On 18 April 2026, the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) hosted another edition of the Semifinal of the Junior Chemistry Olympiad, an initiative promoted by the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ) and locally organized by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (DEQB).

The event brought together around 75 students from the 8th and 9th grades, representing 23 schools from the Northern region, who had the opportunity to test their Chemistry knowledge in a challenging and inspiring academic environment.

While the participants were taking the exams, the accompanying teachers attended the lecture “Pedagogical Innovation: Classrooms Inspired by the Future”, delivered by Tiago Durães. The Chemical Engineering Students’ Association (NEEQ), in collaboration with the local organizing team, also promoted a playful and interactive activity for the students, fostering an environment of sharing, learning, and closer contact with higher education.

This initiative reinforces FEUP’s and DEQB’s commitment to promoting science among younger generations, encouraging interest in Chemistry and scientific knowledge.

André Torres Pinto, researcher at LSRE-LCM/ALiCE, FEUP, has been appointed Early Career Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Water Process Engineering, an international journal published by Elsevier dedicated to research and technological advances in water and wastewater treatment.

This appointment represents a significant recognition of his growing scientific impact in the fields of advanced oxidation processes, photocatalysis, electrochemical water treatment, catalytic processes, and emerging technologies for contaminant removal. As an Early Career Editorial Board Member, André will contribute to the editorial development of this journal, dedicated to innovative solutions for sustainable water treatment and resource recovery.

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-water-process-engineering