talk, class, lesson, course, seminar, presentation, address, speech, discourse, tutorial, session
scholarly - educational - intellectual - collegiate - university-level - theoretical - bookish - erudite
The term "academic" generally refers to anything related to education, learning, scholarship, or research, especially within schools, colleges, and universities. It can describe a person who works in higher education, such as a professor or researcher, as well as activities like studying, teaching, writing papers, and conducting scientific investigations. "Academic" can also refer to subjects and skills that are theoretical or intellectual rather than practical or vocational. In addition, the word is used to describe standards of performance in school, for example academic achievement, academic performance, or academic excellence.