Welcome Sessions for New Students 26/27

We are preparing all the welcome activities. Soon you will be able to check all the events available to you, according to your course, faculty or school.

• Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre
  • School of Health Sciences and Technologies (ECTS)

    17 September
    Opening session of the academic year for all courses
    Auditório Agostinho da Silva

    • 2:30 pm - Opening session of the academic year for all courses

    17 September
    Welcome session Integrated Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences
    Auditório Agostinho da Silva

    • 4:00 pm - Welcome session Integrated Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences

    17 September
    Welcome session Bachelor's in Beauty Care and Well-Being
    ECTS training room (B.1.3)

    • 4:00 pm - Welcome session Bachelor's in Beauty Care and Well-Being

    17 September
    Welcome session Bachelor's in Nutritional Sciences and Master's in Clinical Nutrition
    Awaiting room allocation

    • 4:00 pm - Welcome session Bachelor's in Nutritional Sciences and Master's in Clinical Nutrition

    17 September
    Welcome session Master's in Chemistry of Natural Bioactives
    ECTS training room (B.1.3)

    • 1:45 pm - Welcome session Master's in Chemistry of Natural Bioactives

  • School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (ECATI)
    • Department of Communication Sciences (DCC)

      Tuesday, 08 September

      • 10:30 am - Welcome session for new students and presentation of the Department of Communication Sciences (DCC) and its Study Programmes
      • 11:00 am - Information on regulations and the operation of the Technical and Administrative Services for DCC programmes
        Dr Sónia Luís
      • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Research in university databases
        Dr José Luís Carvalho - Victor de Sá Library | Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre

      Wednesday, 09 September

      • 10:30 am - Presentation of the University's Mentoring and Buddy Programmes
        Professor Paula Lopes
      • 11:00 am - Workshop on digital tools for university students
        Professor Daniel Cardoso
      • 12:00 pm - Workshop "From School to University"
        Professor Daniel Cardoso
      • 2:00 pm - Guided tour of the University facilities
        Meeting Point – PUI

    • Department of Cinema and Media Arts (DCAM)

      10 September 2026 (Thursday)
      Welcome Session for 1st Year Students of the Department of Cinema and Media Arts (DCAM)
      Cinema Fernando Lopes

      • 2:00 pm - Presentation of the Department of Cinema and Media Arts
      • 2:00 pm - Presentation of GAENEE
      • 2:00 pm - Presentation of FilmEU

      10 September 2026
      Welcome for Communication Design Students
      DELLI (S.0.1)

      • 11:00 am - Presentation of the semester to Bachelor's Degree in Communication Design students and student portfolio viewing and presentation
      • 2:00 pm - Risograph printing workshop

      TBC
      Welcome for Erasmus Students
      TBC

      • TBC - Erasmus Welcome Session

      11 September 2026 (Friday)
      Welcome for Digital Animation Students

      • 11:00 am - Course presentation to 1st year students (G.2.1)
      • 2:00 pm - Rules and Equipment / Reshape Workshop - All courses except Cinema (Sala Fernando Lopes)
      • 4:00 pm - OVER & OUT RELOADED - Presentation of the best works - Cinema/Animation Sala Fernando Lopes

      10 and 11 September 2026
      Welcome for Visual Arts Students
      Sala F.3.1. / Sala Cinema

      • 10 September from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Welcome for new students; Virtual tour of the O&O exhibition; Starting Point (Sala F.3.1)
      • 11 September from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Painting and Cinema Cycle (Sala Cinema)

      10 and 11 September 2026
      Welcome for Sound Science and Technologies Students

      • 10 September at 2:00 pm - Sala de Cinema - Academic Year Presentation Session
      • 10 September at 3:00 pm - G.0.1 - Course Presentation (João Carrilho)
      • 11 September at 2:00 pm - Fernando Lopes - Rules and Equipment / Reshape Workshop (All courses except Cinema)
      • 11 September at 4:00 pm - Estúdio Reshape - Workshop: Sound and Technology – Practical Cases (Hedisson Mota)

      10 and 11 September 2026
      Welcome for Cinema and Media Arts Students
      Sala Fernando Lopes / Cinema Fernando Lopes

      • 10 September at 3:00 pm - Sala Fernando Lopes - Course presentation to 1st year students
      • 11 September at 3:00 pm - Sala Fernando Lopes - Rules and Equipment / Reshape Workshop - Compulsory for all 1st year Cinema students
      • 11 September at 4:00 pm - Sala Fernando Lopes - OVER & OUT RELOADED - Presentation of the best works - Cinema/Animation
      • 11 September at 5:00 pm - Cinema Fernando Lopes - Workshop: practical work in cinema, focusing on methodologies, organisation, teamwork and equipment.

      10 and 11 September 2026
      Welcome for Fashion Design and Production Students

      • 10 September at 11:00 am - G.2.4 - Course Presentation to new students
      • 10 September from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm - G.2.4 - Upcycling exercise for designing a garment
      • 11 September at 2:00 pm - Fernando Lopes - Rules and Equipment / Reshape Workshop (All courses except Cinema)

      10 and 11 September 2026 (and 7 to 10 October)
      Welcome for Photography Students

      • 10 September from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Fo:RCE (Lab. Analógico) - Cyanotype Workshop with Alexandre Ramos
      • 10 September at 2:00 pm - Sala de Cinema - DCAM Presentation Session
      • 10 September at 3:00 pm - Fo:RCE - Welcome Session for Photography students (lecturers and 2nd and 3rd year students)
      • 11 September from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Fo:RCE (Lab. Analógico) - Cyanotype Workshop with Alexandre Ramos (cont.)
      • 11 September at 2:00 pm - Fernando Lopes - Rules and Equipment / Reshape Workshop (All courses except Cinema)
      • 7 to 10 October - Lusófona University - ERRAR Conference

      10 to 25 September 2026
      Welcome for Video Games Students

      • 10 September at 3:00 pm - Ed. U_ Room to be defined - Presentation of the Bachelor's Degree in Video Games / Playtest Session of the best games from Lusófona
      • 14 to 25 September from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Ed. U_ Room to be defined - Workshop weeks of the bachelor's degree in video games

      10 and 11 September 2026
      Welcome for Actor Training Students - Cinema, Television, Theatre

      • 10 September at 3:00 pm - Q.2.4 - Masterclass with Albano Jerónimo
      • 11 September at 2:00 pm - Fernando Lopes - Rules and Equipment / Reshape Workshop (All courses except Cinema)
      • 11 September at 3:00 pm - Y.0.5 - Course Presentation to 1st Year Students

    • Department of Architecture and Urbanism (DAU)

  • Faculty of Engineering (FE)

    Programme

    8 September

    2:00 pm | Welcome Session for New Students enrolled in the following programmes:

    Bachelor's in Computational Biomedicine and Artificial Intelligence
    Bachelor's in Biotechnology
    Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering
    Bachelor's in Circular Bioeconomy and Technology
    Functional Area Coordinator and Programme Directors.
    Venue – Room to be announced.

    2:30 pm | Bachelor's in Computational Biomedicine and Artificial Intelligence
    Experimental activity:
    From Surgical Suturing to Biomedical Analysis.
    Venue – Room to be announced.

    2:30 pm | Bachelor's in Biotechnology and Bachelor's in Circular Bioeconomy and Technology
    Experimental activities:
    Encapsulation of bioactive compounds (Laboratory D.1.15).
    Beer production (Pilot Beer Production Unit).

    2:30 pm | Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering
    Hands-on experimental activities:
    Electrophysiological signal sensors (Laboratory D.1.14).
    Nanotechnology in Biomedicine (Laboratory D.1.14).

    9 September

    2:00 pm | Welcome Session for New Students enrolled in the following programmes:

    Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering;
    Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and Management.
    
    Functional Area Coordinator and Programme Directors.
    Venue – Room to be announced.

    2:30 pm | Engineering in the Laboratory and Campus Tour
    Demonstration experimental activity.
    Campus tour.
    Venue – Laboratory D.2.11.

    10 September

    2:00 pm | Welcome Session for New Students enrolled in the following programmes:

    Bachelor's in Civil Engineering;
    Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering;
    Bachelor's in Environmental Technologies and Management.
    
    Functional Area Coordinator and Programme Directors.
    Venue – Room to be announced.

    8 October

    10:00 am | Formal Opening Ceremony of the 2026/2027 Academic Year of the Faculty of Engineering
    Session for all students and academic staff of the Faculty of Engineering.
    Venue – Room to be announced.
    10:00 am | Reception
    Reception for students and academic staff – Coffee and Cakes.
    10:15 am | Welcome Address by the FE Management
    Welcome address by the FE Management.
    10:30 am | Welcome Address by the Coordinators
    Welcome address by the Coordinators of the four Functional Areas of the FE.
    11:15 am | Student Testimonial
    Testimonial from students awarded a Merit Scholarship.
    11:30 am | Alumni Testimonial
    Testimonial from a Faculty of Engineering alumnus/alumna (linking the degree programme to their professional career).
    11:50 am | Mentoring Project
    Presentation of the Mentoring Project by one or two students involved in the initiative.
    12:10 pm | Student Association Presentations
    Presentation of the Student Associations by students.
    12:20 pm | Eco-Schools Project
    Presentation of the Eco-Schools sustainability project on campus.
    12:30 pm | Closing
    End of the session.

  • Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (FCSEA)

    Welcome Programme – Social Work 1st Cycle (ISS)

    3 September 2026

    Institutional Welcome Session
    Prof. José Araújo Auditorium

    • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm - Welcome to the new students of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
    • Presentation of the academic organisation and course operation
    • Framework of the Mentoring Programme
    • Interventions: Board of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work – Hélia Bracons, Presentation of the Mentoring Programme, Presentation of the Social Work Student Mentors, Representative of the Social Work Students' Union, Representatives of SATA FCSEA
    • Clarification of doubts
    • University Campus Tour

    16 September 2026
    Mentoring Action – Programme Presentation
    1st year classrooms

    • Morning - Visit of the student mentors to the 1st year classes
    • Presentation of the Mentoring Programme in Social Work
    • Explanation of the role of the mentor and the mentee
    • Clarification of initial doubts
    • Raising awareness of the importance of peer support

    23 September 2026
    Peer Matching Action (Mentoring)
    1st year classrooms

    • Morning
      Continuation of the student mentors' intervention in the classrooms
    • Integration dynamics between mentors and mentees
    • Formal matching of mentoring pairs
    • Definition of the first contacts and forms of monitoring
    • Closure of the initial integration phase

  • School of Psychology and Life Sciences (EPCV)

    7 September 2026
    Welcome Session and Mentoring Programme for First-Year Psychology Students

    • 7 September, 3:00 pm - Day Classes - Agostinho Silva Auditorium
    • 7 September, 6:00 pm - Evening Class - Agostinho Silva Auditorium

    7 September 2026
    Welcome Session for Second-Year Psychology Students

    • 7 September, 10:30 am - Day Class – Social Psychology class
    • 7 September, 6:00 pm - Evening Class – Agostinho Silva Auditorium

    7 September 2026
    Welcome Session for Third-Year Psychology Students

    • 7 September, 10:00 am - Day Class – Psychological Assessment (Foundations) class
    • 7 September, 6:00 pm - Evening Class – Agostinho Silva Auditorium

    7, 14, 15 and 17 September 2026
    Welcome Session for Master's Students

    • 7 September – European Master in Joint Master in Cyber Behaviour, Behaviour and Digital Therapy (EMJM CYBER) – Welcome Session and first class of the semester (activity coordinated by Prof Pedro Gamito).
    • 14 September – Master's in Embryology and Human Reproduction – First class of the semester (room and programme to be confirmed).
    • 14 September – Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology – First class of the semester.
    • 14 September – Master's in Forensic Psychology – First class of the semester.
    • 15 September – Master's in Applied Neuropsychology – First class of the semester (Course Unit: Research Methods in Applied Neuropsychology I).
    • 15 September – Master's in Social and Organisational Psychology – First class of the semester.
    • 17 September – Transdisciplinary Master's in Sexology – First class of the semester.

    8 September 2026 - From 8:30 am to 10:00 am
    Welcome Session for Bachelor's Students in Biology and Biochemistry

    • 8 September - Biology Cell classroom

    October 2026 - From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Welcome Session for Doctoral Students in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioural Orientation

    • October (date to be confirmed)

  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV)

    14 September 2026 - From 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    Opening Session of the Academic Year for the Integrated Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine (MIMV)
    Auditório Agostinho da Silva

    2:30 pm - Reception and Welcome

    3:00 pm - Institutional Opening Session

    • Welcome from the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Doutora Laurentina Pedroso

    3:20 pm - Course Presentation

    3:40 pm - Presentation of Timetables, Academic Calendar and Academic Operations

    4:00 pm - Student Integration and University Activities

    4:20 pm - Closing Session

• Lusófona University - Porto University Centre
  • Faculty of Law and Political Science (FDCP)

    11 September 2026 from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
    Location:Ed. Novo - Polo III - Bloco C, room -2.4 

    2:30 pm - Opening Session

    • Kit Distribution

    2:50 pm - Q&A Session

    3:00 pm - Welcome Address

    • Professor Doutor José de Faria Costa – Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science and Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Law.
    • Prof. Doutor Rui Albuquerque – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science and Director of the 1st Cycle of Studies in European Studies, Lusophone Studies and International Relations.
    • Prof.ª Doutora Ana Isabel Guerra - Deputy Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Law of the Faculty of Law and Political Science.

    4:00 pm - Inaugural Lecture

    • Speaker to be announced

    4:30 pm - Musical Performance: Tunas

    5:00 pm - Presentation of Student Representatives

    • Students' Association of Lusófona University - Porto University Centre
    • Law Students' Union
    • Political Science and International Relations Students' Union

    5:30 pm - Closing Session

    • Professor Doutor José de Faria Costa – Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science.

    6:00 pm - University Campus Tour

  • Faculty of Economic, Social and Business Sciences (FCESE)

    Lusófona On Business 2026

    Welcome Session for Students of the New Academic Year
    Theme: "Inspiration, Knowledge and Future from Day One"
    16 September 2026
    Lusófona University - Porto University Centre

    Morning Programme

    • 10:00 am – Student Reception:
      Welcome for new students, Handout of informative materials, Integration and networking moment
    • 10:15 am – Opening Session: Institutional Welcome
      (Interventions from the School and University Board). Presentation of the University and the School: Institutional mission and values, Educational offer, Internationalisation and mobility, Employability and connection to companies, Student support services, Academic and association life
    • 10:45 am – Inspirational Keynote
      "A Felicidade é Lucrativa" (Guest Speaker: Ricardo Costa) - Presentation of the book A Felicidade é Lucrativa and reflection on leadership, organisational happiness, talent and professional success.
    • 11:45 am – Open Discussion with Students:
      Q&A session.
    • 12:00 pm – Awards and Recognition Ceremony:
      Best students from the previous academic year, Outstanding academic projects, Relevant student initiatives
    • 12:20 pm – Closing of the Institutional Session:
      Final message from the School Board.
    • 12:30 pm – Free Time for Lunch

    Afternoon Programme

    • 2:30 pm – Campus Tour for 1st Year Students:
      Guided tour of the University facilities (Classrooms, Library, Laboratories and technological spaces, Study areas, Academic services, Student support offices, Social and catering spaces). Presentation of the main services and resources available for academic success.
    • 3:30 pm – Porto Discovery Tour:
      City orientation tour intended for new students, especially those arriving from other regions or countries. Route through some of the city's main points of interest (Avenida dos Aliados, Torre dos Clérigos, Livraria Lello, Ribeira, Ponte Dom Luís I). Useful information will be shared during the tour regarding: Public transport, Essential services, Cultural spaces, Study and leisure areas, Student life in the city.
    • 5:30 pm – Welcome Social and Coffee Break:
      Informal gathering between students, lecturers and School staff. Objectives: Promote the integration of new students, Facilitate contact with teachers and peers, Clarify doubts about the start of the academic year, Strengthen the feeling of belonging to the academic community.
    • 6:30 pm – Closing of Lusófona On Business 2026.
      Event key message: "Entering University is starting a new stage. Lusófona On Business aims to transform this first day into an experience of inspiration, integration and future building."

  • Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technologies (FCNET)

    10 September, Wednesday, 5:00 pm - Room 1.2
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (LEI)

    14 September, 10:30 am and 6:00 pm - LABCIV
    Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (LEC)

    14 September, 2:30 pm
    Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering (LEA)

    14 September, 5:00 pm
    Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering for Energy Systems (LEESE)

    15 September, Monday, 6:00 pm
    Bachelor's Degree in Civil Protection Engineering (LEPC)

    15 September, Monday, 6:00 pm
    Bachelor's Degree in Civil Protection (LPC)

  • Faculdade de Psicologia e Educação (FPE)

    Opening Conference of the Academic Year of the Faculty of Psychology and Education

    29 September | 10:00 am

    The conference will be led by Professor Marlene Matos, Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Psychology of the University of Minho.

    • Theme: "Psychology of Justice: Understanding, Assessing and Intervening in Contexts of Vulnerability, Risk and Change”.

    ---

    Individual sessions by degree programme

    • 7 September | Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
      • 9:30 am - Student Welcome and Welcome Session by the Directorate of the 1st Cycle of Studies
        General Information about the Bachelor's Degree
      • 9:50 am - Introduction of the Teaching Staff
      • 10:05 am - Introduction to the Mentorship Programme: objectives, operation and mentors
      • 10:20 am - Introduction to the Psychology Students' Association (NEP)
      • 10:30 am - Closing of the Session and Guided Tour of the Facilities

    • 14 September | Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology

      9:00 am | Location: Room 2.5.

      • Presentation of the structure of the course curriculum, as well as the dissertation and internship pathway.
      • Presentation of the course's key rules regarding academic integrity, the use of generative AI and the Master's Degree regulations.
      • Fostering connections between students and teaching staff, taking into account their respective research areas.
      • Promoting a sense of belonging and peer networking
      • Presentation of institutional resources: library, laboratories, student support, mobility and academic services.
      • Gathering information about students' expectations, needs and availability.

    • 14 September | Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology

      9:30 am - 10:00 am

      • 9:30 am - Presentation of the Course Directorate.
      • 9:45 am - Presentation of the structure and operation of the Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology.

    • 22 September | PhD in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioural Orientation

      6:00 pm | Online Session

      • Presentation of the Directorate of the Study Cycle and the Study Plan
      • Presentation of the HEI-Lab Research Centre.

    • November | Master's Degree in Mediation, Conflict Management and Citizenship

      Welcome Session - 1st edition | 2026/2027 academic year

      Online session - Master's Degree fully delivered through distance learning.

      • 6:00 pm - Opening and welcome
        Address by the Master's Degree Directorate and presentation of the session's objectives.
      • 6:15 pm - Presentation of the Master's Degree
        Presentation of the curriculum structure, the distance learning pedagogical model, the organisation of synchronous and asynchronous activities, and the main guidelines for the operation of the course.
      • 6:35 pm - Presentation of the teaching team and support services
        Brief introduction of the teaching staff, their respective areas of intervention, and the academic and technological support services available to students.
      • 6:55 pm - Student introductions and welcome
        Brief introductory activity focused on academic and professional backgrounds, areas of interest and expectations regarding the Master's Degree.
      • 7:30 pm - Mediation, Conflict Management and Citizenship
        contemporary challenges: Viewing of an introductory video on the key areas of the Master's Degree.
      • 7:50 pm - Discussion and shared reflection
        Discussion of the video and connection of the topics presented with the objectives, curricular units and possible research and intervention contexts of the Master's Degree.
      • 7:55 pm - Practical information and Q&A
        Access to digital platforms, communication with teaching staff and the Directorate, academic calendar, teaching materials and essential procedures.
      • 8:30 pm - Closing
        Summary of the session and guidance for the start of teaching activities.

Academic Calendars  Welcome  Reasons