Following the election process held at CQM, on 20th of January of 2025, Professor João Rodrigues was elected CQM Scientific Coordinator for a new term (2025-2026 biennium) at the head of the destinies of this National Research Unit, based at the University of Madeira and supported by FCT and ARDITI. His application with the motto “Strengthen and transform CQM for the challenges of the present and future. Above all the people”, was unanimously recognized by the voting members of the Electoral College.