Ronaldo Sousa was one of three main authors (equal contribution as first author) of the study “Conservation status of freshwater mussels in Europe: state of the art and future challenges” that call attention for the conservation status of freshwater mussels in Europe. The paper was published on Biological Reviews, one of the most prestigious international scientific journals.

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Anfiteatro do Departamento de Biologia, Campus de Gualtar, Braga, 17 de dezembro, 14h-16h.

This activity will promote awareness for the role of biodiversity in the functioning of rivers and the threats caused by human activities. It includes a brief theoretical presentation and two practical activities. The first practical activity will demonstrate the role of biodiversity in the functions performed by the rivers and will show how invasive species can affect native species therefore compromising the functioning of many rivers. The second practical activity aims at demonstrating how human activities can affect the relationship between the health of river ecosystems and the benefits they provide to ensure human wellbeing.

Organization: Department of Biologia of the School of Sciences of the University of Minho, Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology, and the Landscape Laboratory

Coordination: Cláudia Pascoal and Fernanda Cássio

Lecturing: José Pedro Ramião and Francisco Carvalho

Contacts:
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The III Symposium of the PhD Programme on Molecular and Environmental Biology (PDBMA)  was held on the 26th November 2015 at the School of Sciences Amphitheatre, University of Minho.

More information: http://pdbma15.wix.com/3jornpdbma.

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The 32nd Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists will take place in Gualtar Campus of UMinho, Braga, from 28th August to 1st September 2016. 

This symposium is an international forum to gather researchers from around the world, to share and discuss their findings regarding the broad and interdisciplinary field of Nematology. 

Further information about the event is provided on the website: esn2016braga.com. 

This, FREE REGISTRATION, participative workshop will be held at the APDL – Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo auditorium. The workshop will focus on the definition of conservation objectives for marine Natura 2000 sites and the incorporation of fisheries on management plans. Participants will include national and international experts, who will present several relevant case studies. In order discuss important issues and solutions, as well as summarize future strategies, debate sessions, open to all participants, will be organized. This way, we invite all key stakeholders and general public to participate on this event.

Date: 2 & 3 December 2015, Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
Free Registration: http://en.workshop.marprolife.org/

November 25, 2015, 14-17h

University of Minho, CPII, auditorium B2 

A workshop on the importance of green spaces aiming at creating a botanical garden at the Minho University took place at the Campus de Gualtar on 25 November. The event was organized by the Association of Applied Biology Students (NEBAUM) and by Profs Fernanda Cássio and Cláudia Pascoal of the Department of Biology of the School of Sciences. The invited speakers focused on case studies and described the difficulties, the challenges and the opportunities arising from the implementation of new green spaces and new botanical gardens. The event was attended by about 200 participants, including representatives of the Rectory and the City Council of Braga.

Students of bachelor, master or PhD can submit articles on conservation and biodiversity of estuaries and rivers. Prize is 500 euros and Applications are open until 15 January.

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The PhD thesis of Arunava Pradhan titled Impacts of nanoparticles to microbes and invertebrates: from community responses to cellular targets, developed at the CBMA in the University of Minho, under the supervision of Fernanda Cássio, Cláudia Pascoal and S. Seena, was awarded as the 2nd best European PhD thesis in Freshwater Sciences 2013-2014 by the European Federation for Freshwater Sciences

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Genebra, Suíça, 9 July 2015

Synopsis: Adrenaline Addicts

Adrenaline is a hormone produced in response to stress. It produces a number of physiological effects and stimulates our “fight of flight” responses. When in face of danger, this sensation reminds us we are alive and such moments become unforgettable.

The offer of experiences for making the commoner wish to live on the edge has been growing due to increased demand. These activities have some underlying danger and risk, often associated to high speed or heights, extreme conditions or, most of the times, a combination of all of this.

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