The Facts and Norms Institute Education Center and IURIS - Institute for Interdisciplinary Research of the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon are pleased to announce an exclusive winter course, to be held from January 7th to 10th, 2025 in the city of Lisbon, Portugal!
This unique event aims to bring together students, professors, researchers, and professionals in Law, International Relations, and related fields to expand their knowledge and strengthen their networks.
The course is specially designed to be inclusive, inviting professionals from the public and private sectors of all areas of Law! This event encourages the exchange of ideas and the establishment of meaningful collaborations in the field of Legal Theory, International Law, and Human Rights.
The Course will be held in person, for four days, from January 7th to 10th, 2025.
It is a unique opportunity for learning, networking, and cultural immersion!
Among the program highlights are lectures by internationally renowned academics and professionals, including Professor Barbas Homem, former Rector of the European University, lawyer, jurist, and arbitrator of enormous importance to the Portuguese-speaking community.
In addition, participants will have the unique chance to present and publish their work, offering them a unique platform to give visibility to their knowledge and expertise.
All participants will receive a Certificate issued by the University of Lisbon and will have the opportunity to become an associate of the Facts and Norms Institute for one year. As part of the course, free bonus material will be offered to everyone on the course topics!
This is an unmissable event for anyone interested in the field of International Law and Human Rights. Places are limited, so don't leave it to the last minute. Register your pre-registration today!
Course Details:
Date: January 7th to 10th, 2025
Location: University of Lisbon, Portugal
Coordinators: Professor António Pedro Barbas Homem and Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves
The University
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The history of the University of Lisbon begins in 1290, when the papal bull recognized its existence under the name of the General Study of Lisbon, after the Charter of foundation granted by King D. Dinis. The modern University of Lisbon results from the merger of the former University of Lisbon, created in 1911, with the Technical University of Lisbon, created in 1930.
It is the largest Portuguese university in terms of student numbers and budget. In the 2017 edition of the Shanghai Ranking, it was ranked among the 200 best universities in the world!
As this is an in-person course, places are limited. Therefore, complete your pre-registration as soon as possible!
Why participate?
Exclusive in-person course at the University of Lisbon! With origins dating back to the General Study of Lisbon in 1290, it is one of the most traditional in the world!
Conferences with renowned professors and researchers, including Professor Antonio Pedro Barbas Homem (Professor, jurist, arbitrator, former Rector of the European University, appointed by Pope Francis to the Congregation for Catholic Education) and Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves (lawyer for the OAS in Washington DC after placing 1st in an international competition, professor and guest lecturer in seven different countries).
Certificate issued by the IURIS Institute of the University of Lisbon. The Certificate is not for a lecture, seminar or congress, but for an Exclusive Course!
Being a 100% in-person course, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the university and the city!
As a completely optional activity, there is the possibility of submitting works for presentation and publication in a book with ISBN and professional layout.
During the course, participants will also receive more information about the University of Lisbon and its Masters, PhD and many other programs!
Participants will enjoy excellent opportunities for academic and professional networking with classmates and professors.
The course is a partnership between the University of Lisbon, voted the best university in Portugal and one of the best in Europe and the world, and the Facts and Norms Institute, a teaching and research center with dozens of contributions to the UN and other international mechanisms.
Pre-registration is free of charge and is a preliminary step to registration. If your pre-registration is approved, you will have facilitated conditions for paying the registration fee.
Questions? Speak directly with Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves and his team on WhatsApp: (31) 99104-4801.
Who Can Participate?
Following the good example of the 1st Winter Course held in Coimbra, we have maintained the plural and inclusive character of the Course: thus, everyone, without distinction, is welcome and invited to apply for a place in our 2nd Course! Just fill out the pre-registration form:
Researchers,
Students,
Professors,
Lawyers,
Other professionals from the public and private sectors,
from Law, International Relations, and other areas of knowledge:
In the 1st Winter Course, the class included undergraduate, Masters and PhD students; teachers; lawyers from the public and private sectors; businessmen; members of the Executive, Judiciary and Legislative branches, including two elected representatives; in short, a plural and very interesting class!
In the feedback we received about the 1st Winter Course, held in Coimbra, Portugal, diversity and networking were pointed out by many as one of the main factors behind the course's success. We expect nothing less for our 2nd Winter Course in Lisbon!
Our Professors
Meet the creators and coordinators of the Course:
Prof. Dr. Antonio Pedro Barbas Homem
Professor Emeritus of the University of Lisbon
Appointed by Pope Francis to the Congregation for Catholic Education
Arbitrator of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Portugal
Rector of the European University (2017-2020)
Vice-President of the UNESCO Commission of Conciliation and Good Offices for Disputes between States
Prof. Dr. Henrique Napoleão Alves
Lawyer for the OAS (ranked 1st in an international competition)
Visiting Researcher at the UN Institute for Social Development
Professor and guest researcher in seven countries (United States, Brazil, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Ecuador, Portugal, Finland)
This course offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge in critical areas of the legal field, guided by leading academics in their fields.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to enhance your expertise and expand your professional network in a world-renowned academic environment.
Places are limited! Pre-register now:
Our team of professors includes, in addition to the creators and coordinators of the Course, a select group of great professors and professionals! Check it out:
Profa. Dra. Susana Videira
Professor at the University of Lisbon
UNDP Consultant for the Justice Sector Reform Project in Timor-Leste
Vice-President of the Institute of History and Political
Thought Consultant to the Order of Solicitors and Enforcement Agents
Author of "Liberalism and the Social Question in Portugal in the 19th Century: A Contribution to the History of Social Rights"
Prof. Dr. Eduardo Vera-Cruz Pinto
Professor and Director of the Faculty of Law at the University of Lisbon
Professor at Lusíada University of Lisbon
Author of many works, including "History of the Common Law of Humanity. Ius Commune Humanitatis or Lex Mundi?" (in two volumes), "Course on Roman Law", "Free Course on Philosophy of Law and Legal Ethics" and "The Origins of Portuguese Law"
Visiting Professor at the Università degli Studi di Sassari, Italy
Profa Dra. Susana Mourato Alves-Jesus
Author of the book "Human Rights in Portugal – History and Utopia – From its Origins to the Contemporary Age"
Researcher at the Center for Lusophone Literatures and Cultures of the University of Lisbon
Prof. Dr. Pedro Caridade de Freitas
Professor at the University of Lisbon
Lawyer and Director of Legal Affairs at the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Industry Association
Lecturer in the Postgraduate Course in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Business Development at the Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão
Author of the book "History of Public International Law, From Antiquity to World War II"
Professor at Lusíada University of Lisbon
Pre-register as soon as possible and increase your chance to study with great international professors:
Questions? Talk directly to Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves and his team on WhatsApp: +55 31 99104-4801.
The Program
During the four days of the course, participants will enjoy lectures by internationally renowned professors, most of whom work at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon.
We will also have presentations of selected research papers, as well as unmissable cultural activities!
The program and methodology of the in-person course at the University of Lisbon were developed exclusively for our winter course, with the objective of developing a humanistic and international vision in our students and legal practitioners!
The course will conclude on the afternoon of January 10th with a Closing Session and Certificate Award Ceremony. It will be a traditional ceremony of celebration and gratitude. 🙏
Tuesday, January 7th:
Welcome Session: | 10:00-11:00 |
Cultural Activity: Visit to the Supreme Court of Justice (to be confirmed) | 11:00 |
Lunch Break |
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Conference: Professor Barbas Homem, “New challenges to the theory of law: from the constitutional movement to jurisdictionalization in the domestic and international spheres" | 14:15-15:45 |
Student Presentations | 15:45-16:45 |
Wednesday, January 8th:
Conference: Professor Pedro Caridade de Freitas, "International Law and Human Rights: in particular, the problem of foreigners" | 09:30-11:15 |
Conference: Paulo Sousa Mendes: "Law in the face of new technologies and artificial intelligence" (to be confirmed) | 11:30-13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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Conference: Professor Susana Videira, "Liberalism and social orientations in the history and philosophy of human rights" | 14:15-15:45 |
Student Presentations | 15:45-16:45 |
Thursday, January 9th:
Conference: Professor Susana Mourato Alves-Jesus, "History of Human Rights I" | 09:30-11:00 |
Conference: Professor Susana Mourato Alves-Jesus, "History of Human Rights II" | 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch Break |
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Conference: Professor Viriato Soromenho Marques, "Environment and climate change" (to be confirmed) | 14:15-15:45 |
Student Presentations | 15:45-16:45 |
Friday, January 10th:
Conference: Henrique Napoleão Alves, "International Research and Advocacy: a journey at the OAS and the UN (part 1)" | 09:30-11:00 |
Conference: Henrique Napoleão Alves, "International Research and Advocacy: a journey at the OAS and the UN (part 2)" | 11:15-12:45 |
Lunch Break |
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Student Presentations | 14:15-15:15 |
Closing session and certificate award ceremony with Professor Eduardo Vera-Cruz (Director of FDUL) | 15:30-16:30 |
Pre-register as soon as possible, as spots are limited for this in-person course!
[Optional] Opportunity to Present and Publish with ISBN
As a completely optional activity, participating researchers and professors, both new and experienced, can submit their academic work for evaluation!
This can be done at the time of pre-registration, according to the form available below; just click on the image below, or here:
The course has a deliberately inclusive, plural, democratic, and interdisciplinary character. Therefore, works can be from any area of Law, International Relations, and other areas of the humanities and social sciences!
The presentation of academic papers is a totally optional activity and will not influence the confirmation of pre-registration among the limited places in the course.
The IURIS Institute
IURIS - Institute for Interdisciplinary Research of the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon is an association dedicated to the research, teaching, and dissemination of Law and Legal Science as a social, historical, and cultural reality.
IURIS is dedicated to historical-legal studies and the European Romanist tradition and to studying other branches of law related to historical-cultural reality, as well as legal areas that, from an interdisciplinary perspective, constitute current socio-cultural experiences, such as Cybersecurity and African studies.
The Facts and Norms Institute
Co-organizer of the course, FNI is an institute dedicated to legal and social teaching and research committed to peace and human rights.
The Institute has partnered with major institutions in Brazil and abroad, such as UFMG, UFPE, and the University of Coimbra.
Photo: Professor Henrique Napoleão Alves at the University of Coimbra during the 1st Course (02/01/2024).
The present Course in Lisbon is the second winter course that FNI will hold in Portugal.
The first Course took place between January 30th and February 2nd, 2024, in Coimbra, and it was a success!
This motivated the new initiative, this time in conjunction with the University of Lisbon, to be held in the beautiful Portuguese capital.
Photo: Presentation of works at the University of Coimbra during the 1st Winter Course (01/30/2024).
The City of Lisbon
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The city of Lisbon welcomes its visitors in a hospitable, friendly, and welcoming way. Lisbon is a city that enchants those who visit it.
With over 20 centuries of history, the Portuguese capital is located on the Tagus River. With almost constant sunshine, its unique beauty and architectural singularity are acclaimed beyond its borders.
Rich in monuments, typical neighborhoods (Baixa Pombalina, Belém, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Bica, Alfama, and Mouraria), riverside areas, Fado houses, parks, gardens, and viewpoints, Lisbon offers several possibilities to discover, visit and enjoy the city's vast natural, historical and cultural heritage.
Monuments such as the Medieval Castle of São Jorge, the Medieval Cathedral, the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Pantheon, Praça Terreiro do Paço, and Baixa are some of Lisbon's tourist attractions that fascinate thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Lisbon's gastronomy is heavily influenced by its proximity to the sea. Thus, the typical Lisbon specialties are codfish fritters, fried vegetables, grilled sardines on bread (mainly at the Popular Saints festival, which takes place during June). The famous Bife à Café is also considered a food "ex-libris" of the capital. The most famous sweet in Lisbon is the traditional Pastel de Nata, made in an old factory in the parish of Belém, better known as Pastel de Belém.
Lisbon is an unforgettable destination for anyone who wants to have a unique experience of university life, hospitality, gastronomy, tradition, history, modernity, culture, and leisure.
Join us on this enriching academic journey in the historic and beautiful city of Lisbon!
Pre-register as soon as possible, as spots are limited for this in-person course!
For more information, contact me at
Henrique.alves@factsandnorms.com or WhatsApp +55 31 99104-4801
See you in Lisbon!
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