14-11-2024
Photos : João Lima
The NOVA FCT community, partners and friends gathered on 13 November at the Caparica Campus Grand Auditorium to celebrate the school's 47th anniversary. A history marked by its impact on society, its commitment to excellence in education and the promotion of innovation and knowledge.
The ceremony began with a celebration of the School's raison d'être: its students. Awards and honours were presented to students who were outstanding for their academic merit in the 2022/23 academic year. 'The School is built on its students. May your success continue to reflect the good name of the School,‘ emphasised Margarida Marques, President of the NOVA FCT Students’ Association, in her speech.
The event also paid tribute to the community's commitment and dedication to building a school of reference, recognising employees with 30 years of service and celebrating agreements with retired teachers.
‘NOVA FCT's leadership in research and innovation, both within and beyond NOVA and the country, has contributed to making the University a national and international reference in key areas,’ said João Sàágua, Rector of NOVA University Lisbon.
'Thinking can change the world. Thinking is the deepest expression of our freedom,' said Carla Quintão, NOVA FCT's Vice-Dean for the Scientific Council, underlining the importance of teaching and knowledge in safeguarding a democratic society.
‘We have inspired generations of scientists and engineers. We have built innovation and knowledge, giving back to society the investment it has made in us,’ said José Júlio Alferes, Dean of NOVA FCT. ‘You are all part of a community of talent, creativity and knowledge,’ he added.
Eurico Duarte, the student with the highest entry grade for a NOVA FCT degree, shared the reasons that led him to choose the Caparica Campus to continue his studies: ‘’Opting for a college is not an easy choice; it has repercussions for the future. Having a curriculum that satisfies the academic part and the so-called soft skills, which will allow me to know what role I will have and what computer engineer I will be, were serious considerations. I don't know what my future will be like yet, but I do know what School I'll be at," he explained.
The ceremony also featured musical performances by the Alice Travessa Quartet, the Hot Club, the Linus Trio, singer Charlie Elle, TunaMaria and anTUNiA. Present at the session were representatives from the Rectorate, the NOVA FCT Board, Department Chairs, Research Centre Coordinators, representatives from partner companies, as well as representatives from Almada Town Hall and the Portuguese Navy.
A packed audience celebrated the anniversary. João Sàágua, Rector of NOVA at the time of his speech.
Carla Quintão, Vice-Dean for the Pedagogical Council.
Margarida Marques, President of NOVA FCT's Student Association.
Dean Board. From left to right: Carlos Chastre, Teresa Santos Silva, Cesaltina Frade, José Júlio Alferes, Eurico Cabrita, José Paulo Santos, Carla Quintão.
Francisca Manuel Gaspar Vieira's sister receives the two student awards: Best Student of all NOVA FCT courses and Best Student of the Science courses.
Tomás Noválio, is presented with the award for Best Student in the Engineering programmes in the presence of Lídia Santiago, National Vice-President of the Order of Engineers.
Eurico Duarte, student with the highest entry grade in the undergraduate programme, with the Dean of NOVA FCT.
Signing and renewing agreements moment.
Honouring workers with 30 years' service.
Charlie Elle's performance thrilled the audience.
.José Moura, Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, and Leopoldo Guimarães, former Dean of NOVA FCT and former Rector of NOVA University Lisbon.
Quarteto Alice Travessa, from Hot Clube.
Linus Trio during the performance.
Performance by anTUNiA.
The celebratory toast to 47 years of NOVA FCT.
Dean breaks the birthday cake.
Photogallery here.
