On the day we celebrate the International Day of the Research Manager, we also mark the official establishment of SCIGESTPT , the Portuguese Association for Science Management.
This non-profit, nationwide association has been created with the aim of: Strengthening the identity and professional recognition of Science, Technology and Innovation Management Professionals; Promoting the sharing of experiences, good practices, and collaborative networks; Contributing to the strategic recognition of the role of management within the science, technology and innovation system in Portugal; and Defining and implementing a collective action agenda for the future of the profession. CICANT and Lusófona University are currently represented through the Unit’s Science Manager, Margarida Santos, a founding member of the newly established Association. We invite you to follow all initiatives and take part in the its first official event: the 1st National Conference of the Portuguese Association for Science Management, which will take place on 8 October 2025, at the University of Aveiro.
