Venue

Aveiro, next to the sea and the ria (estuary), is crossed by a network of channels through which moliceiros (local boats) meander. These slim, colourful vessels used to collect algae and seaweed, and today are for sightseeing trips.

Visiting Aveiro on foot does not require too much effort both because the city is flat, and anyone who enjoys cycling can take a "BUGA" - bicycles made freely available by Aveiro City Council.

Aveiro has a number of buildings in Art Nouveau style that are worth seeing. Many are situated along the main channel, but there are some off the beaten track and in other locations. The location of the buildings is indicated in a guide available at the Tourist Office and you can get to know this style even better in the Museum dedicated to it.

Another important place to visit is the Aveiro Museum in the Convent of Jesus, where you can admire the Mausoleum of Princess Saint Joana and the gilded woodcarvings that decorate the interior of the church. These are to be found in abundance in the chapel of Senhor das Barrocas and with less exuberance in the Misericordia Church, whose mannerist portal deserves mention. Those who appreciate contemporary Portuguese architecture should not miss the University buildings.

Emblematic of the city is the sweet made with eggs and sugar - the “ovos moles" (soft eggs) that are sold in wooden barrels or wrapped in a crusty wafer in different shapes. But before this treat, you can comfort your stomach with the delights that the sea offers, such as shellfish, fresh fish grilled or casseroled and eels, characteristic of this region, which are served casseroled or marinated.

Nearby

There are several places nearby that are worth visiting. Crossing the Ria by boat, you pass through the saltpans and can admire the whiteness of the salt, which during the summer season is formed into pyramids to dry in the sun. On the other side, the São Jacinto Dunes Natural Reserve is about 15 minutes away, with its almost wild beaches.

Those who prefer more entertainment can head South to the Praia da Barra, where they will see the tallest lighthouse in the country, or the Costa Nova, known for its striped “sheds”. Nearby is Ílhavo, a town of strong fishing traditions well documented in its Maritime Museum.

The University of Aveiro

The IBERSENSOR 2022 will be held at the University of Aveiro (UA) in the city centre of Aveiro.

Created in 1973, the University of Aveiro quickly became one of the most dynamic and innovative universities in Portugal. Now a public foundation under private law, it continues to develop and implement its mission to provide undergraduate and postgraduate education, to generate research and promote cooperation with society.

Attended by about 15,000 students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the UA has achieved a significant position amongst higher education institutions in Portugal, being one of the top universities regarding the quality of its infrastructures, the strength of its research and the excellence of its staff. With its three campuses, the University of Aveiro spans the whole district. It is located in three cities:

  • Aveiro, where the main campus is situated
  • Águeda
  • Oliveira de Azeméis

An Exemplary Campus

Campus Santiago, overlooking the Aveiro lagoon, is a prize-winning Campus, renowned for its many buildings designed by famous Portuguese architects. Its buildings are purpose-built for teaching and research, administrative and technical support, and include halls of residence for students and staff, libraries, bookshop, canteens, bars and restaurants, sports facilities, laundry, post-office, stores, kindergarten – all this on one campus, surrounded by the natural beauty of the old saltpans and only a short distance from the city centre.

The Ibersensor 2022 will be held at the University of Aveiro campus, in the Auditorium of the CCCI - Communication Sciences and Image Complex (represented in the pdf map as building 40).
GPS Coordinates: 40º 37' 53'' N8º 39' 27'' W

Address

Campus Universitário de Santiago
3810-193 Aveiro
Portugal
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SPONSORS

We would like to invite you to participate as a sponsor partner on the 12th edition of the Ibero-American Congress on Sensors to be held at the University of Aveiro (UA), Aveiro, in 2022. For more information, please contact us by e_mail ibersensor@chemistry.pt.