Opening session ULusófona Welcome Session for Academic Staff and Researchers 2026/2027

Universidade Lusófona opens its doors to all academic and research staff for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year. We look forward to beginning this new cycle together, marked by success, collaboration, and shared achievements.

This event is dedicated to all members of our Academic Community, with a special welcome to those joining our teaching and research teams for the first time.

Programme

Venues

• José Araújo Auditorium – Victor de Sá Library | Universidade Lusófona – Lisbon University Centre
• Main Hall | Universidade Lusófona – Porto University Centre

11:00 | Opening Session

• Speakers:
  Talent Management Office

11:05 | The Lusófona Educational Project: Vision, Mission, Organisational Values and Future Challenges

• Speaker:
  Professor Manuel Damásio | Member of the COFAC Board of Directors

11:20 | Expected Contributions from Lusófona Teaching and Research Staff

• Speaker:
  Professor José Bragança de Miranda | Rector of Universidade Lusófona

11:30 | Operational Integration: Scheduled Training Activities

• Speakers:
  Talent Management Office

11:40 | Operational Integration: Practical Aspects of Everyday Life at the University

• Speakers:
  Human Resources Office

11:50 | Mobility Opportunities for Academic and Research Staff

• Speakers:
  Lusófona International Office

12:00 | Integration into the Academic Unit

• Speaker:
  Representative of the Academic Unit Secretariats

12:10 | Research and Development Initiatives

• Speakers:
  Lusófona Institute for Research and Development (ILIND)

12:20 | Library Resources and PURE Platform Presentation

• Speakers:
  Victor de Sá Library

12:30 | Practical Information for Campus Life

• Speakers:
  People and Property Safety Service

12:40 | Questions and Answers

12:45 | Closing Session

12:50 | Campus Tour

• Speakers:
  Public Relations Office

Watch the Campus Tour here!

At the Porto University Centre, the event will also be attended by the Deputy Administrator of Universidade Lusófona – Porto University Centre, Dr Natália Pereira.