The award, presented by the Luso-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and shared with the University of St. Joseph, highlights the Técnico's role in education, science, and knowledge sharing between Portugal and China.
Rogério Colaço, president of Técnico, stated that the institution deeply believes that international cooperation is essential for addressing current challenges, emphasizing that science and knowledge know no borders.
The collaboration includes the ULisboa School of Shanghai project, which since 2021 has fostered interaction between the University of Lisbon and partner institutions in China, facilitating exchanges among academic communities, faculty, and students.
The distinction was presented during a gala themed "Innovating for a Sustainable Future," which gathered key entities involved in Luso-Chinese relations. Rogério Colaço thanked the Luso-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Shanghai University, viewing the award as an incentive to further deepen collaboration.
