Information on the agenda of the General Council meeting, 16 September 2025:
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8:50 am – Public draw to determine the order of the public presentations by the candidates of their respective applications
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9:00 am – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 1
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10:10 am – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 2
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11:20 am – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 3
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12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Lunch break
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1:40 pm – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 4
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2:50 pm – Public presentation and discussion of Candidate 5
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4:00 pm – General Council meeting and voting
The public hearing will be broadcast live to the Rectorate’s Auditorium as well as NOVA’s YouTube channel.
Call: General Council meeting
On 24 June, NOVA University Lisbon was notified of a lawsuit and a precautionary measure relating to the rejection of a rectorial candidacy due to failure to meet statutory requirements. Following notification of the precautionary measure, the rectorial election process was suspended.
On 30 June, the university filed a reasoned resolution and opposition to the precautionary measure, as well as a response to the lawsuit.
According to doctoral and case law, submitting a reasoned resolution has the effect of lifting the suspension imposed by the precautionary measure, allowing the electoral process to resume before a final court decision is reached.
The Electoral Commission proceeded with the process and the General Council approved a new electoral calendar setting 16 September 2025 as the election date.
Minutes No. 1
Minutes No. 2
Minutes No. 3
Applications accepted
NOVA University Lisbon announces the opening of the application process for the position of Rector, which will take place between 1 April and 2 May 2025.
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