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Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Brazil

Unicamp's Scientific Initiation Congress brings 1,724 students to present projects over three days

At Unicamp's Scientific Initiation Congress in Brazil, 1,724 students presented projects across three days, on subjects ranging from family farming to energy efficiency.

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Why it matters: The 1,724 Unicamp students presenting at the congress had three days of sessions in which to show their projects.

Unicamp's newsroom reported that 1,724 students presented projects at the university's Scientific Initiation Congress (Congresso de Iniciação Científica).

According to Unicamp, the presentations ran over three days at the university.

The university said the projects, covering subjects from family farming to energy efficiency, are capable of transforming realities and highlight a contribution to society.

Editor’s view

Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor

The congress involved 1,724 Unicamp students presenting projects over three days, which the university framed as contributions to society in areas such as family farming and energy efficiency.

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