SPOT Nordic presents its new board [2025-2026]

SPOT Nordic is excited to announce its new direction for the mandate launched on 7 December at the last General Assembly, made up of dedicated members who are committed to strengthening collaboration between Portuguese and Nordic graduate professionals. This team brings a renewed vision and the goal of further increasing the impact of our community.

Find out who constitutes the new direction of SPOT Nordic for the year 2025 and 2026. The National Representations of each country, the Scientific Council, its Presidency and Coordination, Coordination of specific projects such as GraPE and support structures for the Board will also be announced shortly.

Nova Direção

• Presidente: David Pereira de Castro. A sua experiência em economia e política internacional, assim como na promoção da colaboração diplomática, contribuem com know-how e capacidade estratégica de continuar a desenvolver o nível de impacto da associação.

• Vice-Presidente:  Ana Catarina Silva. Responsável por apoiar a presidência e impulsionar projetos estratégicos, como é o caso do projecto "Da ciência à Indústria".

• Tesoureiro/a: Sérgio Dias. Garantirá uma gestão financeira eficiente e sustentável dos projetos, de forma a garantir a estabilidade e continuidade da associação.

• Secretário/a: Rita Valinhas. Focada na organização e comunicação das atividades da associação, assim como na promoção e mapeamento de novos associados.

• Vogais: Íris Santos, Sandra Carapeto, Pedro Carvalho e Vera Pinheiro. Cada um com as suas valências, colaboram com a associação em diversas iniciativas e projetos.

About SPOT Nordic

Founded in January 2020 at the Residence of the Embassy of Portugal in Denmark, SPOT Nordic emerged from the initiative of Portuguese researchers and graduate professionals living in the Nordic countries. With the aim of representing and defending the interests of a highly qualified community, the association also acts as a bridge to strengthen relations between Portugal and the Nordic countries.

Mission and Goals:

• Representation: Defend the interests of Portuguese researchers and professionals in the Nordic countries, promoting their integration and visibility.

• Growth: Strengthen ties with Portugal and promote the influence of the Portuguese community in the region.

• Promotion: Stimulating scientific diplomacy, creating connections between academics, graduates and Portuguese and Nordic institutions.

  
  

We appreciate the trust and support of all members. We invite the community to follow our activities and actively participate in this new cycle, contributing to strengthen the network of Portuguese professionals and researchers in northern Europe.

Together, we will continue to promote excellence, collaboration and scientific diplomacy between Portugal and the Nordic countries.