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The Slideshow items listed below in reverse chronological order were published in the last six months.
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Today: Tuesday, 06 June 2023
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| The C²DH wins Luxembourg Design Awards 2023 |
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| Published on Friday, 02 June 2023 |
| The C²DH wins two Design Awards for its virtual exhibitions ‘Framing Luxembourg’ and ‘Minett Stories. Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age’. Meanwhile, the production studio Explose ... |
| Ground-breaking discovery for diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases |
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| Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 |
| An international team consisting of researchers from Japan and Luxembourg show for the first time that pathological forms of the alpha-synuclein protein present in the blood of patients can be used ... |
| Visite capverdienne sous le signe du partenariat |
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| Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 |
| Dans le cadre d'une visite d'État, le Président de la République du Cap-Vert José Maria Neves et son épouse, accompagnés S.A.R. le Grand-Duc, ont visité le campus de Belval le mercredi 24 mai 2023. |
| Highlights 2022: Get our new Annual report |
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| Published on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 |
| In 2022, the University of Luxembourg opened a new chapter: For the first time, the institution no longer emphasises particular disciplines but focuses on interdisciplinary challenges such as health ... |
| L’éducation et l’accueil des jeunes enfants au Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 |
| Fréquentation et associations avec les performances scolaires |
| ERC Grant for Prof. Tkatchenko to speed up drug development with AI |
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| Published on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 |
| The physicist Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko of the University of Luxembourg, has received a “Proof of Concept” Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for his project “MACHINE-DRUG". The ... |
| Prof. Yves Le Traon appointed Director of the University’s SnT |
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| Published on Monday, 15 May 2023 |
| The Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg appointed on 12 May 2023 Prof. Yves Le Traon as the new Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). |
| GEM Day 2023: more than 230 high-school girls play with mathematics |
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| Published on Friday, 12 May 2023 |
| On 11 May 2023, the third edition of the GEM (Girls Exploring Math) Day was a great success with more than 230 girls from 11 Luxembourg secondary schools. Held on Belval Campus, the event was ... |
| New Arendt and Elvinger Hoss Prussen Chair in Investment Funds Law |
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| Published on Thursday, 04 May 2023 |
| The University offers the first Master in Investment Funds Law in Europe |
| When AI recommends artworks you’ll love |
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| Published on Friday, 21 April 2023 |
| The beauty of art lies in its ability to evoke emotions and spark imagination, but understanding the message behind a piece can be challenging. Computer scientists from the University of Luxembourg ... |
| University’s leadership team now complete |
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| Published on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 |
| It has been about one hundred days since Jens Kreisel took office as the Rector of the University of Luxembourg in January 2023. Among his priorities was to engage with stakeholders both inside and ... |
| Prof. Marie-Hélène Jobin appointed Vice-Rector |
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| Published on Monday, 03 April 2023 |
| After having received the advice of the University Council, the Board of Governors has today appointed Prof. Marie-Hélène Jobin as Vice-Rector of the University of Luxembourg. She has also been ... |
| Launch of the National Centre of Excellence in Financial Technologies |
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| Published on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 |
| The University of Luxembourg inaugurated the National Centre of Excellence in Financial Technologies (NCER-FT) on 29 March 2023. |
| COVID-19 Task Force awarded the 2022 Science for Society Prize |
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| Published on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 |
| The 2022 Science for Society Prize, an initiative of the Science for Society Foundation, under the aegis of Fondation de Luxembourg, has been awarded to the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force, ... |
| Uni.lu presents four new Bachelors in specialised nursing sciences |
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| Published on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 |
| Nursing specialisations at bachelor level will begin this autumn at the University of Luxembourg. Starting in mid-September 2023, the University will welcome students in four new Bachelors of Science ... |
| Successful launch of BRAINS experiment into space |
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| Published on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 |
| Midbrain organoids from the interdisciplinary BRAINS project have successfully launched towards the International Space Station. After more than a year of intense preparation since being selected by ... |
| The University of Luxembourg invites to its Open Day |
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| Published on Thursday, 09 March 2023 |
| The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a multilingual and interdisciplinary character, ranked among the top 250 universities in the world by the Times Higher ... |
| University launches “Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique” in 2023/24 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 08 March 2023 |
| Starting September of the academic year 2023/24, the University of Luxembourg will offer a “Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique”. The new course will give more students the opportunity to work as ... |
| Poverty is linked to increased dementia risk, regardless of genetics |
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| Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2023 |
| People who live in poverty are significantly more likely to develop dementia compared to people of higher socioeconomic status, regardless of genetic risk, new research concludes. |
| The City of Dudelange and the University sign framework agreement |
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| Published on Wednesday, 01 March 2023 |
| Documenting the history of migrations from municipal archives in Dudelange |
| Uni.lu Incubator hosts startups for Aureus Ars & Scientia Prize |
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| Published on Thursday, 23 February 2023 |
| The winners of the Aureus Ars & Scientia Prize 2023 are Retykle from Hong Kong, SPENTYS from Belgium, and WINALIST from France. These three startups will now join startups of the University of ... |
| A strong-as-steel collaboration between University and ArcelorMittal |
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| Published on Monday, 13 February 2023 |
| Building upon foundations forged more than 10 years ago, the University of Luxembourg and ArcelorMittal Foundation Luxembourg have agreed to extend their collaboration until 2025, through the ... |
| WHO study: Luxembourg has lowest excess mortality during pandemic |
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| Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2023 |
| Luxembourg’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| New rector Jens Kreisel appeals to high ambition and team spirit |
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| Published on Friday, 20 January 2023 |
| Prof. Jens Kreisel, new Rector of the University of Luxembourg since January 2023, gave his inaugural speech at the traditional New Year's reception for staff. In front of around 500 researchers, ... |
| How damaged cells inhibit muscle regeneration over lifetime |
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| Published on Monday, 19 December 2022 |
| Humans have a limited capacity for self-regeneration of tissues and organs but they do keep a pool of stem cells throughout their life that can self-renew and differentiate into specific cell types. ... |
| Farewell and handover at the rectorate |
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| Published on Monday, 19 December 2022 |
| In front of several hundred staff members, Rector Stéphane Pallage bid farewell to the University of Luxembourg community at the end of his five-year mandate on Friday 16 December. |
| 210 PhDs received their diploma |
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| Published on Monday, 19 December 2022 |
| For research universities like the University of Luxembourg, doctoral candidates form the backbone of research. In a celebratory ceremony on Friday 16 December, 210 doctoral candidates proudly ... |
| FNR PEARL Chair on Alzheimer’s disease for Prof. Michael Heneka |
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| Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 |
| The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has awarded an FNR PEARL Chair to the director of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg for a research ... |
| Prof. Björn Ottersten Appointed to ERC Scientific Council |
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| Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 |
| The European Commission has announced today that SnT Director, Prof. Björn Ottersten will join the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. From 1 January 2023, ... |
| Focus on young researchers at the IAS community event |
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| Published on Monday, 12 December 2022 |
| The Institute for Advanced Studies Luxembourg (IAS) of the University of Luxembourg held its annual community event on 23 November 2022, on Belval Campus, with interdisciplinarity as a leitmotiv. |
| Spuerkeess and Uni.lu Launch Partnership on Decentralised Finance |
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| Published on Monday, 05 December 2022 |
| Spuerkeess and the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) announce a new partnership focused on exploring the potential of decentralised ... |
| Ideation Camp 10: an unforgettable experience |
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| Published on Friday, 02 December 2022 |
| Last week University of Luxembourg Incubator and Entrepreneurship Programme hosted their 10th Ideation Camp, an intensive 4-days long hands-on course for which teams are selected through My Big Idea ... |
| Construction of a new building for biomedical research |
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| Published on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 |
| On Tuesday, 29 November 2022, Claude Meisch, Minister of Research and Higher Education, and Simone Asselborn-Bintz, Mayor of Sanem, broke ground for the new Biotech 3 building on Campus Belval, in ... |
| UniGR-CBS remporte le Prix Interrégional de la Recherche |
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| Published on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 |
| A l’issue de la Conférence interministérielle de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche de la Grande Région qui s’est tenue à Metz le 25 novembre 2022, l’UniGR-Center for Border ... |
| Children in armed conflicts need education and support |
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| Published on Friday, 25 November 2022 |
| The UNESCO Chair in Human Rights of the University of Luxembourg co-hosted an international conference on November 21 and 22 in the presence of HRH the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, ... |
| Four University professors on the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list |
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| Published on Friday, 18 November 2022 |
| Professors Stéphane Bordas, Michael Heneka, Alexandre Tkatchenko, and Paul Wilmes have been ranked among the “Highly Cited Researchers” 2022 list by Clarivate. |
| Inclusive Green Finance report launched by Uni.lu ADA Chair at COP27 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 |
| Inclusive Green Finance (IGF) policies recognise the role of financial inclusion in building resilience to climate change impact and enable small-scale mitigation among the world’s most vulnerable ... |
| International ideas competition for new interdisciplinary centre |
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| Published on Thursday, 10 November 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg will establish a new interdisciplinary centre (IC) for researching complex environmental systems. In an ideas competition or “Concours d'idées”, the University is ... |
| First Luxembourgish AI Model created in BGL BNP Paribas Partnership |
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| Published on Wednesday, 09 November 2022 |
| The first Luxembourgish language model using the state-of-the-art BERT technology was recently released. It was developed through a partnership between BGL BNP Paribas and the University of ... |
| €1.5M to attract world-class researchers at the University’s IAS |
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| Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg will receive 1.5 million euros from the European Union’s flagship research programme, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, to finance ten research projects at the ... |
| First Autonomous Car in Luxembourgish Traffic |
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| Published on Thursday, 03 November 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) demonstrated its autonomous car in live traffic on Kirchberg today, Thursday 3 November 2022. This ... |
| How does war past become embedded into political present? |
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| Published on Monday, 31 October 2022 |
| As we are faced again with images of war coming from Ukraine, the five-year project ELWar (Electoral Legacies of War) ends with significant findings on how war past becomes embedded into post-war ... |
| Prof. Simone Niclou appointed Vice-Rector at the University |
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| Published on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 |
| After consulting the University Council, the Board of Governors has today appointed Prof. Simone P. Niclou as Vice Rector of the University of Luxembourg, with responsibility in particular for ... |
| Belval Campus hosts the Student Fair |
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| Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg will participate in the Student Fair organised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in close collaboration with ACEL ("Association des Cercles d'Étudiants ... |
| Urgent Call for Ukrainian Researchers – Let’s Spread the Word! |
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| Published on Monday, 24 October 2022 |
| In an act of solidarity, the University of Luxembourg is participating in the new MSCA4Ukraine fellowship programme, which offers support to displaced researchers from Ukraine. Now we need YOU to ... |
| Les chercheurs et professeurs de l’Uni récompensés aux FNR Awards 2022 |
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| Published on Friday, 21 October 2022 |
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édition des FNR Awards, qui récompensent des chercheurs, professeurs et médiateurs scientifiques dans un large éventail de disciplines, a eu lieu jeudi 20 octobre 2022 sur le campus de ... |
| Colour-changing fibres for smart clothes |
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| Published on Monday, 17 October 2022 |
| When we think about clothing, we usually think of it as something we wear to cover our body, convey our style and protect us from the environment. What if the cloth changes its visual appearance when ... |
| Rentrée Académique : l’Université s’engage pour la paix et l’avenir |
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| Published on Thursday, 13 October 2022 |
| L’Université du Luxembourg a accueilli des étudiants, professeurs et personnel lors de la Rentrée Académique, ce mercredi 12 octobre 2022 sur le Campus de Belval. |
| Mental health in times of war |
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| Published on Thursday, 06 October 2022 |
| As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many scholars and scientists have left the country. More than 30 Ukrainian researchers displaced by the war have temporarily joined the University of ... |
| Prof. Vögele Appointed New Head of the Institute for Advanced Studies |
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| Published on Tuesday, 04 October 2022 |
| Prof. Claus Vögele is the new head of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) as of 1 October 2022. Prof. Vögele was elected by the members of the IAS Fellows College for a two-year ... |
| How to implement arbitration in temporarily occupied territories |
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| Published on Thursday, 29 September 2022 |
| As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many scholars and scientists have left the country. More than 30 Ukrainian researchers displaced by the war have temporarily joined the University of ... |
| A new survey to detect risk factors for Parkinson’s disease |
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| Published on Monday, 26 September 2022 |
| The National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD) is launching an online survey addressed to residents in Luxembourg and the Greater Region who are over 50 and not ... |
| Agreement with Ministry of Economy for teaching and research in HPC |
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| Published on Friday, 23 September 2022 |
| The Ministry of the Economy and the University of Luxembourg have signed an agreement that provides a framework for higher education and research activities focused on High-Performance Computing, ... |
| Helping refugee children to adapt to life abroad |
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| Published on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 |
| As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many scholars and scientists have left the country. More than 30 Ukrainian researchers displaced by the war have temporarily joined the University of ... |
| University welcomes approximately 1000 new students |
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| Published on Monday, 19 September 2022 |
| On its Welcome Day on 16 September 2022, which marked the beginning of classes, the University of Luxembourg welcomed approximately 1,000 new students on its Belval Campus. |
| “Portes Ouvertes Luxembourg”: Visit University Labs |
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| Published on Thursday, 15 September 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg will participate in the 16th edition of the “Portes Ouvertes Luxembourg”. |
| New contact details for Student Administration (SEVE) |
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| Published on Thursday, 15 September 2022 |
| As of 15 September 2022, any administrative questions related to your studies should be addressed to the Student Administration (SEVE) in the following way: |
| New students, welcome to the University! |
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| Published on Tuesday, 13 September 2022 |
| On Friday, 16 September, the University of Luxembourg hosts the Welcome Day for its new students from 9.00 to 17.00 on Belval Campus. |
| Spresso: Historical newspaper photography goes supercomputing |
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| Published on Monday, 12 September 2022 |
| While supercomputers are traditionally being used in physics, material science and advanced chemistry, the Spresso project entails the very first formal cooperation between the Luxembourgish ... |
| University of Luxembourg to use AWS Processors in HPC Research |
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| Published on Tuesday, 06 September 2022 |
| Today, the University of Luxembourg announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) cloud computing infrastructure in order to accelerate ... |
| First professors appointed in nursing sciences |
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| Published on Monday, 05 September 2022 |
| The Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg has appointed Laurence Bernard and Marie Friedel Full professors in Nursing Sciences who will jointly develop a comprehensive study offer in ... |
| Digitalising historical objects in the face of war |
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| Published on Friday, 02 September 2022 |
| As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many scholars and scientists have left the country. More than 30 Ukrainian researchers displaced by the war have temporarily joined the University of ... |
| Amazon to support student research at the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Thursday, 01 September 2022 |
| Amazon and the University of Luxembourg have signed a five-year agreement to support thesis research projects at the Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL) of the Faculty ... |
| Exploring the unification of EU patent protection |
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| Published on Thursday, 18 August 2022 |
| As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many scholars and scientists have left the country. More than 30 Ukrainian researchers displaced by the war have temporarily joined the University of ... |
| ShanghaiRanking 2022: Uni.lu ranked among the 800 best universities |
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| Published on Wednesday, 17 August 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg ranks among the 701-800 best universities worldwide in the latest 2022 ranking published by the ShanghaiRanking consultancy firm. |
| LURN: Connecting Ukrainian and Luxembourg Researchers |
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| Published on Thursday, 11 August 2022 |
| A new Luxembourg Ukrainian Researcher Network (LURN) was unveiled in early August 2022 at the University of Luxembourg. |
| International study links socioeconomic deprivation to dementia risk |
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| Published on Wednesday, 10 August 2022 |
| Current research shows that cognitive impairment and dementia are, to a significant degree, determined by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. |
| Philippe Wisler appointed acting Director of Administration & Finance |
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| Published on Tuesday, 09 August 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg has appointed Philippe Wisler acting Director of Administration and Finance from 1 September 2022. This appointment follows the decision of Dr Erica Monfardini to resign ... |
| Dr Martin Stöhr wins Rolf Tarrach Prize 2022 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 |
| The 2022 award for the best PhD thesis of the University of Luxembourg was conferred to Dr Martin Stöhr, PhD in Physics, for his work “Van der Waals Dispersion Interactions in Biomolecular ... |
| Encevo Launches First Joint Research Projects with Uni.lu and LIST |
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| Published on Thursday, 07 July 2022 |
| Encevo S.A. announced today that they have signed a Partnership Framework Agreement with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), and the University of Luxembourg’s ... |
| Pride Week: message of the rector |
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| Published on Friday, 01 July 2022 |
| "Today marks the beginning of Pride week in Luxembourg. The University’s logo and banner will reflect the colors of the rainbow to highlight our LGBTQ+ community. |
| Discover the winners of the 2022 FNR Science Image Competition |
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| Published on Friday, 01 July 2022 |
| Imagery plays an increasingly important role in scientific research, either to illustrate the way scientific work is being conducted, or to show research results in graphic visuals and help the ... |
| High score in Research and International Orientation in U-Multirank |
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| Published on Tuesday, 21 June 2022 |
| U-Multirank, a European Commission initiative to rank the performance of higher education and research institutes, continues to give high scores to the University of Luxembourg in its 2022 ranking ... |
| Research on next-generation fitness tracker receives Lux-Quebec grant |
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| Published on Thursday, 16 June 2022 |
| NextStepEI (Next level step monitoring in health, sports and medicine by augmenting gait with meaningful environmental information), a new bilateral research project co-coordinated by teams at the ... |
| Year in Review: The University’s milestone moments of 2021 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg has published its “2021 – Year in Review” report. The document reviews the events and developments that shaped the University’s trajectory in 2021. |
| International Team Identifies Neurotoxins generated by COVID-19 |
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| Published on Monday, 13 June 2022 |
| New results from an international research team composed of the La Trobe and Swinburne Universities in Melbourne, ETH Zurich, and the University of Luxembourg, published in the peer reviewed Nature ... |
| The C²DH celebrates its 5th anniversary |
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| Published on Friday, 27 May 2022 |
| On 25 May 2022, the University of Luxembourg officially celebrated the fifth anniversary of its third interdisciplinary research centre, the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History ... |
| The University signs the Diversity Charter on its 10th Anniversary |
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| Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg signs the Luxembourg Diversity Charter on the occasion of the Charter’s 10th
Anniversary, taking place on Wednesday 18 May at 17.00 at the Maison du Savoir (Auditorium ... |
| Portugal and Luxembourg: Extensive cooperation in research |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 |
| The State visit to Portugal by Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the ongoing research cooperation between the two countries. Here is a brief view on some of ... |
| Minister of Finance Yuriko Backes cautiously optimistic for Europe |
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| Published on Tuesday, 10 May 2022 |
| Luxembourg minister of Finance Ms Yuriko Backes sees reasons for cautious optimism for Europe, despite multiple challenges. |
| University researcher receives the first EIC grant in Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 04 May 2022 |
| A consortium including the University of Luxembourg has been awarded a prestigious PathFinder Open grant of the European Innovation Council (EIC) that supports innovative and disruptive ... |
| "Science meets Music" on 1 May at Rockhal in Belval |
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| Published on Friday, 29 April 2022 |
| The “Sound of Data” opening Event |
| Climate warming alters glacier-fed stream ecosystems worldwide |
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| Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 |
| According to two recent studies carried out as part of the Vanishing Glaciers Project, the ecosystems of glacier-fed streams are undergoing profound change around the world. That could have major ... |
| ERC Advanced Grant on Quantum Materials for Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko |
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| Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 |
| Professor Alexandre Tkatchenko, head of the Department of Physics and Materials Science and professor of theoretical chemical physics at the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded an Advanced ... |
| SES and SnT Access MeluXina Supercomputer |
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| Published on Monday, 25 April 2022 |
| Luxembourg’s MeluXina enables research partners to perform advanced satellite communications optimisation tests |
| ÉpStan identifies no deterioration in general skills among students |
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| Published on Thursday, 21 April 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (MENJE) presented today the results of the Luxembourg school monitoring programme Épreuves Standardisées (ÉpStan) 2021. |
| Chair in Cyber Policy to launch in September 2022 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 20 April 2022 |
| The Directorate of Defence of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFA) and the University of Luxembourg have partnered to establish a Chair in Cyber Policy at the University. The ... |
| Uni.lu and LuxProvide sign MeluXina supercomputer framework agreement |
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| Published on Thursday, 14 April 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg and LuxProvide, operator of the Luxembourg supercomputer MeluXina, have signed a framework agreement to cooperate through the participation in common research and ... |
| A first testbed for quantum communication infrastructure in Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 06 April 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), in collaboration with the Department of Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy (SMC) of the Ministry ... |
| Prof. Ladewig appointed to Paul Wurth Energy Process Engineering Chair |
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| Published on Monday, 04 April 2022 |
| On 4 March 2022, the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg-based company Paul Wurth, part of SMS Group, renewed their agreement on a teaching and research collaboration and appointed Bradley ... |
| New Bachelor in Luxembourgish Language Science and Literature |
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| Published on Friday, 01 April 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg will offer a new programme in Luxembourgish Language Science and Literature within the Bachelor in European Cultures, starting September 2022. Registration for the new ... |
| Prof. Jens Kreisel appointed Rector of the University as of 2023 |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 March 2022 |
| After consultation of the University Council, the Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg has appointed Professor Jens Kreisel as Rector of the University of Luxembourg, as of 1 January ... |
| Nearly 1500 visitors attend the University’s Open Day on Belval Campus |
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| Published on Monday, 21 March 2022 |
| The annual University Open Day, which took place on Saturday 19 March 2022, welcomed close to 1,500 who flocked to Belval Campus from Luxembourg and the Greater Region to find out first-hand what it ... |
| Spinoffs Magrid Learning Solution and NIUM enter the market |
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| Published on Thursday, 17 March 2022 |
| Two spin-offs of the University of Luxembourg, Magrid Learning Solution and NIUM, are about to launch their commercial offer, following the signature of licenses negotiated with the Office for ... |
| Discover the University on 19 March and apply now! |
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| Published on Monday, 14 March 2022 |
| Applications for admission to the University of Luxembourg study programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year have started on 1 February 2022. |
| University marks 2022 International Women’s Day |
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| Published on Monday, 07 March 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg marks the International Women’s Day on 8 March by a series of events focusing on the status, societal, scientific and economic role of women. |
| Uni contributes cutting-edge projects to Esch2022 capital of culture |
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| Published on Thursday, 03 March 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg is proud to be a partner of the European Capital of Culture Esch2022. University researchers have designed cutting-edge projects blending art, science and research into ... |
| European University Association Statement on Ukraine |
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| Published on Wednesday, 02 March 2022 |
| Following the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, the European University Association (EUA), which represents more than 850 universities and national rectors’ conferences in 48 European ... |
| University’s rector condemns illegal invasion of Ukraine |
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| Published on Wednesday, 02 March 2022 |
| The rector of the University of Luxembourg, Prof. Stéphane Pallage, has issued the following statement to the University community: |
| Esch2022 European Capital of Culture: Launch with Uni.lu participation |
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| Published on Friday, 25 February 2022 |
| On Saturday 26 February, the Esch2022 European Capital of Culture will officially kick off in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg’s second-largest city and home of the University’s main campus. This ... |
| University and UNICEF release COVID-Kids ll |
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| Published on Friday, 25 February 2022 |
| The COVID-Kids II study, conducted by the University of Luxembourg in cooperation with UNICEF Luxembourg, shows that the prolonged impact of the pandemic has reduced life satisfaction for more than ... |
| CoVaLux research programme launched |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 February 2022 |
| Research Luxembourg has announced the CoVaLux research programme (COVID-19, Vaccination & long-term health consequences of COVID-19 in Luxembourg), a comprehensive study aimed at addressing key ... |
| Erasmus+: 700 students benefit at the University in 2021/22 |
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| Published on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 |
| The Erasmus+ programme is celebrating its 35th
birthday this year. Luxembourg joined the Erasmus programme in 1988 and, in 2003, the then brand-new University of Luxembourg, which is based on the ... |
| Women need science. Science needs women |
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| Published on Friday, 11 February 2022 |
| International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022 |
| University Announces Launch of Finnovation Hub |
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| Published on Thursday, 10 February 2022 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) today announces the launch of its Finnovation Hub, an initiative aiming to help Luxembourg continue ... |
| Jan Lagerwall obtains ERC Grant to produce smart mechanical sensors |
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| Published on Monday, 07 February 2022 |
| Prof. Jan Lagerwall, physicist at the University of Luxembourg, has obtained a Proof-of-concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC). He will work on the production of sheets and fibres of ... |
| New partnership for state digital transformation |
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| Published on Monday, 07 February 2022 |
| Marc Hansen, Minister Delegate for Digitalisation, and Yves Elsen, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg representing the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, ... |
| The digital Shoah Memorial: what is remembered lives |
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| Published on Wednesday, 26 January 2022 |
| The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked worldwide on 27 January to commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by the Red Army in 1945. The international day is ... |
| New convention ensures University’s public endowment for next 4 years |
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| Published on Friday, 14 January 2022 |
| The Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the University of Luxembourg have signed a new multi-year contract (“Convention pluriannuelle”) covering the period 2022-2025. The contract ... |
| Covidcheck 3G at the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 |
| As of 15 January 2022, and until at least 28 February, the University of Luxembourg implements a Covidcheck 3G regime. |
| Three hot topics for the Student Delegation in 2021/2022 |
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| Published on Tuesday, 04 January 2022 |
| Nikola Kaserova, Master student in European Business Law, is the new president of the Student Delegation. She is the first female leader of the body representing students at the University until ... |
| University celebrates excellence in doctoral education in 2021 |
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| Published on Monday, 20 December 2021 |
| The University held its annual PhD graduation Ceremony on 17 December on Belval Campus. Over 150 doctoral candidates graduated from the University’s four doctoral schools. The ceremony honoured the ... |
| University confers over 1850 diplomas for the 2020/2021 academic year |
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| Published on Friday, 17 December 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg has conferred over 1850 diplomas for the 2020/2021 academic year. A series of graduation ceremonies took place between 14 and 16 December for the Bachelor, Master and ... |
| Uni.lu “Simplicity of Complexity” showcased at Dubai World Expo |
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| Published on Thursday, 16 December 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s project “the simplicity of complexity », initiated by the University’s Department of Mathematics, was featured at the Luxembourg’s Pavilion at the Dubai World ... |
| Expand collaborative experiences with digital innovation |
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| Published on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg, Cisco Systems and SCRIPT (Service de coordination de la recherche et de l’innovation pédagogiques et technologiques) of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth ... |
| Publication du Rapport national sur l’éducation 2021 |
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| Published on Thursday, 09 December 2021 |
| L'Université du Luxembourg a publié le troisième Rapport national sur l'éducation (« Bildungsbericht »), qui présente un état des lieux du système scolaire et éducatif au Luxembourg. |
| New book “Histoire de la justice au Luxembourg (1795 à nos jours)” |
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| Published on Wednesday, 08 December 2021 |
| The book was edited by the Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) of the University of Luxembourg and was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. It is published in French and reviews ... |
| The sound of change: The history of free radio stations |
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| Published on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 |
| Vitus Sproten receives an Excellent Thesis Award in Humanities for his PhD research. |
| A chair to promote teaching and research in sustainable finance |
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| Published on Thursday, 25 November 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research celebrate the first ... |
| Learning to identify abuse and violence |
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| Published on Wednesday, 24 November 2021 |
| Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence, is one of the leading forms of violence against women. It is a major public health problem with devastating short- and long-term ... |
| Scienteens Lab launches new workshops in computer science |
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| Published on Monday, 22 November 2021 |
| The Scienteens Lab, an extracurricular learning centre of the University of Luxembourg, is organising its first workshops in computer science for secondary school pupils. Designed to be an ... |
| University inaugurates its AION supercomputer |
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| Published on Wednesday, 10 November 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg officially inaugurated its AION High Performance Computer (HPC) during a ceremony on Belval Campus. The new supercomputer now provides state-of-the-art support to the ... |
| Positive University evaluation report presented to Parliament |
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| Published on Thursday, 28 October 2021 |
| The conclusions of the external evaluation of learning and teaching at the University were presented by the Minister of Higher Education and Research Claude Meisch to the parliamentary committee for ... |
| Uni.lu introduces a 50 EUR application fee |
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| Published on Monday, 25 October 2021 |
| The fee will apply as of the next admission period in February 2022. |
| University history researcher distinguished at 2021 FNR Awards |
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| Published on Friday, 22 October 2021 |
| Three out of seven awards by the Luxembourg National Research Fund to acknowledge outstanding work in the area of research went to researchers from the University of Luxembourg. |
| University plans for on-site teaching as of November |
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| Published on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg plans for a full return to in-person teaching as of 8 November 2021. |
| 10 years of partnership with SES for SatCom governance and regulation |
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| Published on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 |
| In September 2021, the University of Luxembourg and SES celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Chair in Space, SatCom and Media Law. |
| University to lead the first European Master’s programme in HPC |
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| Published on Tuesday, 12 October 2021 |
| A consortium of European partners led by the University of Luxembourg has been selected by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking to design and implement the first pan-European High Performance Computing ... |
| New academic year 2021-2022 opens with optimism and hope |
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| Published on Friday, 08 October 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg held its Rentrée Académique 2021-2022 on 7 October on Belval Campus. |
| UNIVERSEH presents “Beyond UNIVERSEH” at inaugural conference |
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| Published on Tuesday, 05 October 2021 |
| UNIVERSEH, the European Space University for Earth and Humanity, has marked its ongoing development by a high-level conference on the theme of “Space and the Universities of the Future in ... |
| University launches a website for its Esch2022 projects |
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| Published on Monday, 04 October 2021 |
| In February 2022, the University’s hometown Esch-sur-Alzette will launch the European Capital of Culture 2022, under the leitmotiv REMIX. The University will support Esch2022 with eight diverse and ... |
| University among top 25 in new international Cooperation index |
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| Published on Wednesday, 22 September 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg is listed among the top 25 performers in the new Higher Education Cooperation index published by U-Multirank, a ranking system implemented by an independent consortium ... |
| Rector Prof Stéphane Pallage not to seek a second mandate |
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| Published on Tuesday, 21 September 2021 |
| The Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg has acknowledged the decision of Rector Stéphane Pallage not to seek a second term of office as Rector of the University of Luxembourg. ... |
| Welcome, new students 2021-2022! |
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| Published on Thursday, 16 September 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg welcomed over 1,000 new students on its traditional Welcome Day, on 16 September, on Belval Campus. |
| EU Council President C. Michel and PM Bettel visit the Schuman House |
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| Published on Thursday, 16 September 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg hosted a visit of EU Council President Charles Michel and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel at the Schuman house, birthplace of Robert Schuman, founding father ... |
| Times Higher Education: Uni.lu among the top 300 universities |
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| Published on Thursday, 02 September 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg ranks among the 251-300 best universities in the new World University Ranking 2022 published today by Times Higher Education. The University is thus positioned among the ... |
| Welcome to our new students: Tell us your Insta story! |
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| Published on Wednesday, 18 August 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg wishes to congratulate you and is proud to welcome you as part of our unique international students’ community. |
| COME-HERE survey results from Luxembourg |
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| Published on Monday, 16 August 2021 |
| Two surveys conducted with Luxembourg residents in March and June 2021 offer a snapshot of their working and living conditions during the pandemic, in particular their income, compliance with health ... |
| The University of Luxembourg joins the IMS network |
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| Published on Thursday, 12 August 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg has just joined IMS (Inspiring More Sustainability), the leading network of Luxembourg companies and organisations committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR). |
| European scientists develop technology for protein identification |
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| Published on Thursday, 05 August 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg participates in PROTEIN-ID, a research consortium that aspires to create device able to generate a proteins identity card. The newly funded project will develop a method ... |
| Inter-University Cooperation between Luxembourg and Laos renewed |
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| Published on Friday, 23 July 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have agreed to extend the ... |
| Year in Review: The University’s key moments in 2020 |
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| Published on Friday, 09 July 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg has published its “2020 – Year in Review”. The report looks back at the University’s development, key events, activities, successes and achievements in 2020. |
| Dr Carsten Ullrich receives the 2021 Rolf Tarrach Prize |
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| Published on Friday, 09 July 2021 |
| The Association “Amis de l’Université” has awarded the 2021 Rolf Tarrach Prize, yearly rewarding the best doctoral thesis of the University of Luxembourg, to Dr Carsten Ullrich, member of ... |
| University closes the Residence des Dominicaines |
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| Published on Thursday, 08 July 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg has decided to close the Résidence des Dominicaines, a residence for about 60 students located in Luxembourg-Limpertsberg, at short notice. |
| “Memorandum of Understanding” between CentraleSupélec and Uni.lu |
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| Published on Thursday, 01 July 2021 |
| CentraleSupélec - Metz Campus is pleased to announce the signing of the first “Memorandum of Understanding” between the University of Luxembourg and CentraleSupélec. The main objective of this ... |
| Well-being and health of young people in Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 16 June 2021 |
| How do young people in Luxembourg rate their well-being and health – what do well-being and health mean to them and what do they do about it? The “National Report on the Situation of Youth in ... |
| Luxembourg paves the way for a new era of healthcare digitalisation |
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| Published on Thursday, 10 June 2021 |
| Prof. Klucken joins the movement to make digitalisation part of every-day patient care |
| Prof. Michael Heneka is appointed Director of the LCSB |
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| Published on Wednesday, 02 June 2021 |
| The Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg has ratified, at an extraordinary meeting held on 31 May 2021, the appointment of Prof. Michael Heneka as Director of the Luxembourg Centre for ... |
| New courses in general medicine, medical oncology and neurology |
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| Published on Friday, 28 May 2021 |
| Beginning in September 2021, the University of Luxembourg will offer three courses in medical specialisations for students holding a Master’s degree in medicine: general medicine, medical oncology ... |
| University bestows 1710 diplomas for the academic year 2019/2020 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg hosted a different “Graduation Week” on 11 and 12 May for graduates of the academic year 2019/20. The hybrid ceremonies allowed for award-winning graduates to receive ... |
| The future is now - how can humans and robots live together? |
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| Published on Wednesday, 05 May 2021 |
| TRANSCEND is one of six new interdisciplinary research projects which received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies. |
| University will offer a Bachelor in Music Education in September 2021 |
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| Published on Tuesday, 04 May 2021 |
| Starting September 2021, the University of Luxembourg will offer a Bachelor in Music Education to students seeking a university education to become a music teacher. |
| Country-specific COVID-19 incidences - A biased perspective |
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| Published on Wednesday, 28 April 2021 |
| Incidence levels – the number of new COVID-19 cases within a given time period – are currently widely used as indicators to define high-risk areas. |
| Virtual Bachelor’s Days inform about study programmes |
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| Published on Friday, 23 April 2021 |
| Prospective students explored their options of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Luxembourg during the virtual Bachelor’s Days from 21-22 April. The vast majority of guests came ... |
| What has the COVID-19 crisis done to our education system? |
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| Published on Thursday, 22 April 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the Ministry for Education, Children and Youth presented today first insights from the November 2020 ÉpStan (Épreuves Standardisées), the Luxembourg School ... |
| Balancing the European Central Bank’s independence and accountability |
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| Published on Wednesday, 21 April 2021 |
| The project EMULEG is one of six new interdisciplinary research projects which received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for ... |
| 10 years building colorectal cancer collection |
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| Published on Friday, 16 April 2021 |
| Initiated in 2011 by the University of Luxembourg and the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) as a concerted action against colorectal cancer (CRC), the collection of tumour samples from various ... |
| Wellbeing in a dissolved workplace: Towards a new work-life balance? |
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| Published on Wednesday, 07 April 2021 |
| The project W@W is one of six new interdisciplinary research projects which received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced ... |
| Lasting impact of birth mode on microbiome and immune system |
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| Published on Monday, 29 March 2021 |
| In a recent scientific publication, researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) and the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg address the ... |
| “We learn languages through our interactions.” |
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| Published on Friday, 26 March 2021 |
| The International Day of Multilingualism is celebrated on Saturday 27 March. Due to globalisation, multilingualism has become common practice in business, science and education. It is a ... |
| Preparing for the future of finance with a new interdisciplinary track |
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| Published on Thursday, 25 March 2021 |
| Starting September 2021, the Master in Finance and Economics will offer a new track of specialisation in Digital Transformation in Finance. |
| Advancing diagnosis and therapy: Exploring the cancer microbiome |
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| Published on Tuesday, 23 March 2021 |
| Six new interdisciplinary research projects have received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies. |
| Successful virtual Open Day welcomes 2,500 guests |
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| Published on Monday, 22 March 2021 |
| More than 2,500 guests explored the University of Luxembourg during its Virtual Open Day on Saturday, 20 March. The vast majority of guests came from Luxembourg, representing 41%. |
| Survey on sleep quality to better prevent neurodegenerative diseases |
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| Published on Monday, 15 March 2021 |
| The National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD) launches a nation-wide research survey on sleep behaviour disorders under the patronage of the Ministry of Health. All ... |
| Towards green steel: Paul Wurth Chair in Energy Process Engineering |
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| Published on Thursday, 11 March 2021 |
| On 4 March, the University and Paul Wurth, a leading player in the design and supply of technological solutions for steelmaking and a company of the SMS group, announced the creation of the new Paul ... |
| University opens Master of Data Science in September 2021 |
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| Published on Thursday, 11 March 2021 |
| Starting September 2021, the University of Luxembourg will offer a new Master of Data Science. Based on a multidisciplinary approach, the Master's programme will train students in data analysis, ... |
| No cold case – Uni researchers explore the future of forensic genomics |
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| Published on Wednesday, 10 March 2021 |
| Six new interdisciplinary research projects have received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies. |
| University opens international branch of Bilingualism Matters |
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| Published on Tuesday, 09 March 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg hosts an international branch of Bilingualism Matters, a research and information centre with headquarters at the University of Edinburgh and international partner ... |
| How women lived the first year of the pandemic |
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| Published on Monday, 08 March 2021 |
| There are significant differences in how women and men experienced the COVID-related confinement, the closing of schools and child care. |
| “Girls hold biases about what they can do at the age of 6.” |
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| Published on Monday, 08 March 2021 |
| The world celebrates the International Women’s Day today, an excellent opportunity to reflect on the progress to be made in the area of gender equality. To mark the occasion, we interviewed ... |
| University and Paul Wurth create Chair in Energy Process Engineering |
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| Published on Thursday, 04 March 2021 |
| Paul Wurth S.A., a company of SMS group, and the University of Luxembourg have entered into an agreement to create and finance the Paul Wurth Chair in Energy Process Engineering. The 5-year agreement ... |
| 1 million Euros for black holes made from semimetals |
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| Published on Wednesday, 03 March 2021 |
| Semimetals are a class of materials which share features known from both metals and semiconductors. In recent years, it was found that the electrons flowing in certain novel – so-called ... |
| Large-scale testing: High transmission risk from asymptomatic carriers |
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| Published on Monday, 01 March 2021 |
| Based on the results of the large-scale testing programme run in Luxembourg, researchers show that asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 carriers represent an important vector for transmission. |
| Virtual Master Days inform about study programmes |
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| Published on Friday, 26 February 2021 |
| Prospective students from around the world explored their options of obtaining a Master’s degree at the University of Luxembourg during the virtual Master Days from 24-25 February. |
| Exploring the future: on forensics, robots, humans and more |
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| Published on Thursday, 25 February 2021 |
| Six new interdisciplinary research projects have received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies. |
| PathoFact identifies pathogens faster and more accurately |
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| Published on Thursday, 18 February 2021 |
| Scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) and the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine of the University of Luxembourg have developed a new bioinformatics tool that can ... |
| New innovative and sustainable projects for the Greater Region |
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| Published on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg takes part in three new Interreg projects which tackle regional challenges in the construction, manufacturing and water sectors. The projects are carried out with several ... |
| Hybrid teaching mode at start of summer semester |
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| Published on Monday, 15 February 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg returns to hybrid teaching mode at the start of the summer semester on 15 February 2021. Small groups of students can attend in-person classes and lab work, while large ... |
| Encevo Group joins forces with LIST and SnT |
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| Published on Friday, 12 February 2021 |
| Encevo, the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust of the University of Luxembourg ... |
| University honours outstanding doctoral theses |
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| Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg has honoured 15 doctoral graduates of 2020 with the first “Excellent Thesis Award” which recognises the outstanding quality of their doctoral theses. 9 awardees come ... |
| Lindsay Flynn and Etienne Fodor awarded with FNR ATTRACT Fellowships |
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| Published on Friday, 05 February 2021 |
| The two researchers will strengthen the research units in respectively social sciences and physics. |
| Strengthening partnerships, knowledge and technology transfer |
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| Published on Thursday, 04 February 2021 |
| Interview with Dr Christophe Haunold |
| LUX:plorations: New science comics made in Luxembourg |
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| Published on Friday, 29 January 2021 |
| Scientists in Luxembourg have teamed up with local comic artists to produce a new series of science comics. Led by the University of Luxembourg, the comic project combines science and art made in ... |
| A University Chair in Urban Regeneration for Esch-sur-Alzette |
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| Published on Monday, 25 January 2021 |
| Renowned architect and urban planning researcher Prof. Markus Miessen has been appointed as chairholder for the new endowed Chair in Urban Regeneration between the University of Luxembourg and the ... |
| About digital media schoolrooms and tackling educational inequalities |
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| Published on Friday, 22 January 2021 |
| 24 January marks the International Day of Education celebrating the role of learning for peace and development. Education faces various challenges in modern society. Technological, demographic, ... |
| Interinstitutional research focuses on ferroic materials |
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| Published on Thursday, 21 January 2021 |
| Advanced Materials are among the important Key Enabling Technologies (KET), which are critical drivers and accelerators to allow European industries to retain competitiveness. With fascinating ... |
| Prof. Lionel Briand Becomes an ACM Fellow |
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| Published on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 |
| Congratulations to Prof. Lionel Briand for being named a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)! As the world’s largest computing society, being an ACM Fellow is a significant and ... |
| More than 800 guests explored the University virtually |
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| Published on Monday, 18 January 2021 |
| On 16 January, guests from around the world explored the option of studying at the University of Luxembourg during the virtual Information Day. |
| The Rector presents his New Year wishes to the University community |
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| Published on Friday, 15 January 2021 |
| On Thursday, 14 January 2021 Prof. Stéphane Pallage, Rector of the University of Luxembourg addressed his New Year wishes to the members of the University community. |
| Uni & ABBL Explore AI for Instant Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence |
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| Published on Thursday, 14 January 2021 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association (ABBL) and Fondation ABBL pour l’éducation financière ... |
| New ERC grant to develop novel chemical discovery platform |
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| Published on Thursday, 07 January 2021 |
| Alexandre Tkatchenko, professor of theoretical chemical physics at the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded a Proof-of-Concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to develop a novel ... |
| Scientists call for synchronised curbing of COVID infections in Europe |
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| Published on Saturday, 19 December 2020 |
| Hundreds of scientists have called on European decision-makers to take steps for a quick, synchronised and efficient reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases across Europe. |
| Season's Greetings |
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| Published on Friday, 18 December 2020 |
| The University wishes all staff and students wonderful winter holidays and best wishes for a prosperous, healthy and creative new year 2021! |
| University and LIH translate research into clinical development |
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| Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020 |
| The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that conducting strong translational research is key to combating the coronavirus. By leveraging cutting edge laboratory techniques to study patient samples, ... |
| Five higher education institutions create UNIVERSEH |
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| Published on Monday, 14 December 2020 |
| “UNIVERSEH – The European Space University for Earth and Humanity”, an alliance of five higher education institutions, was officially launched in a virtual inauguration ceremony today. ... |
| University and City of Dudelange commit to participative democracy |
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| Published on Wednesday, 09 December 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the City of Dudelange signed a collaboration agreement for the promotion of participatory democracy. The two partners will combine their efforts to become the ... |
| New student delegation for communication, wellbeing and a green campus |
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| Published on Wednesday, 09 December 2020 |
| The newly elected delegation took up its two-year mandate on 1 November 2020 and aims to focus on five short and long-term topics during the first year of their mandate: communication with students, ... |
| LCSB partners with SciCrunch to promote reproducibility of research |
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| Published on Thursday, 03 December 2020 |
| As part of a broad initiative aiming to guarantee research quality and reproducibility of scientific results, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg is ... |
| Uni.lu & Ministry of the Economy set up Chair in Digital Procurement |
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| Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the Ministry of the Economy announce the creation of an academic Chair in Digital Procurement. The Chair will be hosted at the University’s Centre for Logistics and ... |
| LIH, LIST and Uni.lu sign bilateral cooperation agreements |
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| Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg, the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) announce the signing of mutual bilateral cooperation agreements ... |
| University joins campaign against violence towards women and girls |
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| Published on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg joins the UN’s Orange Week – a campaign against violence towards women and girls. In Luxembourg, 38 % of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence ... |
| University researchers win FNR Awards 2020 |
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| Published on Thursday, 19 November 2020 |
| The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has presented the FNR Awards 2020, conferring five awards to researchers and administrative staff from the University of Luxembourg on 19 November. |
| Two University professors on Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list |
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| Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 |
| Professors Stéphane Bordas and Alexandre Tkatchenko from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine have been ranked among the world’s most influential academics on the “Highly Cited ... |
| Internationality shapes the University |
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| Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 |
| 17 November 2020 marks the International Students’ Day, a celebration of multiculturalism of international students. |
| The University launches the Institute for Advanced Studies |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 November 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg has launched an Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) with the aim to strengthen its interdisciplinary research. The IAS will further reinforce the University’s ... |
| Visit the University of Luxembourg at the virtual student fair |
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| Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2020 |
| Future students can find information about study programmes of the University of Luxembourg from 12-13 November at the Foire de l’Étudiant (student fair). |
| High school students try out the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Friday, 06 November 2020 |
| From 2 to 6 November high school students from around the world experienced what it feels like to be a student at the University of Luxembourg during the “Université à l’Essai” (Test University). |
| Foyer Group supports Uni.lu research with a donation of 100000 € |
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| Published on Tuesday, 03 November 2020 |
| In a context marked by the COVID-19 crisis, Foyer Group made several donations totalling €100,000 to the holders of four research projects at the University of Luxembourg. Due to exceptional health ... |
| Understanding the factors that shape microbiomes |
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| Published on Monday, 02 November 2020 |
| In two scientific articles recently published in high-impact journals – Nature Microbiology and Nature Communications – the Systems Ecology group at the University of Luxembourg's Luxembourg ... |
| University and Ministry Launch Cybersecurity Project in West Africa |
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| Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 |
| Three universities in Burkina Faso and Senegal will soon boast newly minted cybersecurity study programmes thanks to a project initiated by the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre ... |
| New conditions of access to the LLC for the public |
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| Published on Friday, 30 October 2020 |
| Following the new legal regulations adopted on Thursday 29 October to combat COVID-19, the LLC is putting in place new measures for the reception of the public. |
| University marks the start of the academic year with excellence awards |
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| Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 |
| On 27 October, the University honoured lecturers and a student association during the annual Rentrée Académique, the official opening of the new semester, for their outstanding commitment and work ... |
| University receives strong THE subject rankings |
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| Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 |
| Times Higher Education (THE) has published its World Subject Rankings 2021, listing the University of Luxembourg in ten subject areas. |
| The University selected to imagine Luxembourg in 2050 |
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| Published on Monday, 26 October 2020 |
| A consortium of researchers and designers led by the “Geography & Spatial Planning” department at the University of Luxembourg is one of the 10 teams selected by the Ministry of Energy and ... |
| Innovative use of machine learning for discoveries in chemistry |
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| Published on Friday, 16 October 2020 |
| Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko and his research team at the University of Luxembourg have been awarded grants totalling 500,000 euros to conduct research in the emerging field of machine learning methods ... |
| Publication “Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette” |
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| Published on Friday, 09 October 2020 |
| The “Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette”, published by the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2
DH) of the University of Luxembourg, capybarabooks and the ... |
| “A Pioneering Spirit”: Commemorating 50 years of the Werner Report |
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| Published on Wednesday, 07 October 2020 |
| On 7 October, the University of Luxembourg’s Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2
DH) kicked off the two-day conference “The Werner Report 50 years on. Economic and Monetary Union in ... |
| Become part of history at the Temporary History Lab |
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| Published on Friday, 25 September 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s Temporary History Lab invites visitors from the Greater Region to participate in the history of the southern Minett region. Located in Annexe22 in Esch-sur-Alzette, ... |
| How young people in Luxembourg deal with the pandemic |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 September 2020 |
| Preliminary results of large-scale study published
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg have published preliminary results of a representative study about young people and COVID-19 (YAC). A ... |
| Using Machine Learning to combat the Coronavirus |
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| Published on Monday, 14 September 2020 |
| The intensive binding of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on human host cells appears to be a significant factor in the virus’s high infectiousness. A joint team of researchers from the University of ... |
| University Spin-off Databourg Tackles Flash Flooding With Satellite |
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| Published on Monday, 14 September 2020 |
| Rain nowcasting, a technology used to warn of imminent flash flooding and other extreme weather events, has been reimagined by the start-up Databourg Systems, the first Space sector spin-off to come ... |
| New approach against Parkinson’s disease through stem cell research |
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| Published on Thursday, 10 September 2020 |
| In a seven-year research effort, an international team of scientists has clarified the cause for certain genetic forms of Parkinson’s disease, and has identified potential pharmacological ... |
| University hosts Welcome Day for new students |
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| Published on Tuesday, 08 September 2020 |
| On Friday, 11 September, the University of Luxembourg will host the Welcome Day for all new students from 11.00 to 15.00 on Belval Campus. |
| Prof. Bissyandé Receives ERC Grant for Software Repair Research |
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| Published on Thursday, 03 September 2020 |
| Professor Tegawendé F. Bissyandé from the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) has been awarded the prestigious Starting Grant by the ... |
| THE: University of Luxembourg among the world’s best 250 universities |
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| Published on Wednesday, 02 September 2020 |
| The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021 ranks the University of Luxembourg in the position 201-250 among the top 1,527 universities worldwide. |
| Winter semester 2020/2021: Hybrid teaching mode |
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| Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg will implement a hybrid teaching mode for the winter semester 2020/2021.
“Hybrid” teaching offers a mixture of in-person classes for smaller groups of students and ... |
| ShanghaiRanking 2020: University ranks among the 700 best universities |
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| Published on Monday, 17 August 2020 |
| The 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) published by the ShanghaiRanking consultancy positions the University of Luxembourg in rank 601-700 among the top 1,000 universities in the ... |
| University Spin-off DataThings Partners on Computer Vision Research |
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| Published on Thursday, 30 July 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) has signed a partnership with DataThings to conduct research on intelligent software systems for ... |
| Partnership Strengthens Luxembourg’s Smart Mobility Industry |
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| Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2020 |
| Silicon Valley start-up Civil Maps and the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) announce a research partnership focused on autonomous ... |
| EU Commission approved European Space University for Earth & Humanity |
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| Published on Friday, 10 July 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg is a partner in the project “European University - European Space University for Earth and Humanity” (UNIVERSEH), approved by the European Commission under the ... |
| Cutting-Edge Research for Novel Satellite-Terrestrial Networks |
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| Published on Thursday, 09 July 2020 |
| A six-year research partnership between the University and SES will be funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund’s Industrial Partnership Block Grant programme. |
| Notice to visitors on Belval Campus |
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| Published on Thursday, 02 July 2020 |
| Access to the student services of the SEVE / Service de la Vie Etudiante is by appointment only.
Please ... |
| Academic promotions announced |
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| Published on Friday, 26 June 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg is pleased to announce the following academic promotions. |
| University of Luxembourg ranks 12th in Young University 2020 Ranking |
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| Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 |
| University in excellent 4th
position among the world’s millennial universities |
| Year in Review: The University’s key moments in 2019 |
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| Published on Monday, 22 June 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg has published its “2019 – Year in Review” document. The report looks back at the University’s development, key events, activities, successes and achievements in 2019. |
| University further lifts access restrictions on 1 July |
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| Published on Friday, 19 June 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg continues to ease COVID-19 related restrictions to facilitate a return to normal academic life. |
| University launches CONNECT, a forum about dementia |
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| Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg, with support from the Fondation du Grand-Duc et de la Grande-Duchesse, is launching an online forum to facilitate communication on the subject of dementia (Alzheimer’s ... |
| University of Luxembourg performs well in EU university ranking |
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| Published on Monday, 15 June 2020 |
| U-Multirank, the EU Commission’s university benchmarking tool, has published its results for 2020, confirming the University of Luxembourg’s good performance in earlier years. |
| Art meets artificial intelligence at University during Esch2022 |
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| Published on Monday, 15 June 2020 |
| As part of Esch2022, the European capital of culture project, computer scientists at the University of Luxembourg will create the AI & ART pavilion, a multidisciplinary and interactive environment in ... |
| Information on possible use of proctoring during remote exams |
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| Published on Friday, 05 June 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg updates on its plans to organise exam sessions in a remote setting, and particularly on the possible use of a remote proctoring tool for a limited number of exams. |
| New Head of Partnership, Knowledge and Technology Transfer appointed |
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| Published on Thursday, 04 June 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg appointed Dr Christophe Haunold to lead its newly created “Central Office for Partnership, Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT)”. Christophe Haunold joined the ... |
| University announces teaching modalities for winter semester 2020/21 |
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| Published on Friday, 29 May 2020 |
| The upcoming Winter Semester 2020/21 at the University of Luxembourg will be taught in a mixture of remote and in-person classes. |
| University of Luxembourg celebrates its 1000th doctoral graduate |
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| Published on Friday, 29 May 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg proudly celebrates an important milestone of its doctoral education. The University’s 1000th
doctoral candidate graduated recently. Dr Carmine Gabriele completed his ... |
| University Releases Beta of COVID-19 Exit Strategy Simulator |
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| Published on Monday, 25 May 2020 |
| A team at the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), led by SnT Vice-Director Yves Le Traon, has developed an online tool to simulate ... |
| European Research Council Recognises SnT Radar Project |
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| Published on Monday, 18 May 2020 |
| Prof. Björn Ottersten, Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), has received a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The ... |
| Survival prediction in patients with severe COVID-19 infection |
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| Published on Friday, 15 May 2020 |
| Taking advantage of a long-standing collaboration with the Wuhan University of Science and Technology, researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of ... |
| Bachelor & Master Days IV - Virtual Open Days |
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| Published on Friday, 08 May 2020 |
| Want to know more about our study programmes? Want to apply for September 2020? |
| First results of the CON-VINCE study |
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| Published on Thursday, 07 May 2020 |
| CON-VINCE, a national research project aiming to evaluate the prevalence and dynamics of the spread of the COVID-19 disease within the Luxembourgish population, was launched at the beginning of April ... |
| COVID-19 Disease Map: LCSB researchers coordinate international effort |
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| Published on Wednesday, 06 May 2020 |
| In the fight against the current pandemic, researchers of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg are coordinating an international collaboration to build ... |
| Launch of the Proactive Mitigation Programme |
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| Published on Monday, 04 May 2020 |
| To support a smooth lifting of restrictions to inhibit the spread of COVID-19, the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force has developed a “Proactive Mitigation Programme” based on a voluntary ... |
| Predi-COVID: Predicting the severity of COVID-19 infection |
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| Published on Friday, 24 April 2020 |
| The Research Luxembourg COVID-19 task force announces the start of “Predi-COVID1
”, a study that aims to identify important risk factors and biomarkers associated with COVID-19 severity and ... |
| André Losch Fondation supports research on COVID-19 |
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| Published on Thursday, 23 April 2020 |
| André Losch Fondation announced its participation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting Research Luxembourg with one of its most significant donations yet. The foundation’s ... |
| Bachelor & Master Days III - Virtual Open Days |
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| Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 |
| Want to know more about our study programmes? Want to apply for September 2020? |
| Doctoral research in law and physics boosted by PRIDE Grants |
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| Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 |
| The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has awarded two PRIDE Grants to the University of Luxembourg. The grants will support the research work of 27 PhD candidates and represent a total ... |
| New Bachelors in Engineering, Medicine, Physics and Mathematics |
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| Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg will launch four new Bachelor programmes – in engineering, medicine, physics and mathematics - starting in September 2020. |
| Adjustments concerning examinations and progression of studies |
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| Published on Friday, 10 April 2020 |
| Given the exceptional circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic that the University of Luxembourg is facing during the summer semester 2020, there is a need to temporarily adjust a number of ... |
| University's research centre LCSB with leading role in Corona study |
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| Published on Thursday, 09 April 2020 |
| The “CON-VINCE” study kicks off: LCSB and a consortium of Luxembourg research institutions cooperate to study the dynamics of the Coronavirus spread. |
| New study programmes starting September 2020 |
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| Published on Tuesday, 07 April 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg introduces new Bachelor and Master study programmes starting in September 2020. |
| United against the virus: Students and staff show solidarity |
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| Published on Tuesday, 07 April 2020 |
| Hard times bring out the best in people. Repeatedly, the University community has proven that it faces the challenging Covid-19 pandemic united by showing solidarity, generosity, inspiration and ... |
| Guardian Glass sponsors scholarship at the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Tuesday, 07 April 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg and Guardian Glass announce the launch of a new scholarship programme to support international Master’s students in physics or engineering. The programme, funded by ... |
| Alternatives aux stages pour les étudiants en sciences de l'éducation |
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| Published on Friday, 03 April 2020 |
| Vu la décision du gouvernement luxembourgeois de fermer les écoles du pays jusqu’au 5 mai 2020, les étudiants du Bachelor en Sciences de l’éducation (BScE) se trouvent actuellement dans ... |
| COVID-19 taskforce: New national platform, FNR Call in the making |
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| Published on Thursday, 02 April 2020 |
| As researchers work on numerous new projects to contribute to the fight against COVID-19, Research Luxembourg has launched a national COVID-19 platform to coordinate research projects and ... |
| COVID-19: Research Luxembourg is mobilising |
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| Published on Wednesday, 25 March 2020 |
| Provision of equipment and specialised personnel, support for hospital staff, scientific studies |
| Covid-19 and the University |
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| Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 |
| To protect the health and safety of staff, students and external parties, the University has reduced its on-site activities.
The administrative staff is working from home. The University is closed ... |
| Open Day goes online |
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| Published on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 |
| Following the advice of the public authorities to defer large-scale public events, the University of Luxembourg has decided to cancel the Open Day on 21 March 2020. |
| Thomas Cauvin joins the University with FNR ATTRACT fellowship |
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| Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 |
| The French national Thomas Cauvin, currently Professor of History at the University of Colorado and President of the International Federation for Public History, will join the Luxembourg Centre for ... |
| SNCI supports creation of micro-enterprises from research projects |
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| Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2020 |
| The SNCI (Société Nationale de Crédit et d'Investissement) and the University of Luxembourg signed a new cooperation agreement with the objective to support the creation of micro-enterprises based ... |
| University and ATOZ sign agreement to extend funding for five years |
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| Published on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the ATOZ Foundation signed a renewable agreement that extends the funding of the ATOZ Chair for European and International Taxation for five years. |
| A welcome budget extension to allow for new initiatives |
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| Published on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 |
| The Rector of the University, Stéphane Pallage, on the mid-term review of the institution's contrat d’établissement. |
| New Study Reveals Shift in Luxembourgish Voting Behaviour |
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| Published on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 |
| The behaviour of Luxembourg’s voting population and their opinions regarding various social issues has changed significantly during the last years according to STUDIALUX, an analysis conducted by ... |
| Inventing Autonomy for In-Orbit Satellite Repairs |
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| Published on Thursday, 13 February 2020 |
| The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) signed a partnership agreement with the space start-up LIFT ME OFF (LMO). The cooperation provides ... |
| University supports closing the gender gap in science |
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| Published on Tuesday, 11 February 2020 |
| 11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, designed to raise awareness for gender gaps in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). In the academic year ... |
| M. Cole and R. Kies appointed to Council of Europe expert committee |
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| Published on Friday, 07 February 2020 |
| Two members of the University of Luxembourg have been appointed to the Committee of Experts on Media Environment and Reform of the Council of Europe: Prof. Mark D. Cole from the Faculty of Law, ... |
| World Cancer Day: Tumour biology is a research focus at the University |
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| Published on Tuesday, 04 February 2020 |
| Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It accounts for more than 9 million deaths per year, a number which is estimated to rise (Figure 1). In Luxembourg, there are about 3000 new ... |
| EU and UK research and higher education remain united post Brexit |
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| Published on Friday, 31 January 2020 |
| On the day that the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the University of Luxembourg and higher education and research organisations from across the UK and Europe have reaffirmed their ... |
| New ERA-Chair enhances University’s research activities |
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| Published on Monday, 27 January 2020 |
| On 23 January, Prof. Yannick Baraud gave his inaugural lecture as new holder of the ERA Chair in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science – SanDAL. The prestigious grant of 2.5 million euros from ... |
| The exposome: when our environment drives health and disease |
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| Published on Thursday, 23 January 2020 |
| Science, one of the most prestigious scientific journals, has published in its latest issue two papers by Associate Prof. Emma Schymanski, FNR ATTRACT fellow and head of the Environmental ... |
| European Commissioner inaugurates EDIC University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Monday, 20 January 2020 |
| On 20 January 2020, the Europe Direct Information Centre (EDIC) University of Luxembourg was inaugurated by Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. |
| Megeno and University partner to develop EU-wide genome data services |
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| Published on Monday, 20 January 2020 |
| Megeno S.A. and the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) signed a partnership agreement on the development of user-centred, transparent and ... |
| Paul Wilmes receives ERC Consolidator Grant |
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| Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2020 |
| Associate Prof. Paul Wilmes of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxemburg has received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant for his project “ExpoBiome”. ... |
| Amal Tawakuli awarded the 2019 Zonta Women in Technology Scholarship |
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| Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2019 |
| Amal Tawakuli, a doctoral candidate within the Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC) at the University of Luxembourg, has recently received the 2019 Women in Technology Scholarship ... |
| Graduation Week: “The Beginning of Everything” |
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| Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 |
| University Celebrates More than 1,300 Graduates in 2019 |
| Robert Harmsen New Holder of UNESCO Chair in Human Rights |
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| Published on Friday, 29 November 2019 |
| Prof. Robert Harmsen is the new holder of the UNESCO Chair in Human Rights at the University of Luxembourg. He started his mandate with a ceremony on Thursday 28 November at the Cercle Cité, in the ... |
| Working, Yet Poor Project Receives a 3.2 Million EUR H2020 Grant |
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| Published on Thursday, 14 November 2019 |
| The pan-European research project Working, Yet Poor (the “WorkYP Project”) was recently awarded 3.2 million euros for three years by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme. The WorkYP Project will ... |
| Stéphane Pallage est nommé nouveau Vice-Président du CA de l’UniGR |
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| Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 |
| Réunis à l’Université du Luxembourg le 13 novembre 2019, les présidents et recteurs des universités membres de l’Université de la Grande Région ont dessiné les contours d’un avenir ... |
| Study Abroad Day offers students an international outlook |
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| Published on Monday, 04 November 2019 |
| On 6 November 2019, the University of Luxembourg hosted the Study Abroad Day on Belval Campus. The event helps students prepare for their mandatory exchange semester at a university outside of ... |
| Michel Goedert awarded Rainwater Prize for Brain Research |
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| Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 |
| Prof. Michel Goedert, member of the Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded the inaugural Rainwater Prize for Outstanding Innovation in Neurodegenerative Research. |
| Highschool students explore the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 |
| Some 200 highschool and prospective university students from Luxembourg and the Greater Region are expected to explore the University of Luxembourg these days as part of a “Test the University” ... |
| University researchers win FNR Awards 2019 |
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| Published on Friday, 25 October 2019 |
| Luxembourg’s National Research Fund (FNR) has presented the 2019 FNR Awards, conferring four awards to researchers of the University of Luxembourg on 25 October 2019. |
| University invests in virtual reality tool for new medical students |
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| Published on Wednesday, 23 October 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg is actively preparing for the new Bachelor in Medicine, which will start in September 2020. The University has announced the acquisition of a highly advanced 3D virtual ... |
| EIB and University agree to cooperate for the next five years |
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| Published on Friday, 18 October 2019 |
| The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the University of Luxembourg have renewed their cooperation agreement covering academic research, teaching and documentation resource sharing. The agreement ... |
| University and ArcelorMittal extend collaboration in steel engineering |
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| Published on Friday, 18 October 2019 |
| ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction |
| Queen Mathilde of Belgium visits University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 |
| HRH Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, and HM Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the University of Luxembourg’s Belval Campus on 16 October. |
| The University features prominently in royal Belgian state visit |
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| Published on Monday, 14 October 2019 |
| From 15 to 17 October 2019, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will pay a state visit to Luxembourg. The University of Luxembourg features prominently in the programme of the visit. |
| PayPal, University and the FNR announce new Chair in FinTech |
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| Published on Monday, 07 October 2019 |
| Prof. Gilbert Fridgen has been appointed the inaugural PayPal-FNR PEARL Chair in Digital Financial Services which will allow him to conduct scientific research at the digital transformation of ... |
| Academic year opens with six awards for excellence in teaching |
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| Published on Friday, 04 October 2019 |
| Welcome to the academic year 2019/2020! The Rentrée Académique officially opens the new semester. It is also the occasion to confer “Teaching Awards” to outstanding teachers. At the same time, ... |
| “Split of the Internet?” – Reflections at the Rentrée Académique 2019 |
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| Published on Thursday, 03 October 2019 |
| The internet is not a monolithic architecture. Instead, it is a fragile and contingent construction of hardware, software, standards and databases. |
| Researchers uncover privacy flaw in e-passports |
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| Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2019 |
| ESORICS 2019 Conference: Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have discovered a flaw in the security standard used in biometric passports (e-passports) worldwide since 2004. This standard, ... |
| 10 giant brains to celebrate 10 years of biomedical research |
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| Published on Friday, 13 September 2019 |
| The exhibition “Mind the Brain” marks the 10th anniversary of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg. |
| TEDxUniversityofLuxembourg returns to Belval campus |
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| Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 |
| On Friday 25 October 2019, TEDxUniversityofLuxembourg returns to Belval campus for its second edition. An outstanding group of speakers and performers will explore this year’s theme of “Rewiring ... |
| THE: University of Luxembourg among the world’s best 250 universities |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 |
| The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 ranks the University of Luxembourg in the position 201-250 among 1,396 universities worldwide. |
| 250 participants of the University at the 13th Escher Kulturlaf |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 |
| Last Saturday (September 7, 2019), 250 runners from the University of Luxembourg team took to the streets in the annual Escher Kulturlaf. |
| ShanghaiRanking 2019: Uni.lu ranked among the 800 best universities |
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| Published on Sunday, 18 August 2019 |
| Uni.lu ranked 76-100 in the "Telecom Engineering" category |
| Luxembourg Parkinson’s Study funded with an additional 6 million euros |
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| Published on Friday, 19 July 2019 |
| The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has committed an additional 6 million euros to National Centre for Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD), paving the way for the second ... |
| Sean Takats will join the University with an FNR PEARL Chair |
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| Published on Monday, 15 July 2019 |
| Prof. Sean Takats, an internationally renowned expert on digital history, will start his research work in Luxembourg in October 2019. Backed by an FNR PEARL Chair from the Luxembourg National ... |
| Rolf Tarrach Prize rewards PhD thesis on early math training |
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| Published on Friday, 12 July 2019 |
| Good numeracy has been identified as a significant factor influencing future success, good health and personal development – and developing numerical abilities gives children a strong advantage on ... |
| Industry cooperation projects awarded 2.4m € in funding |
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| Published on Friday, 28 June 2019 |
| The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has awarded funding to seven industry cooperation projects presented by the University of Luxembourg. The projects were selected in the context of the ... |
| University ranks 17th in the 2019 THE Young University Rankings |
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| Published on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 |
| University achieves excellent 4th position worldwide among millennial universities |
| Year in Review: The University’s key moments in 2018 |
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| Published on Thursday, 06 June 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg has released its report “2018 – Year in Review”. The document looks back at the University’s development, key events, activities, successes and achievements ... |
| SnT celebrates 10-year anniversary with Partnership Day |
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| Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2019 |
| The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg celebrated its 10-year anniversary at the occasion of its yearly Partnership Day. |
| SciTeach Center expands activity across country |
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| Published on Wednesday, 29 May 2019 |
| A country-wide resource centre to innovate science classes for the young generation. |
| University appoints Catherine Léglu vice-rector for academic affairs |
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| Published on Tuesday, 28 May 2019 |
| The recruitment process opened on 31 January 2019 was successfully concluded today, and the Board of Governors, after receiving the opinion of the University Council, appointed Prof. Catherine Léglu ... |
| Young Innovators pitch their ideas at Falling Walls Lab |
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| Published on Friday, 24 May 2019 |
| Pallavi Sabharwal was awarded the first prize in the “Falling Walls Lab” 2019 at the University of Luxembourg, a pitch competition for young innovators. The jury was impressed by her idea to ... |
| Fridays for Future |
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| Published on Thursday, 23 May 2019 |
| Scientists of the University of Luxembourg issue a statement on the eve of the ”Fridays for Future” March taking place on 24 May 2019 in Luxembourg. |
| In the run-up to the European elections |
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| Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2019 |
| From 23 to 26 May voters in 28 European countries will go to the polls to elect the members of the European Parliament. |
| The University appoints Gilbert Massard Director of Medical Education |
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| Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 |
| The Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg has appointed Professor Gilbert Massard Director of medical education and full professor, with the initial task to launch the new bachelor in ... |
| University Awards enable students to travel and study abroad |
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| Published on Friday, 10 May 2019 |
| On 8 May, the University of Luxembourg and its International Relations Office honoured the laureates of its international awards for outstanding students, including its Top Student Prize and the U.S. ... |
| HRH the Grand Duke Jean: a symbol of history |
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| Published on Friday, 03 May 2019 |
| The death of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Jean, who passed away on 23 April 2019 at the age of 98, marks the end of a chapter in the history of Luxembourg and Europe. |
| Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression |
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| Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 |
| Researchers from the University of Luxembourg showed in an in vitro study that a combination of dietary factors and gut bacteria can inhibit the progression of colorectal cancer. |
| Smartwielen est disponible pour les élections européennes |
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| Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 |
| A partir du 30 avril, les personnes qui voteront aux élections européennes peuvent de nouveau utiliser l’outil en ligne Smartwielen pour évaluer leurs attentes politiques, cette fois-ci avec des ... |
| The University of Luxembourg pays tribute to HRH the Grand Duke Jean |
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| Published on Tuesday, 23 April 2019 |
| In these days of national mourning, the University of Luxembourg pays tribute to His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Jean.
Marked by the experience of the Second World War, he presided over the ... |
| Competitive promotion |
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| Published on Friday, 12 April 2019 |
| The rector is happy to announce the launch of a new policy for career advancement among the professorial ranks. The competitive promotion policy was developed in close collaboration with the deans of ... |
| University joins Ripple blockchain research on micropayments |
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| Published on Thursday, 11 April 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg announced its participation in the University Blockchain Research Initiative, a multi-year, multi-million-euro research programme funded by Ripple, a provider of leading ... |
| Un campus ensoleillé pour la Journée portes ouvertes |
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| Published on Saturday, 23 March 2019 |
| Plus de 3 800 personnes se sont rendues sur le campus de Belval à l’occasion de la 13e Journée Portes Ouvertes de l’Université. Le beau temps était au rendez-vous, permettant aux visiteurs de ... |
| Doctoral candidates produce comics to promote science in Luxembourg |
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| Published on Friday, 22 March 2019 |
| In the last couple of months, 22 doctoral candidates from the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (DSSE) have produced seven comics about various research topics in Luxembourg. The stories ... |
| University signs agreement with Université de Montréal |
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| Published on Friday, 08 March 2019 |
| During their recent mission to Québec, a large delegation from the Luxembourg public research sector spent 27 February at the Université de Montréal (UdeM) to discuss potential avenues for ... |
| SnT at Heart of Major EU Cybersecurity Push |
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| Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2019 |
| The European Commission announces today the launch of four Cybersecurity Competence Networks -- a new initiative to accelerate cybersecurity research by drawing together Europe’s leading experts. |
| Scientific delegation from Luxembourg embarks on mission to Québec |
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| Published on Thursday, 21 February 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg, the country’s public research centres, and the Luxembourg National Research Fund will embark on a mission to Quebec on Monday 25 February. |
| University launches new Interdisciplinary Space Master |
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| Published on Friday, 15 February 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg announces the launch of a new two-year Interdisciplinary Space Master study course in the fall of 2019. The Master programme aims to provide students with the required ... |
| Pelican Grant for two PhD students in colorectal cancer |
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| Published on Monday, 11 February 2019 |
| Jessica Karta and Dominik Ternes, two PhD students from the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) at the University of Luxembourg, have recently been awarded the Pelican Grant from the Fondation du ... |
| Uni.lu launches new Master of Science in Finance and Economics |
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| Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg has redesigned its Master programmes in economics and finance in order to modernise curricula, adapt to a changing job market and encourage interdisciplinary and ... |
| Book proposes new EU legislation on conflicts of criminal jurisdiction |
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| Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 |
| A major comparative study on the prevention and settlement of conflicts of criminal jurisdiction in the EU has come to a close with the publication of a new book, co-edited by the Faculty of Law, ... |
| Solving Ethical Dilemmas in AI |
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| Published on Monday, 21 January 2019 |
| If the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show taught us one thing, it’s that artificial intelligence is still capturing the public imagination and leading headlines. Continuing developments in fields ... |
| Prize-worthy: cross-border diagnosis research for Parkinson’s patients |
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| Published on Tuesday, 15 January 2019 |
| A German-Luxembourgish team of researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg and the University of Saarland today received the second prize in ... |
| National education report for Luxembourg presented |
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| Published on Tuesday, 08 January 2019 |
| The University of Luxembourg and the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth presented this week the second national report on education for Luxembourg. |
| Two University scientists named “Highly Cited Researchers 2018” |
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| Published on Tuesday, 08 January 2019 |
| Professors Stéphane Bordas and Alexandre Tkatchenko have been ranked among the most influential scientific researchers in the “Highly Cited Researchers 2018” list published recently by Clarivate ... |
| Graduation Week 2018: congratulations to all our graduates! |
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| Published on Friday, 14 December 2018 |
| The University of Luxembourg is celebrating its "Graduation Week". In a series of events, Bachelor, Master, and doctoral students receive their diploma. |
| Daniele Brida wins ERC-Award for Laser Imaging Research |
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| Published on Thursday, 06 December 2018 |
| The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a Consolidator Grant to Daniele Brida, a researcher and Full Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Luxembourg. |
| The University has become an integral part of the country |
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| Published on Wednesday, 21 November 2018 |
| Only 15 years ago, Luxembourg established a public university. Today, one cannot imagine the Grand Duchy without the University of Luxembourg. This was confirmed by a representative survey of the ... |
| First TEDx University of Luxembourg sets the bar high |
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| Published on Tuesday, 30 October 2018 |
| The first TEDx event hosted on 26 October 2018 at the University of Luxembourg gathered a diverse assembly of speakers, performers and artists, each unique in their style and subject. A lecture hall ... |
| Pre-school educational programme wins FNR Award |
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| Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 |
| At the 10th edition of the FNR Awards, the FNR Award for Outstanding Research-Driven Innovation was conferred to Dr Pascale Engel de Abreu for her pre-school project "LALA – Lauter lëschteg Lauter". |
| Let the academic year begin |
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| Published on Monday, 01 October 2018 |
| Six lecturers and researchers were awarded the “Teaching Awards” during the annual Rentrée académique celebrations, while students of the future student delegation were offered funding to help ... |
| Luxembourg Learning Centre officially inaugurated |
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| Published on Tuesday, 25 September 2018 |
| The Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) was opened officially on 24 September in an inauguration ceremony in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke and Duchess of the Grand Duchy of ... |
| Anja Leist receives the prestigious "ERC Starting Grant" |
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| Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2018 |
| Researcher Dr Anja Leist, from the University of Luxembourg, receives a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to support her work on dementia and cognitive impairment in older ages. ... |
| University receives 2.5 million euros for research in data science |
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| Published on Thursday, 13 September 2018 |
| The University of Luxembourg has recently been awarded a prestigious ERA (European Research Area) Chair grant under the EU’s Horizon 2020 framework programme. With a budget of 2.5 million euros for ... |
| First collective bargaining agreement for University employees |
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| Published on Wednesday, 05 September 2018 |
| After the signing of a first agreement on working conditions in March 2015, the University of Luxembourg and the union OGBL have now concluded a first collective bargaining agreement, approved by the ... |
| Nouveau conseil de gouvernance établi |
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| Published on Friday, 27 July 2018 |
| Les neuf membres du conseil de gouvernance ont été nominés, sur proposition du ministre délégué à l’Enseignement supérieur et à la Recherche. Quatre parmi ceux-ci sont des nouveaux membres ... |
| Luxembourg government supports training and research in medicine |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 |
| On Monday, 9 July 2018, the government and the University of Luxembourg signed a multi-annual convention to foster the development of training programmes and research activities in the field of ... |
| Belval rolls out red carpet for Dutch Royal couple |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 May 2018 |
| The King and the Queen of The Netherlands visited Luxembourg from 23 to 25 May 2018. On the agenda of the visting programme were also the new Luxembourg Learning Centre and the “Maison du Savoir”. |
| Professor curates Luxembourg Pavilion at the Venice Biennale |
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| Published on Tuesday, 22 May 2018 |
| Florian Hertweck, professor in Architecture at the University of Luxembourg, and Andrea Rumpf, director of the Luxembourg Centre for Architecture (LUCA) are the curators of the Luxembourg’s ... |
| Jean-Sébastien Coron receives an ERC Advanced Grant |
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| Published on Thursday, 26 April 2018 |
| Jean-Sébastien Coron, Associate Professor in cryptography at the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded the prestigious “Advanced Grant” by the European Research Council (ERC). Funded by the ... |
| University proposes Jens Kreisel as new Vice-Rector for Research |
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| Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 |
| After receiving the opinion of the University Council, the Board of Governors of the University proposed to the government to appoint Prof. Jens Kreisel Vice-Rector of the University of Luxembourg. ... |
| The University presented itself during its annual Open Day |
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| Published on Monday, 19 March 2018 |
| The 12th
Open Day, which took place on Saturday 17 March, attracted close to 3,500 visitors from the Greater Region to Belval campus. |
| University Incubator to foster entrepreneurial skills |
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| Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2018 |
| The University of Luxembourg officially launched its Incubator in the presence of Prime Minister Xavier Bettel on Tuesday, 6 March 2018. The Incubator will support aspiring entrepreneurs from the ... |
| Stéphane Pallage: “The University is a jewel” |
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| Published on Tuesday, 16 January 2018 |
| Professor Stéphane Pallage, the new Rector of the University of Luxembourg, introduced himself to staff at the New Year reception in the Grand Auditoire of the Maison du Savoir on 15 January. |
| Students receive their diplomas at the Graduation Week |
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| Published on Wednesday, 13 December 2017 |
| The University of Luxembourg is celebrating its "Graduation Week". In a series of events that started on Tuesday, 12 December, Bachelor, Master, and doctoral students receive their diploma. Overall, ... |
| Prestigious ERC Grant for LCSB Researcher Ines Thiele |
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| Published on Tuesday, 07 November 2017 |
| Prof. Ines Thiele, researcher at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg has been selected for the highly prestigious research funding of the European ... |
| University researchers honoured at FNR Awards 2017 |
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| Published on Tuesday, 31 October 2017 |
| At the ninth edition of the FNR Awards, several researchers of the University of Luxembourg won prizes in two categories for their work on a model of the human intestine and socially assistive ... |
| Leading European politicians discuss the EU's future with students |
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| Published on Friday, 13 October 2017 |
| Despite all the current challenges and overlapping crises, the European Union is a success story as a peace project and a model for social and economic integration. However, in order to maintain its ... |
| Opening of the academic year: Awards for teachers and students |
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| Published on Friday, 13 October 2017 |
| Traditionally marking the start of the academic year, the “Séance de la Rentrée académique” introduced on Thursday 12 October its new concept: the “Teaching Awards” and the “Student ... |
| Visite du président du Portugal à l’Université |
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| Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017 |
| Dans le cadre d’une visite d’Etat au Luxembourg, le président de la République du Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, et Son Altesse Royale le Grand-Duc ont visité le campus de Belval et ont ... |
| ERC President visits the University |
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| Published on Monday, 22 May 2017 |
| On 22 May 2017, Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President of the European Research Council (ERC), visited the University of Luxembourg. After a meeting with the Luxembourgish Minister Delegate for ... |
| Prof. Björn Ottersten receives an ERC Advanced Grant |
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| Published on Wednesday, 10 May 2017 |
| Professor Björn Ottersten, Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded an Advanced Grant (AdG), the most ... |
| University achieves 11th place in Young University Rankings |
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| Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2017 |
| The University of Luxembourg improved its position in the 2017 issue of the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings reaching the eleventh place worldwide. The results were announced ... |
| Bachelor programme in medicine to be established |
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| Published on Friday, 24 March 2017 |
| The government has decided to establish new medical training programmes in Luxembourg. |
| Alexandre Tkatchenko wins prestigious ERC Grant |
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| Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2017 |
| Professor Alexandre Tkatchenko from the Physics and Materials Science Research Unit of the University of Luxembourg won a highly esteemed “Consolidator Grant” awarded by the European Research ... |
| La chancelière Angela Merkel à la maison natale de Robert Schuman |
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| Published on Friday, 13 January 2017 |
| Sur invitation du Premier ministre, ministre d’État, Xavier Bettel, la chancelière de la République fédérale d'Allemagne, Angela Merkel, a effectué jeudi 12 janvier 2017 une visite ... |
| University of Luxembourg hosts graduation ceremonies |
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| Published on Monday, 28 November 2016 |
| The month of November saw 998 students graduate from the University of Luxembourg with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, as the University hosted its annual graduation ceremonies. |
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation visits the University |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016 |
| On 24 November 2016, Olga Golodets, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, visited the University of Luxembourg. |
| Official inauguration of the Scienteens Lab on Belval Campus |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016 |
| Her Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, patroness of the “Scienteens Lab - De Labo fir Jonker”, has officially inaugurated the new laboratory and disciplines offered to ... |
| Luxembourgish research institutions cooperate in doctoral education |
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| Published on Thursday, 27 October 2016 |
| The University of Luxembourg has signed an agreement with four other research institutions in Luxembourg, namely the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic ... |
| Two University awardees at the 8th edition of the FNR Awards |
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| Published on Monday, 17 October 2016 |
| The Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication was among the highlights of this year’s FNR Awards honouring excellence in research and science communication. Two of their researchers, Matteo ... |
| The University celebrates a century of engineering education |
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| Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 |
| More than 400 former and current students, teachers, researchers, industry and government representatives celebrated the 100th anniversary of engineering education in Luxembourg at a ceremony held on ... |
| University of Luxembourg among the 180 best universities in the world |
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| Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 |
| The University of Luxembourg climbed to position 178 among the best universities in the world in the latest edition of the renowned “Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings”, ... |
| Simon Campese receives award for best doctoral thesis 2016 |
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| Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2016 |
| The mathematician Simon Campese won the Rolf Tarrach Award 2016 for his doctoral thesis on probability. During the award ceremony, which was held at the Chambre of Commerce on 12 July, Erna ... |
| The CVCE joins the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Monday, 04 July 2016 |
| After more than ten years of fruitful cooperation between the two institutions, the Centre Virtuel de la Connaissance sur l’Europe (CVCE) joined the University of Luxembourg on 1 July 2016. At a ... |
| Annual Report 2015: University strengthens its role as ambassador |
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| Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2016 |
| Over the past year, the University of Luxembourg has considerably enhanced its international standing. The first-rate performances and distinctions achieved by researchers and students and the ... |
| Le président de la Roumanie, Klaus Iohannis, en visite à l’Université |
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| Published on Tuesday, 07 June 2016 |
| Sur invitation de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc, le président de la Roumanie, Klaus Iohannis, et son épouse, Carmen Iohannis, ont effectué une visite d’État à l'Université du Luxembourg le mardi, 7 ... |
| Gut model HuMiX works like the real thing |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 |
| One of the most complex human organs is the digestive tract: Here, the body comes into contact with all manner of diet-derived compounds and with countless bacteria. Scientists from the Luxembourg ... |
| University of Luxembourg in Top 20 young universities |
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| Published on Wednesday, 06 April 2016 |
| The University of Luxembourg counts among the best young universities in the world: It is ranked 14, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016 released during ... |
| Prof. Lionel Briand receives an ERC Advanced Grant |
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| Published on Wednesday, 23 March 2016 |
| Professor Lionel Briand, FNR PEARL Chair and Vice Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded an “Advanced ... |
| The University receives its own stamp |
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| Published on Friday, 04 March 2016 |
| In recognition of the significance of the University of Luxembourg to the Grand Duchy and to commemorate the opening of the Belval Campus, POST Luxembourg has issued a new, limited edition stamp ... |
| ERC Consolidator Grant for Dr Massimiliano Esposito |
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| Published on Friday, 12 February 2016 |
| Dr Massimiliano Esposito, a physicist at the University of Luxembourg, has just been awarded a prestigious “Consolidator Grant” by the European Research Council (ERC). Esposito, a Luxembourgish ... |
| Nouveau rapport sur les jeunes au Luxembourg |
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| Published on Wednesday, 03 February 2016 |
| Que signifie « Devenir adulte » au Luxembourg ? C'est sur cette question que s'est penchée l'équipe de recherche spécialisée sur la jeunesse de l'unité de recherche INSIDE de l'Université du ... |
| Signature d’un accord de coopération avec l’Université de Kyoto |
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| Published on Monday, 01 February 2016 |
| Un premier accord de coopération a été signé ce 23 janvier 2016 entre l’Université du Luxembourg et l’Université de Kyoto. Cet accord vient avant tout formaliser les relations déjà ... |
| Two new vice-presidents at the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Thursday, 07 January 2016 |
| New faces at the University of Luxembourg's management team: At its meeting in December, the University council has supported the president’s proposal to nominate Professor Romain Martin and ... |
| Remise de diplômes de Master à la Maison du Savoir |
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| Published on Monday, 30 November 2015 |
| C’était une journée de fête sur le Campus de Belval où 320 étudiants issus de 28 programmes de Master différents ont célébré leur remise de diplômes le vendredi 27 novembre 2015 à la Maison du Savoir. |
| HRH Princess Léa of Belgium visits the University |
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| Published on Friday, 27 November 2015 |
| On 25 November 2015, HRH Princess Léa of Belgium visited the University of Luxembourg together with a diplomatic, economic and academic delegation. |
| Minute of silence today at noon |
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| Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 |
| The University of Luxembourg expresses its great pain following the events in Paris on 13 November 2015. We wish to show with great intensity our compassion to those who were affected on Friday. |
| FNR AWARDS 2015 : six chercheurs récompensés |
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| Published on Monday, 19 October 2015 |
| Le Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) a récompensé six chercheurs pour leurs excellentes activités dans les domaines de la recherche et des sciences avec des prix dotés de 5 000 € lors de la ... |
| University of Luxembourg among Top 200 Universities worldwide |
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| Published on Thursday, 01 October 2015 |
| According to the latest World University Rankings released by the highly regarded Times Higher Education (THE) journal, the University of Luxembourg ranked 193 worldwide this year. Ex aequo with the ... |
| “Develop a spirit of pioneers” |
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| Published on Monday, 21 September 2015 |
| On 14 September, the President of the University of Luxembourg, Rainer Klump, welcomed new and returning students to the academic year 2015/2016, urging them to be pioneers, discover new things, meet ... |
| See our video on cooperative robots at MUDAM |
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| Published on Friday, 24 July 2015 |
| A research team led by Dr Patrice Caire of SnT is presenting an installation with humanoid robots and small, unmanned aircrafts, more familiarly known as drones for the exhibition “Eppur si muove. ... |
| Prix du meilleur travail de doctorat 2015 pour la juriste Valentina Covolo |
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| Published on Friday, 10 July 2015 |
| La juriste italienne Valentina Covolo, candidate au doctorat l'an dernier à l'Université du Luxembourg, se voit décerner le célèbre « Prix Rolf Tarrach », le prix pour la meilleure thèse de ... |
| Luxemburger Forschungsdelegation in Singapur |
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| Published on Monday, 29 June 2015 |
| Wie Riesentrompeten ragen die bunten „Supertrees“ in den dunstigen Himmel. Der Wald aus bis zu 50 Meter hohen Stahl- und Betontrichtern, mit Tropenpflanzen und Solarzellen bestückt und per ... |
| International awards for uni.lu students |
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| Published on Monday, 15 June 2015 |
| The University of Luxembourg aims to encourage student mobility with partner universities outside of Europe and an increasing number of students seize the opportunities offered to them. |
| University run for freedom of speech at ING Marathon |
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| Published on Monday, 01 June 2015 |
| Running, but not only: The University’s team has run this year at the ING Night Marathon to defend freedom of speech by supporting Reporters without Borders. |
| 2015 European Charlemagne Youth Prize for Luxembourg! |
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| Published on Wednesday, 13 May 2015 |
| @RealTime WW1, a Twitter project from Luxembourg, was awarded first prize at the 2015 European Charlemagne Youth Prize ceremony in Aachen University on 12 May 2015. Second prize went to the ... |
| Nationaler Bildungsbericht veröffentlicht |
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| Published on Friday, 24 April 2015 |
| Die Universität Luxemburg und das Bildungsministerium haben am 22. April 2015 den ersten nationalen Bildungsbericht für Luxemburg veröffentlicht. |
| Vidéo : Grande affluence aux premières portes ouvertes à Belval |
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| Published on Monday, 30 March 2015 |
| La première journée portes ouvertes de l’Université du Luxembourg sur son nouveau site à Esch-Belval s’est terminée avec une présence record de 3 000 personnes – le double des années précédentes. |
| European Research Council grant for Jan Lagerwall |
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| Published on Monday, 23 March 2015 |
| Prof. Dr. Jan Lagerwall, a physicist at the University of Luxembourg, has just been awarded the prestigious “Consolidator Grant” by the European Research Council (ERC). The “ERC Consolidator ... |
| Luxemburger Kollaboration: Historiker stellen Bericht vor |
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| Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 |
| Historiker der Universität Luxemburg haben am 10. Februar einen Bericht zur Rolle der Luxemburger Verwaltungskommission im Zweiten Weltkrieg vorgestellt. |
| The first offices are inaugurated in the “Maison du Savoir” |
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| Published on Tuesday, 13 January 2015 |
| For many of the University of Luxembourg‘s employees and students 2015 promises to be a very special year indeed. The University management team is marking the start of the year by moving to its ... |
| A great farewell for Rolf Tarrach |
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| Published on Monday, 15 December 2014 |
| Lots of laugher – and here and there also a little tear – accompagnied the farewell ceremony for our University President Rolf Tarrach on this Friday, 12 December 2014 in the "Maison du Savoir" ... |
| Première remise de diplômes dans la Maison du Savoir à Belval |
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| Published on Thursday, 27 November 2014 |
| C’était une grande première pour l’Université et cela rend la promotion de Master 2014 un peu particulière. Les 333 étudiants ayant obtenu leur Diplôme de Master hier sont les tout premiers ... |
| La FDEF fête 260 diplômés |
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| Published on Wednesday, 26 November 2014 |
| La Faculté de Droit, d’Économie et de Finance (FDEF) de l’Université du Luxembourg a diplômé sa sixième promotion de Bachelors en Droit, en Sciences Économiques et Gestion ainsi qu’en ... |
| Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck visit in Belval |
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| Published on Thursday, 06 November 2014 |
| On 5 November 2014, the German Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck together with the First lady Mrs Daniela Schadt and Grand Duke Henry visited the new University Campus Belval during their state visit ... |
| FNR Awards für Exzellenz in der Wissenschaft |
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| Published on Tuesday, 21 October 2014 |
| Mit der Verleihung der 6. FNR AWARDS am 17. Oktober hat der FNR (Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg) erneut Exzellenz in Wissenschaft und Forschung ausgezeichnet. Insgesamt acht FNR Awards in ... |
| Video on Convivial Robotic Healthcare: Improving Patients' Autonomy |
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| Published on Friday, 17 October 2014 |
| SnT scientist Dr Patrice Caire and her colleagues are developing convivial healthcare systems to improve patients' autonomy by using cute robots as caretakers. |
| Le nouveau recteur voit uni.lu comme une université européenne exemplaire |
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| Published on Friday, 19 September 2014 |
| L’Université du Luxembourg, un modèle de l’université européenne du 21e siècle: Voilà la vision du nouveau recteur de l’Université, le Professeur Rainer Klump. |
| 200th “Jeudi des Sciences” on the origin of life |
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| Published on Friday, 19 September 2014 |
| The 200th “Jeudi des sciences” will take place on Thursday 25 September 2014 at 5:30 PM in the lecture room B02 on Campus Kirchberg. On the programme: “In the beginning it was dark: ... |
| Physicist Marc Radu wins the award for Best Doctoral Thesis 2014 |
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| Published on Friday, 04 July 2014 |
| Physicist Dr Marc Radu from Hessen, who obtained his PhD from University of Luxembourg last year, has won the renowned Best Doctoral Thesis Award from the Amis de l’Université (Friends of the ... |
| Cancérologie : un microscope de pointe pour les chercheurs |
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| Published on Friday, 16 May 2014 |
| C’est avec une intense satisfaction que l’Université du Luxembourg a récemment enrichi son équipement technique : depuis quelques mois en effet, les chercheurs des laboratoires du Campus ... |
| Victoire de l’Université du Luxembourg au Concours René Cassin |
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| Published on Monday, 28 April 2014 |
| Trois étudiants en Master en droit européen de l’Université du Luxembourg ont gagné la finale du Concours européen des droits de l’homme René Cassin qui s'est tenue en avril dans la grande ... |
| Nouveau « Master in Social Sciences and Educational Sciences » |
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| Published on Friday, 11 April 2014 |
| À partir de septembre 2014, une nouvelle formation de Master dans les domaines des sciences sociales et des sciences de l’éducation renforcera l’offre des formations de la Faculté des ... |
| Scienteens Lab : Hereditary Grand Ducal Pair visiting LCSB |
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| Published on Thursday, 06 February 2014 |
| On Wednesday, the 5th of February, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie visited the first student lab in Luxembourg, founded by the Luxembourg Centre for Systems ... |
| University of Luxembourg to start three Master's courses of study for engineers |
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| Published on Thursday, 30 January 2014 |
| The University of Luxembourg continues to expand the courses of study it offers in sciences: as of the 2014-2015 winter semester, three Master's programmes in engineering sciences will commence at ... |
| Looking for a Uni? Follow me to the University of Luxembourg! |
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| Published on Monday, 13 January 2014 |
| Watch this short video and catch a glimpse of a typical day at the University of Luxembourg! |
| Wonderful Indonesia… at the University of Luxembourg |
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| Published on Thursday, 05 December 2013 |
| On 28 November, the first Indonesian Day was held at the University of Luxembourg in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Brussels. On this occasion, students and staff could ... |
| Feierlicher Abschied für 320 Master-Absolventen |
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| Published on Friday, 22 November 2013 |
| “Fürchten Sie sich nicht vor Fehlern, sondern lernen Sie daraus. Gehen Sie Risiken im Leben ein, um Erfolg zu haben, und gestalten Sie die Welt mit, in der Sie leben wollen.” Diesen Rat gab die ... |
| First ever Parkinson's disease map |
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| Published on Thursday, 24 October 2013 |
| Now for the first time ever, researchers at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg have published an interactive picture containing the current knowledge ... |
| Happy Birthday Dear Uni.lu! |
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| Published on Monday, 14 October 2013 |
| On Saturday 12th October 2013 the University of Luxembourg officially celebrated its 10th anniversary at a gala event held at the Cercle Municipal in Luxembourg City in the presence of their Royal ... |
| Awarding the past and preparing for the future |
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| Published on Friday, 27 September 2013 |
| On Thursday 26 September, Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker took part in the University of Luxembourg’s official Start of the New Academic Year 2013/14 and Graduation Ceremony of Doctoral ... |
| LuxDoc Science Slam: Sing me your research! |
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| Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2013 |
| On Wednesday 2 October at 19.00, the second Science Slam will take place at the Casino Contemporary Art Forum (41, rue Notre-Dame, Luxembourg-City). The event is organised by LuxDoc, Luxembourg’s ... |
| Celebrate our birthday: join our public events! |
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| Published on Friday, 20 September 2013 |
| To mark the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the University of Luxembourg is holding a series of public events. Join us and celebrate with those who have made our success possible! |
| Luxembourg University Foundation : l’Université lance sa fondation |
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| Published on Thursday, 19 September 2013 |
| La Luxembourg University Foundation a été lancée en septembre 2013. L’objectif de cette fondation est de soutenir les activités académiques et scientifiques ainsi que les initiatives ... |
| An international experience for the university’s top students |
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| Published on Thursday, 06 June 2013 |
| An increasing number of students choose every year to spend a study abroad period beyond the borders of Europe, in particular within the framework of the University of Luxembourg’s Global exchange ... |
| A brand new science website for all: www.science.lu |
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| Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 |
| Together with its partners, the FNR (Fonds National de Recherche Luxembourg) has launched the brand new website science.lu, a central meeting place for science and the general public in Luxembourg, ... |
| Making Luxembourg: Dreisprachigkeit |
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| Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 |
| Was macht Luxemburg aus? Seine Nationalsprache Luxemburgisch oder seine Dreisprachigkeit? Wenn in Leserbriefen oder Internetforen über den Sprachenunterricht, die Erlangung der Staatsbürgerschaft ... |
| Grandiose première victoire des „uni.primes“! |
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| Published on Friday, 10 May 2013 |
| Les « uni.primes », l’équipe de football de l’Université du Luxembourg, a remporté son premier match (sur deux disputés !) en battant brillamment l’équipe réserve de la « Jeunesse ... |
| Le « Master in Banking and Finance » pour 53 étudiants |
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| Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 |
| Le 3 mai 2013, la Luxembourg School of Finance (LSF) de l’Université du Luxembourg a délivré à 53 étudiants le diplôme de Master of Science (MSc) in Banking and Finance. Les étudiants de la ... |
| Girl’s Day: Schülerinnen entdecken Solarforschung |
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| Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 |
| Mit dem Ziel, Mädchen besonders früh für die Physik zu begeistern, hat das Photovoltaik-Labor der Universität Luxemburg zwölf Schülerinnen zum diesjährigen „Girl’s Day – Boy’s Day“ ... |
| Venez au concert de printemps! |
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| Published on Thursday, 25 April 2013 |
| Le chœur de l’Université du Luxembourg invite le public à venir écouter son concert de printemps « Best of 5 ». Le concert aura lieu le mardi 7 mai à 20h00, à l’église Protestante Ste. ... |
| La commissaire UE Viviane Reding en dialogue avec les étudiants |
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| Published on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 |
| Pour rebondir, l'Union européenne a besoin de nouveaux traités. Les taux de chômage des jeunes dans de nombreux pays de l'UE constituent un défi auquel les responsables politiques doivent trouver ... |
| A new language for Space Travel: New video online! |
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| Published on Monday, 04 March 2013 |
| Last year, Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES allowed an Ariane 5 rocket to transport a TV satellite into space, which is made by Astrium and runs entirely on latest generation software. |
| Le projet "Université de la Grande Région" devient un groupement universitaire |
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| Published on Thursday, 07 February 2013 |
| La conférence de clôture du projet UniGR s’est déroulée le vendredi 1er février à Luxembourg. |
| New findings in solar cell research |
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| Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 |
| University of Luxembourg’s Laboratory for Photovoltaics has established a method to observe and prevent solar cell degradation before solar cell production is finished, which has implications for ... |
| Multilingual, international and well connected |
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| Published on Monday, 23 July 2012 |
| In the year 2003, a new public university was founded in the very heart of Europe: the University of Luxembourg. It sees itself as a multilingual, internationally oriented research university, ... |
| Move to Belval: new guided tours to discover our future campus |
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| Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 |
| Things are moving ahead in Belval: The whole shell of the “Maison des Sciences Humaines” is already finished, and the foundation of the ‘Maison du Nombre’ has been layed. Michael Scheuern, ... |
| Securing E-Communication |
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| Published on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 |
| Information technology is omnipresent: at work, at home or on mobile applications. The Luxembourg banking sector for example needs to secure electronic transactions, comply with all the norms or ... |
| Personalising Medical Care |
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| Published on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 |
| In 2008, the Luxembourg government announced its 'Health Initiative' which consisted in investing significant amounts of resources in Luxembourg's biotechnology sector. The goal of this initiative ... |
