Annually, since 2014: honoured to be included in the highly-cited researcher's cohort in environment and ecology. Many thanks to collaborators, students, and funders. . . . [ Read More ]
Miguel Bastos Araújo elected member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences
The Lisbon Academy of Sciences, founded in 1779, is a prestigious institution in Portugal with a rich history that spans over two centuries. It holds the distinction of being one of the oldest scientific academies in Europe. Since its establishment, the academy has been dedicated to advancing scientific research and fostering intellectual growth in Portugal. The Academy of Sciences actively . . . [ Read More ]
Miguel Bastos Araújo wins Green Award for Science
On World Environment Day (5th of June), the winners of the second edition of the VISÃO + Águas de Portugal Green Awards were announced. The ceremony took place at the Alcântara Water Factory in Lisbon. Miguel Bastos Araújo was honoured with the 2023 Green Award in the Research category. As part of the Além Risco project, which he coordinated, and mobilised thousands of volunteers to plant over . . . [ Read More ]
The Grand Jury of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity Meets in Berlin
The Grand Jury of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity Grand Jury met in Berlin this week. Miguel B. Araújo, is honoured to serve as vice-Chair of the Jury, together with a group of distinguished personalities. The 4th edition of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity highlights the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s commitment to urgent climate action. Notably, it seeks to speed up the transition to a . . . [ Read More ]
L’Oréal UNESCO Award For Women in Science
We are thrilled to announce that Nuria Galiana won one of the 2023 L’Oréal UNESCO Awards For Women in Science. Nuria, 34 years, has been recognized for her research on the global projection of ecological networks in a changing climate. Her research aims to obtain a holistic understanding of the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. The interactions between species and the structure of . . . [ Read More ]
Highly cited researcher 2022
Proud to have been selected for the 9th consecutive year as Highly Cited by Clarivate Reuters-Thomson: “Recognizing the true pioneers in their fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science™. Of the world’s scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers truly are . . . [ Read More ]
Jury of Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity meets in Lisbon
Miguel B. Araújo, vice-President of the Jury of the "Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian" Prize for Humanity on Climate Change was thrilled to meet his peers after a long period of remote work owing to COVID-19 restrictions. In particular, he is delighted to support next-President of the Jury, former Germany's Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel, in selecting nominated climate-change champions for this 1 M . . . [ Read More ]
Highly Cited Researcher 2021
Honoured to have been selected for the 8th consecutive year as Highly Cited by Clarivate Reuters-Thomson: "Recognizing the true pioneers in their fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science™. Of the world’s scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers truly . . . [ Read More ]
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2021
It was a pleasure to once more co-lead the jury in charge of selecting the winner of the Calouste Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity on Climate Change. Winners are awarded €1 M. This year the prize went for the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy for their coordination of the global effort of cities to address climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. The announcement was made in . . . [ Read More ]
Miguel Araújo identified as Highly Cited 2020
Miguel Bastos Araújo was identified as Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher 2020 in the field of Environment & Ecology. He has been part of this list every year since 2014. A honour he likes to share with collaborators & funders. The 2020 full list can be consulted here: https://bit.ly/3eSfQc4 #HighlyCited2020 . . . [ Read More ]