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Lectures Events in Lisbon

Public talks, presentations, panel discussions, and seminars in Lisbon.

79 upcoming lectures events

Universitário

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

After the Storm: Preparing the Country for Extreme Weather Events

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Instituto Superior Técnico

A amizade em Portugal

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon

An open talk at ISCTE-IUL exploring friendship in Portugal, with researchers and community voices, supported by Super Bock. The session delves into social ties, culture, and contemporary Portuguese life.

From Junior to Judgment: Developing Product Thinkers in the Age of AI

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 17:00

SIXT at ART's Building

AI accelerates execution across product teams, but judgment remains the bottleneck. Learn how junior PMs and designers can grow stronger judgment, and what org leadership must do to guide product decisions in the age of AI. A focused talk at UXDX Lisbon, hosted at SIXT at ART's Building.

Conversa • Construir uma marcha

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Museu de Lisboa - Santo António

A 90-minute dialogue at Museu de Lisboa – Santo António exploring the Marchas Populares as Lisbon’s emblematic cultural expression, their social and symbolic impact, and how they shape the city’s identity and future. An insightful look at urban culture.

Universitário

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Palcos de Poder | Visita mediada

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Join a guided visit 'Palcos de Poder' at Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Lisbon to explore the backstage of political propaganda linked to the 1940 World Portuguese Exhibition. The tour reveals ideas, decision-makers, and narratives behind the monument, ending with a reflective moment.

Universitário

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Modos de estar no mundo : gestos, sombras e técnicas para pisar a terra.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Biblioteca de Alcântara

In this 4-hour Lisbon gathering, academics, artists, and activists explore techniques as modes of existence, bodies in space, and paths of movement. Drawing on Ailton Krenak, André Lepecki, and Paul Carter, the event probes the politics of the ground and how gesture can reimagine inhabiting the world, at Biblioteca de Alcântara.

Visita • Crónicas de uma Lisboa desconhecida pelo comissário

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta

A guided visit at Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta unraveling Lisbon's hidden threads linking famous figures to city spaces, from Amália Rodrigues to Terreiro do Paço, led by the commissioner. Discover how historical anecdotes connect landmarks in an engaging, narrative tour.

Universitário

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

CiTUA VitaC Seminar: Architectural Design in Prefabricated Concrete Housing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Instituto Superior Técnico

Part of the CiTUA VitaC seminar series, this talk explores architectural design processes in prefabricated concrete housing. Presented at the DECivil Museum, Instituto Superior Técnico, it covers methods and challenges in modular construction and sustainable design.

Universitário

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Ministério do Sensível

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:30

Centro Cultural de Belém

A talk exploring how to protect, organize, and defend what makes us human, inviting new forms of community and cultural mediation.

Universitário

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Palestra • Do objeto à sua história. As lucernas romanas.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano

Archaeologist Carolina Grilo from the Museu de Lisboa – Teatro Romano presents the history of Roman lucernas, exploring how these oil lamps illuminate power, daily life, and social ritual in ancient Rome. This engaging lecture blends artifact study with storytelling inside the historic Roman theatre.

Universitário

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Cidade Cultural Participativa: Debate nos Jardins do CCB

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Centro Cultural de Belém

An informal, participatory debate in the Jardins of the Centro Cultural de Belém, inviting the public to discuss proposals for a more inclusive cultural democracy. Moderated by artists, philosophers, and the Missão: Democracia team, the morning event blends dialogue and ideas under Lisbon's iconic CCB venue.

Explain it like I’m 5 – Pedro Abreu

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Instituto Superior Técnico

Join Pedro Abreu for a clear, engaging tour of cosmology: is the universe endlessly vast or infinitesimally small? An accessible science talk at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon that makes big ideas approachable and exciting.

Universitário

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

AVILA INSIGHT TALKS

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Join Avila Insight Talks in Lisbon for a focused look at wellbeing as a driver of talent retention. Hosted at Avila Spaces Parque das Nações, this session discusses practical, workplace wellbeing strategies within a virtual-office framework to boost retention and performance.

Universitário

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

CTN Nuclear Talks – A hike in Pias

Sat, 9 May 2026

Instituto Superior Técnico

Join CTN for Nuclear Talks: a morning hike starting at the CTN meeting point in Loures, walking toward Pias with a concise nuclear science talk along the way. An informal, professional gathering mixing outdoor activity with scientific discussion for researchers and enthusiasts.

Universitário

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Monday Brunch - May

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 10:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Join a Monday brunch session at Avila Spaces in Lisbon for a focused discussion on wellbeing and its impact on talent retention in modern teams. The talk explores practical strategies to foster employee wellbeing within virtual office setups.

Universitário

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Explain it like I’m 5 – Hugo Tavares

Wed, 13 May 2026

Instituto Superior Técnico

Join Hugo Tavares for an accessible science talk at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon as he explains why soap bubbles are round, turning a common sight into a window on physics, curiosity, and everyday wonder.

Universitário

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Restoring the Future - David A. Scott

Tue, 19 May 2026

Culturgest — Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos

David A. Scott delivers a sharp, thought-provoking lecture at Culturgest in Lisbon, tracing archives, memory and culture to map how the past informs our sense of the future.

Universitário

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Maria Paz Aires. Assembleia Lésbica

Tue, 26 May 2026

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Portuguese artist Maria Paz Aires presents 'Assembleia Lésbica' at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon. This thought-provoking lecture-style event blends performance and dialogue to explore lesbian visibility and collective identity within contemporary culture.

Speaking “nature”: Methods for measuring the impact of environmental pollution on ecosystems

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 23:00

CIÊNCIAS ULisboa

A university course at Ciências ULisboa in Lisbon exploring methods to measure the impact of environmental pollution on ecosystems. The session covers study design, data collection, and interpretation of ecological indicators for researchers and students.

Ministério do Sensível

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 10:30

Centro Cultural de Belém

A talk exploring how to protect, organize, and defend what makes us human, inviting new forms of community and cultural mediation.

Universitário

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

The Importance of Wellbeing in Talent Retention

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 16:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Join a focused after-hours session at Avila Spaces in Lisbon's Parque das Nações as we explore how wellbeing drives talent retention in modern workplaces. This practical lecture examines strategies for building healthy work cultures, sustaining engagement in hybrid and virtual teams, and practical takeaways for HR and leaders.

Universitário

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Rui Agostinho, Alex Cassal - Journey through Planet Time

Tue, 26 May 2026

Culturgest — Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Rui Agostinho and Alex Cassal lead Journey through Planet Time at Culturgest, Lisbon—a sweeping lecture that blends science, art, and cosmic narratives into a thoughtful, immersive exploration of time.

Universitário

Tue, 19 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

LxDS Spring School 2026 - Dynamical Systems

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 08:30

Room 6.1.36, Ciências ULisboa

An intensive university-level course on dynamical systems as part of the LxDS Spring School 2026, hosted in Room 6.2.33 at Ciências ULisboa. Attendees gain expert lectures and problem sessions in a formal Lisbon setting, building deep understanding of nonlinear dynamics.

Universitário

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Monday Brunch - June

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Kick off the week with a Monday brunch at Avila Spaces in Parque das Nações for a focused talk on wellbeing and talent retention. Learn practical strategies for healthy corporate culture, hybrid work, and employee engagement in a concise, insightful session.

Universitário

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sun, 31 May 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Universitário

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 10:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

A museum–university collaboration at Centro Cultural de Belém invites university students to explore museum education and reflect critically through the Vincular Universidades program.

Descolonização Rural

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 09:30

Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal

Descolonização Rural is a colloquium chaired by Tiago Castela and Ana Drago, presenting conclusions from a research project on the history of architecture in colonial and post-colonial contexts. Funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia and part of the 50th anniversary commemorations of the 25 de Abril, it takes place at the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal in Lisbon.

Happy Hour - July

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 17:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

An informal after-work talk at Avila Spaces Parque das Nações in Lisbon, exploring how wellbeing drives talent retention in modern workplaces. Enjoy light refreshments, networking, and a practical discussion on wellbeing strategies for talent management.

Monday Brunch - July

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Join a Monday-morning brunch at Avila Spaces, Parque das Nações, exploring how wellbeing drives talent retention in modern workplaces. The talk connects virtual office realities with practical strategies for healthier, more engaged teams and smarter people management.

Teorias e Modelos de Estado, Administração e Políticas Públicas

Tue, 29 Sept 2026

ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon

A university seminar series in Lisbon exploring theories and models of state, administration, and public policies, hosted by ISCTE-IUL. Insightful talks on governance frameworks and policy design.

Petrus-Pedro Veiga: Autor-Editor

Fri, 4 Dec 2026 at 14:00

Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal

A scholarly colloquium at the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal profiling Petrus-Pedro Veiga, editor, translator and opposition jurist, with a focus on his editorial projects around Pessoa and the modernists and his role in shaping Portuguese literary culture.

Seminário Permanente: Revisitar o Século XIX

Tue, 24 Nov 2026

ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon

A university seminar series at ISCTE Lisbon revisiting the nineteenth century, featuring historians and scholars exploring politics, culture, and social change from multiple perspectives in a formal academic setting.