On May 22, the Formal Ceremony celebrating Técnico’s 115th anniversary will take place. The event will be held at the Técnico Innovation Center powered by Fidelidade and at the Main Hall.

Programme

9:00 AM – PRESENTATION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING (Técnico Innovation Center)

• 9:00 AM – Arrival of Outstanding Faculty Members and Students
• 9:30 AM – Opening Session by the President of the Pedagogical Council of Instituto Superior Técnico, Professor Miguel Teixeira, and the Vice-President of the Pedagogical Council, student Jorge Marques
• Presentation of Excellence in Teaching Diplomas to faculty members and Academic Excellence Diplomas to students of Instituto Superior Técnico
• Speeches by students awarded the Academic Excellence Diploma
• Presentation of the Técnico Excellence in Teaching Awards
• Speeches by faculty members awarded the “Técnico Excellence in Teaching Awards”, Professor Miguel Tribolet de Abreu and Professor Ana Azevedo
• Presentation of the “José Tribolet Award for Digital Innovation in Teaching, powered by Deloitte”
• Speech by the winner
• Closing Remarks by the President of Instituto Superior Técnico, Professor Rogério Colaço

2:30 PM – FORMAL SESSION CELEBRATING TÉCNICO’S ANNIVERSARY (Técnico Innovation Center)

• 2:30 PM – Doors Open
• 3:00 PM – Opening of the Formal Session by the President of Instituto Superior Técnico, Professor Rogério Colaço
• Address by the President of the Students’ Union of Instituto Superior Técnico, António Jarmela
• Address by Professor Miguel Teixeira, President of the Pedagogical Council of Instituto Superior Técnico
• Presentation of Departmental Diplomas for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Success
• Tribute to the staff of Instituto Superior Técnico (faculty members, researchers, technical and administrative staff): new appointments and career progression, retirements, and recognition of 25 and 40 years of service
• Recognition of the Ambassadors of Técnico’s Guiding Values, Professor Raquel Aires de Barros
• Address by a non-teaching staff member of Instituto Superior Técnico
• Awarding of the title “Distinguished Professor 2026”. Speeches by the award recipients
• Address by the Rector of the University of Lisbon, Professor Luís Ferreira (to be confirmed)

5:00 PM – TÉCNICO ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Técnico Innovation Center)

• “Happy Birthday to Técnico”
• Refreshments, social gathering, and anniversary cake

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