Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Brazil
UFSC's Blumenau campus opens its doors for two-day Sepex week themed on women in science
The Federal University of Santa Catarina's Blumenau campus held its teaching, research, extension and innovation week on 20-21 October, as part of Brazil's National Science and Technology Week.
Why it matters: The Blumenau campus community and local visitors were the audience for the 2026 Sepex, which celebrated the strength of women in science.
The Blumenau campus of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) held its Week of Teaching, Research, Extension and Innovation (Sepex) on 20 and 21 October, the university reported.
According to the university, the event formed part of the programme of the National Science and Technology Week (SNCT), whose theme this year was 'Ciência Delas', loosely 'Their Science' with reference to women.
The university said the Blumenau edition welcomed the community and celebrated the strength of women in science, with a range of activities over the two days.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The Blumenau campus community and local public took part in a two-day Sepex held on 20-21 October under the national 'Ciência Delas' theme, which the university linked to celebrating women in science.
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