de Portugal Exhibition Centrein Parque das Nações.
The exhibition unites some of the most notable works of Camões belonging to King D. Manuel II, as well as emblematic works from the Foundation's historical and cultural heritage.
The exhibition will be held at the Pavilhão de Portugal from October 30 to January 15, 2026 and the admission is free.
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Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 18.00, except on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
The objective of these awards is to recognise and distinguish the best Master's and PhD work carried out at ULisboa, whose research falls within the broad category of Health, in any of its various scientific, technological, social or human dimensions.
The objectives of the Awards are the following:
Worth €250 for the best Master's work and €1000 for the best PhD work, the prizes will be awarded in each of the following areas:
The ULisboa Prize - RedeSAÚDE 2025 takes place within the framework of the 9th Annual netSAÚDE Conference, to be held on 26 November, 2025.
All students and researchers who meet the conditions set out in the regulations can submit their application by filling in online form by the deadline of November 12, 2025.
Any questions about the awards and the 9th Annual RedeSAÚDE Conference can be sent to: rede.saude@ulisboa.pt
This outfit will also include an epitome, a distinctive element of each school, personalised with the respective colour, which will be available soon.
The new model of academic attire has been developed by Inês Simões, Michelle Santos and Pedro Noronha Feio, professors at the School of Architecture from ULisboa, and is distinguished by its straight cut in black fabric, seams with sealing tape and the use of ultrasonic construction technology. Professor Mário Matos Ribeiro was also involved. The challenge set to the designers was to reinterpret a garment deeply linked to academic tradition, giving it modernity and innovation.
This academic attire also marks an important moment for ULisboa, as it is the first model created since the merger between the former Universidade de Lisboa and Universidade Técnica de Lisboa.
At the moment, the new gown can be purchased by all ULisboa PhD graduates, upon proof of their degree, and by ULisboa professors and researchers, at ULisboa store in the Rectorate.
More information and instructions for use at ULisboa's website.
The University of Lisbon is taking another step towards inclusion.
On October 15th, at Pavilhão de Portugalthe educational program will be presented Single courseswhich opens the doors of higher education to young people with intellectual and psychosocial difficulties.
With a personalized approach, no prerequisites and no degree conferment, participants will have access to isolated curricular units in the areas of Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Engineering, with individualized accompaniment and a focus on personal, academic and professional development.
We have the support of: Jerónimo Martins, SEMEAR and Valor T.
Join us!
The money raised will go to the Alumni Solidarity Scholarships - Association of ULisboa Alumni.
The concert begins with a short piece by Eduardo Toldrá, entitled Camperola. This will be followed by violinist Marina Martín, together with the Barcelona Youth Symphony Orchestra (JOSB), who will perform Félix Mendelssohn's famous concerto for violin and orchestra in E major.
The programme will end with a performance of Symphony No. 6 by P.I. Tchaikovsky.
Tickets on sale online (€5 + €1 commission). The money raised goes to Solidarity Scholarships Alumni ULisboa.
Further information here.