On 16 April at 6:30 pm, in Room Descobrimentos, we will host the 2026 Francisco Lucas Pires Distinguished Lecture, with Robert Post, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School, as the guest speaker.

In this lecture, Professor Robert Post will explain the fundamental principles of academic freedom in the United States, examine the underlying causes of recent challenges to academic freedom during the Trump administration, and discuss how a constitutional understanding of academic freedom may provide a legal framework for its protection.

This event offers a valuable opportunity for students, researchers, and the wider public to reflect on the role of universities, freedom of inquiry, and constitutional law in contemporary democratic societies.

Attendance is free, but registration is required through the online form