Information: Regional Secretary for Education denies closing of schools in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture denied in Praia da Vitória that the Regional Government intends to close schools in the archipelago. Luiz Fagundes Duarte visited on Wednesday the Vitorino Nemésio Secondary School and Francisco Ornelas da Câmara Basic Education School. The government official assured that no basic education school will be closed, either in r... more >>

Information: Luiz Fagundes Duarte reveals that investments for 2014 are targeted to improve school results
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture revealed today in Horta that the investments for 2014 in the area of education "will focus on the improvement of school results and the combat to early dropout from school." Speaking at the Legislative Assembly under the debate of the proposed Regional Plan and Budget for next year, Luiz Fagundes Duarte said this guideline "embodies the fu... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports research centres at the University of the Azores
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Culture, will fund nine scientific research centres at the University of the Azores, which represents a global investment of 70 thousand Euros. These funds are primarily targeted at the support of research, development and innovation institutions in order to consolidate a sustained network of reference and ... more >>

Information: Azorean Science Centres celebrate National Scientific Culture Day
The Government of the Azores, through the São Miguel, Faial and Terceira Science Centres, will join the celebrations of the National Scientific Culture Day on Sunday, November 24. The National Scientific Culture Day was created with the purpose of celebrating the birthday of Rómulo de Carvalho, a distinguished professor of Physics and Chemistry, and disseminating his work in the promot... more >>

Information: Luiz Fagundes Duarte defends that we are still on time to overcome the "madness" in education in Portugal
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture defended in Angra do Heroísmo that "we are still on time to successfully overcome the madness that has taken over education in Portugal." "Contrary to the centralising trend that has long been the hallmark of our educational system, we must move towards decentralisation, autonomy and the flexibility of schools," defended Luiz Fagundes... more >>

Information: Luiz Fagundes Duarte announces amendments to legislation on the support to cultural activities
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture revealed on Friday that the Government of the Azores "is preparing a series of amendments" to the legislation on the support to cultural activities in the archipelago. Speaking at the end of a hearing at the Standing Committee on Social Affairs of the Legislative Assembly, Luiz Fagundes Duarte added that the amendments to regional legi... more >>

Information: General Rules on Scientific Research Grants published in the Official Journal today
The Government of the Azores published today the General Rules on the Scientific Research and Management Support Grants of the Regional Fund for Science. This document regulates the selection and hiring process as well as the legal scheme applicable to all grant holders. These rules will enter into force on Friday and were approved by the Foundation for Science and Technology. In accordance with... more >>

Information: Azores want "inclusive school," defends Luiz Fagundes Duarte
The Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Culture defended that the Azores want to promote an "inclusive school" that takes into consideration the difficulties of students. Luiz Fagundes Duarte stressed that in addition to the "Oportunidades" Programme, which supports the integration of students with special education needs (students with physical disabilities) in regular classes, the Az... more >>

Information: Regional Government welcomes decision of the National Government on the University of the Azores
The Regional Government welcomes the fact that the National Government has finally assumed their responsibilities to the University of the Azores, which is under its jurisdiction, by granting the necessary funds to support the University overcoming its well-known difficulties. However, the Government of the Azores calls the attention for the challenges that still lie ahead and for the need of fin... more >>

Information: Funding of the University of the Azores is under the responsibility of the National Government
With regard to the news on the negotiations between the University of the Azores and Region to secure its funding, the Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Culture clarifies the following: 1. The funding of the University of the Azores falls within the responsibilities of the National Government as in accordance with the State's powers in these matters; 2. The aid granted by the Regio... more >>