Learning on holiday
Holidays! We spend months waiting for the opportunity to bury our toes in a few centimetres of sand, while listening in the distance to the roar of the... read more
"National connectivity was only possible thanks to the efforts of FCCN"
João Neves was one of the members of the team that worked on Portugal's first Internet connections in 1991. The technical specialist and coordinator of INESC TEC recalls the role of the FCCN Unit in this pioneering work, highlighting the team spirit that he considers "unforgettable". read more
Open Science promotes open minds and free access to knowledge
The Manager of RCAAP - Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal, Paulo Lopes, highlights the importance of the application of Open Science principles for the development of society, highlighting the efforts made by FCT's FCCN Unit in this area: "FCT is committed to the principles of Open Science". read more
"The Internet has radically changed society"
The computer scientist Fernando Boavida was one of the members of the team that, in 1991, connected Portugal to the Internet. 30 years later, the lecturer and researcher from the University of Coimbra describes the work done and the atmosphere experienced by those who carried out this pioneering work. read more
The interview with the "father" of the Portuguese internet
"All participants had the impression that they were contributing to something big and relevant." read more