xSTF shines in university competitions
The cybersecurity group based at FCUP stood out in two hackathons organized by the Universities of Coimbra and Aveiro.
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The cybersecurity group based at FCUP stood out in two hackathons organized by the Universities of Coimbra and Aveiro.
cybersecurity CTF
The initiative founded by FCUP students was awarded the “Rising Junior Initiative 2025” prize, in recognition of its evolution and consistent growth throughout the year.
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The award, aimed at the best first-year students in the 2024/2025 academic year, will be presented on University Day 2026 (March 23).
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Álvaro Figueira won over the award jury with the presentation of “From Abstract to Prototype: theory, practice, reflection and incremental improvement in Human–Computer Interaction.”
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Ricardo Ferreira, a PhD student in Computer Science, stood out with his presentation of an algorithm to improve surgical planning.
PD:CC international distinction