Recent News and events
Giordano Cotti wins the 2026 Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics
05/04/2026
Giordano Cotti has been awarded the 2026 Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics. Giordano is a permanent researcher in the Grupo de Física Matemática and the Department of Mathematics at IST and was selected for this honor by the International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS). This prestigious award recognizes fundamental and applied research that represents a significant advancement in the fields of mathematics, physics, and computer science.
Career Training Workshops (Alameda Edition)
24/03/2026
Only in the screen at the Mathematics Building entrance.
Book launch: Relativity by Albert Einstein
19/03/2026 18:30
@ Anfiteatro Va1, Pavilhão de Eng. Civil
Book launch for Relatividade by Albert Einstein, prefaced by Professor José Natário.
Meetup - Construction sector and engineering
19/03/2026 12:00
@ Campus Alameda
Only in the screen at the Mathematics Building entrance.
2026 Abel Prize
19/03/2026
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has awarded the 2026 Abel Prize to Gerd Faltings for his groundbreaking contributions to arithmetic geometry and number theory. Currently a director at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Faltings is perhaps best known for his 1983 proof of the Mordell Conjecture, a monumental achievement that transformed our understanding of Diophantine equations. This prestigious honor recognizes his profound mathematical insight, which solved long-standing problems that have reshaped the landscape of modern mathematics.
Summer internships
17/03/2026 12:00
Anfiteatro Abreu Faro, Complexo Interdisciplinar
Only in the screen at the Mathematics Building entrance.
Get Ready for Náboj 2026: The International Team Math Competition!
13/03/2026 09:30
@ Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa
Get ready for Náboj 2026, the international mathematics competition whose Portuguese edition will be hosted by Instituto Superior Técnico. In this fast-paced contest, teams from five secondary schools race against the clock to solve as many problems as possible in 120 minutes. Unlike standard school exercises, Náboj problems are designed to challenge ingenuity and logical thinking, making the competition exciting for both newcomers and experienced olympiad participants. Teams compete in Junior (up to 10th grade) and Senior categories, with the chance to compare results internationally against students from over a dozen countries. Registration is now open, so gather your team, put your problem-solving skills to the test, and discover the infinite beauty hidden in mathematics!
[Updated with photo from the 2026 edition]
GEMS (GEometry MeetingS)
13/03/2026
@ Universidade do Minho
The next edition of GEMS (GEometry MeetingS) is coming soon. This is a collaborative initiative supported by five Portuguese research centers aimed at strengthening the geometry research community. The meeting will feature topics ranging from the topology of higher-dimensional automata to critical metrics and primitive immersions. These regular gatherings provide an informal and engaging environment for researchers to exchange ideas and explore emerging trends in geometry and related areas. For any information, please feel free to contact the organizers.
Teaching Assistants (Monitors) in 2026/2027 - Applications until April 21
11/03/2026 — 21/04/2026
Following the model of the current academic year, the Department of Mathematics at IST will be opening Teaching Assistant (Monitor) positions for the 2026/27 academic year.
These positions are preferentially intended for students enrolled in the 1st year of the following master’s programs in 2026/27:
Application to Master’s Programs:
Applications for these master’s programs at the Department of Mathematics are open for final-year undergraduate students (or graduates) who have completed at least 138 ECTS credits.
(https://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/pt/ensino/estudar-no-tecnico/concursos-de-acesso/mestrados/)
Other Eligibility Cases:
A small number of monitor positions may be awarded to:
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Exceptionally good students of the Licenciatura em Matemática Aplicada e Computação (LMAC) who will be in the 3rd year in 2026/27.
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Students who will be in the 2nd year of MMAC or MECD in 2026/27 and do not hold a research grant during the monitoring period.
Position Details:
Duties:
Monitors may be assigned to:
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Teach practical classes for one course per semester/period (max. 4 hours/week), depending on departmental needs and the student’s preferences/skills. Courses include, for example: Linear Algebra, Calculus I-III, Probability and Statistics, Computational Mathematics, Programming, Theory of Computation, Discrete Mathematics.
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Teach laboratory classes (up to 5 hours/week).
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Provide other types of equivalent support deemed necessary by the course coordinators.
How to Apply:
Interested students should send an email with the subject "Application for Monitor" by April 21st to:
Prof. João Rasga - joao.rasga@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Required Documentation:
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Motivation Letter
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CV
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Transcript of Records / Screenshot of grades to date, including the weighted average.
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Name of one or two professors who can provide a reference.
Additional Notes:
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PS1: Please note that the research units associated with the Department of Mathematics (CAMGSD, CEMAT, and SQIG) periodically offer research grants (preferentially for 2nd-year master’s students).
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PS2: Master’s students in 2026/27 can only be monitors for the Department of Mathematics if they are enrolled in MMAC or MECD.
Alumni Talks Women Edition 2026
09/03/2026 12:30
Salão Nobre, Instituto Superior Técnico
Only in the screen at the Mathematics Building entrance.
