Universidade de Lisboa will hold the Formal Opening Ceremony for the 2026/27 Academic Year at 5:00 p.m. on 17 September.
The Inaugural Ceremony is an important milestone in the academic life of ULisboa, celebrating the start of a new academic year and bringing together its entire community.
Programme
Guest Reception
Tunas Performances
Academic Procession
Formal Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year
Remarks by Tânia Fernandes, Technical and Administrative Staff Member
Remarks by Leonor Calado, Student
Remarks by Patrícia Pereira, Member of Faculty
Tribute to Retirees of Universidade de Lisboa
Address by Luís Ferreira, Rector of Universidade de Lisboa
Remarks by His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic, António José Seguro
Performance by Universidade de Lisboa Children's and Youth Choir
Closing of the Formal Session
Sunset Party Welcome to ULisboa
This session is part of the University’s orientation programme for new students “Welcome to ULisboa” which takes place on the same day at Alameda da Universidade, with the presentation of kits welcoming new students and a Sunset Party.
PROCESSION FORMATION: 4:30 p.m.
Faculty members who wish to join the procession must wear academic regalia.
R.S.F.F. by filling out the form of this form through 10 September 2026.
