After scoring 980 on the Enem essay and not passing, student is accepted at UFRJ and family celebrates with a poster on the balcony: 'I thought it was a prank'
A Brazilian student, Luísa Barbosa, celebrates her acceptance into the University Federal do Rio de Janeiro after a rigorous study routine, despite previously failing to gain admission despite a high essay score on the Enem exam.
90% of channels with misogynistic discourse mapped by UFRJ in 2024 remain active on YouTube
A recent study shows that 90% of YouTube channels identified as having misogynistic content are still active and have increased their following significantly in 2024.
Classifieds from Edimilson: see job openings from March 9 to 13
This article discusses job openings available in Brazil from March 9 to 13, including internship and trainee positions at UFRJ and permanent job openings at Prezunic supermarkets.
Article about polylaminin has errors and will be revised, says researcher to newspaper
Biologist Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio announces that errors in a pre-print article on polylaminin as a treatment for spinal cord injury will be corrected before resubmission to scientific journals.
UFRJ technology uses electrical stimuli to reduce Parkinson's tremors
Researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro have developed a low-cost technology that uses electrical stimuli to help reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Tatiana Sampaio, researcher of polylaminin, will be honored by Alerj
Tatiana Sampaio, a researcher from UFRJ, will receive the Benemérita title from the State of Rio de Janeiro for her work on polylaminin, an experimental substance for spinal cord injury treatment.
Medicine has an explosion of unfilled vacancies in the first call after changes in the Sisu
The number of unfilled places in medical courses surged during the first call of Brazil's Sisu 2026, particularly at federal universities like UFRJ, raising concerns among experts.
Debate on polylaminin could clarify the boundaries of science
The discussion surrounding the Brazilian clinical research on polylaminin highlights both the potential benefits and limitations of the molecule, which may offer hope in treating severe spinal injuries.
It’s #FAKE profile on Instagram that pretends to be Tatiana Sampaio, researcher of polylaminin
A fake Instagram profile impersonating Tatiana Sampaio, a researcher from UFRJ, has been identified, misleading followers with false information about her work.
Polylaminin researcher will receive a medal from the government of Espírito Santo
Tatiana Sampaio, a researcher from UFRJ, will be awarded the Jerônimo Monteiro medal by the Espírito Santo government for her work on polylaminin, a molecular treatment for spinal cord injuries.
Polylaminin: a molecule discovered in Brazil 'by chance' that became hope to reverse spinal cord injuries
Polylaminin, a modified version of the naturally occurring laminin protein, is being studied as a new potential treatment for spinal cord injury victims in Brazil, although it is still in early clinical trial phases.