FCT officially celebrates its 25th anniversary today

On July 28, 1997, the Organic Law of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) was approved, meaning that today marks 25 years since its creation. The order established the FCT as "a public institute with administrative and financial autonomy, with responsibilities in the areas of promotion, financing, monitoring, and evaluation of science and technology institutions, programs, and projects, as well as the training and qualification of human resources." Its headquarters are located on the first and second floors of the building at Av. Dom Carlos I, 126, where it still operates, and as the Northern Delegation, one floor at Av. da Boavista, in Porto.

To mark its 25th anniversary, FCT has been promoting, since the beginning of this year, a program of scientific conferences consisting of 12 sessions, held in different cities, which aim to stimulate discussion on topics that are important for the future of science in Portugal and Europe. These sessions have been attended by guests and representatives from various areas of science and technology in Portugal, in which FCT, as the national agency for funding scientific activity, has played a prominent role over the last 25 years.

Take notes of the sessions we still have until the end of the year by visiting the FCT 25th Anniversary celebrations page, where you can also revisit the sessions that have already taken place by watching the recordings available for viewing.