Information: Government promotes 19 training courses for Taxi drivers
In order to ensure the professional training of taxi drivers, the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures informs that the schedule for the training courses to take place in 2011 has been published. 19 training courses are scheduled for this year on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, Santa Maria, São Jorge, Graciosa and Flores, being carried out by NORM... more >>

Information: Santa Maria space station has become autonomous in the operation of space missions
The Santa Maria Station, integrated in the European Space Agency (ESA), has reached a level of quality and importance in the international space context. According to this assessment, it has gained operational autonomy in space missions. This fact was confirmed by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures on Tuesday morning during the visit to the space structure in the be... more >>

Information: Government supports the organisation of scientific events in the Azores
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has launched a public call for tenders for the submission of applications to support the organisation of conferences, meetings, seminars and other scientific events in the Azores. The application period takes place until March 7, 2011. With the implementation of this measure, the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and... more >>

Information: Government raises the awareness of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology for partnerships in regional high-end scientific projects
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures met the chairman of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), the entity which the Regional Government calls for support and partnerships for the development of regional projects at an international level. The meeting was held in Ponta Delgada on Sunday night. Speaking to the media, José Contente said that th... more >>

Information: Traditional European Tide Mills on display at Expolab
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures presided over the opening of the exhibition “Moinhos de Maré do Ocidente Europeu” (Tide Mills of Western Europe) at Expolab, Lagoa. Mills, being traditional structures that use renewable energy sources such as wind and water, “have always contributed to the economic activity, in general, as well as to food pr... more >>

Information: Government welcomes the coming of more companies to the Azores
The Government of the Azores welcomes the coming of more companies to the Region, especially if they demonstrate interest in implementation of projects in emerging areas of the regional economy. The statement was made by José Contente, Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, at the end of an audience to exchange greeting, which was granted by the President of the Gov... more >>

Information: Safeguard of marine resources and transfer of knowledge are challenges that the Azores must face with strength
The safeguard of marine resources in the Azores and the transfer of knowledge that may lead to their use in business context are “two challenges and opportunities that we must seize with all our energy.” The statement was made by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures during the opening ceremony of the scientific forum to support the decision-making process... more >>

Information: Regional Government pleased with the approval of the CTBT radionuclide station on São Miguel and the infrasound station on Graciosa
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, is satisfied with the international certification of the Radionuclide RN53 Station, implemented on the island of São Miguel to monitor nuclear tests, likewise the infrasound IS42 station on the island of Graciosa that has been recently installed and certified. Both stations, integrated... more >>

Information: Government wants to prepare the Azores for the exploitation of mineral resources of hydrothermal vents
The Government of the Azores believes within a few years it will possible to exploit the mineral resources of hydrothermal vents and seabed rocks or turn the mud from the hot spring in Furnas into value-added products for the global market.”The information was provided by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, José Contente, at the Legislative Assembly on We... more >>

Information: Microbial Observatory of Furnas promotes activities during Science Week
The Microbial Observatory of Furnas (OMIC), integrated the Science Centres Network administered by the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, promotes the initiative “Science and Us” included in the Scientific Dissemination month.In order to celebrate the National Day of Scientific Culture on November 24, the OMIC has organised a series of activities addresse... more >>