On 17 September, the University of Lisbon will hold the Solemn Opening Session of the 2026/27 Academic Year.
Marking the beginning of a new academic year, this Solemn Opening Session of the Academic Year, is an important milestone in the University's academic life, bringing together the entire University of Lisbon community.
Programme
Reception of Guests
Performance by Tunas
Academic Procession
Solemn Opening Session of the Academic Year
Speeches
Tânia Fernandes, Technical and Administrative Staff Member
Leonor Calado, Student
Patrícia Pereira, Teacher
Tribute to Retirees of the University of Lisbon
Speech by Luís Ferreira, Rector of the University of Lisbon
Speech by His Excellency The President of the Republic, António José Seguro
Performance by the Children's and Youth Choir of the University of Lisbon
Closing of the Session Solemn
Sunset Party Bem-vindo à ULisboa
The ceremony forms part of “Bem-vindo à ULisboa”, the University's welcome programme for new students, which takes place on the same day along the Alameda da Universidade. The programme includes the distribution of welcome kits to new students and a Sunset Party.
This is an official University of Lisbon event. Photographs and video recordings will be taken throughout the venue for the University's institutional communication purposes, including publication on its website, digital social media channels, brochures and other informational materials.
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