The Faculty of Biotechnology of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and the Portuguese Biotechnology Society organise the annual Biotechnology Olympics. Aimed at secondary school students, this event aims to promote:

• Scientific and technological culture among secondary school students
• Knowledge of biotechnology in its many guises
• Interest in activities on a national scale

16-05-2025 | 9:30 am | Biotechnology Building

Programme

9:30 am - Check in and presentation of attendance certificates to finalists

10:00 am - Practical test for students

10:15 am - Laboratory activity for teachers (Study of enthalpy variation)

11:30 am – Snack

12:00 am - Theory test for students

12:15 am - Lecture for teachers (Climate change: causes and consequences)

1:00 pm - Free lunch

2:30 pm - Visit to the School of Biotechnology building

3:30 pm - Experimental activity for students and teachers (Discovering Sensory Analysis)

4:30 pm – Snack

5:00 pm - Final prize-giving session

6:00 pm - Closing ceremony