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Today: Friday, 02 June 2023

L’Université de la Grande Région célèbre 15 ans de coopération
Published on Thursday, 01 June 2023
L’alliance Université de la Grande Région (UniGR) a célébré le 23 mai 2023 les 15 ans de sa création. À cette occasion, l’Université de Lorraine a invité les sept universités ...
Sonja Ugen à la direction du LUCET
Published on Friday, 26 May 2023
La Dr Sonja Ugen a pris les rênes du Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET), l’unité de recherche et de transfert dédiée à l’évaluation de systèmes d’éducation multilingues.
2023 Diversity Day in Luxembourg
2023 Diversity Day
Published on Tuesday, 23 May 2023
On 23 May, we celebrate Diversity Day in Luxembourg. This event is an excellent opportunity to highlight the richness and beauty of our diverse University and to learn more about different cultures, ...
Investigating water-based propulsion of microsatellites
Bradford
Published on Friday, 19 May 2023
The University of Luxembourg together with Bradford Deep Space Industry have recently started a partnership collaboration to build an efficient and reliable numerical model for water-based propulsion ...
Partnership Day 2023: The Future is Here
Published on Monday, 15 May 2023
“When you speak about the future, it is important that you have partners today. (…) Partners that trust in your work already. What has been achieved in the last two decades is really incredible: ...
How vulnerable are Luxembourg’s firms to climate change?
Published on Friday, 12 May 2023
Luxembourg Strategy, the foresight directorate of Luxembourg’s ministry of the Economy and the University of Luxembourg have launched the RISK2050 study to investigate the biophysical ...
Zortify: Pioneering next-generation AI for the European HR sector
Zortify and SnT collaboration
Published on Thursday, 11 May 2023
Luxembourg-based HR tech company Zortify and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg are pioneering next-generation artificial ...
Conference on Women’s narratives and European integration history
Published on Wednesday, 03 May 2023
On 20 and 21 April 2023, the University of Luxembourg hosted Women’s narratives and European integration history conference organised by the Europe Direct at the University of Luxembourg (ED-UNILU) ...
Diplomacy Lab launched by Master in European Governance’s students
Published on Friday, 28 April 2023
The University of Luxembourg Diplomacy Lab recently held its formal launch event on Tuesday, 25 April in the presence of Foreign Minister Asselborn, MEP Tilly Metz and several ambassadors to ...
Clinnova to Launch Precision Medicine Initiative Across Europe
Published on Thursday, 27 April 2023
Inaugurating a new initiative to foster AI-driven precision medicine via data federation, standardisation, and interoperability.
Stéphane Pallage à la tête de l’UQAM
Stéphane Pallage
Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Stéphane Pallage, recteur de l’Université du Luxembourg de 2018 à 2022, a été nommé recteur de l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) pour un premier mandat de cinq ans.
Signature de trois conventions avec le ministère de la Justice
Signature de conventions entre le ministère de la Justice et l'Université du Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Les Assises du code civil, organisées en collaboration avec la Faculté de Droit, d’Économie et de Finance (FDEF) de l’Université du Luxembourg et avec le concours du groupe de réflexion en ...
PwC partners with Uni.lu & FDEF to host Academia meets Industry event
Academia meets industry with PwC
Published on Wednesday, 19 April 2023
PwC Luxembourg is collaborating on an initiative within the Department of Finance of the University of Luxembourg and supporting the Chair and Research programme in Sustainable Finance of the ...
Clara Albrecht remporte le prix Victor Hugo de la Francophonie
Published on Thursday, 13 April 2023
Une étudiante de troisième année du Bachelor en Cultures Européennes, études françaises, remporte le premier prix Victor Hugo de la Francophonie pour son texte sur le temps, construit autour de ...
MIT Prof. Aulet leads third masterclass on entrepreneurship
Bill Aulet masterclass on entrepreneurship
Published on Friday, 07 April 2023
Following the success of his first two exclusive masterclasses in the region, the MIT professor Bill Aulet, recipient of the Adolf F. Monosson Prize for Entrepreneurial Mentoring, was back in ...
“Our new housing” – Contribute to the housing market evolution
Our new housing
Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2023
The study “Our New Housing”, aims to discover how people imagine living in Luxembourg, with regards to their current situation.
Prof. Mark Cole joins German “Zukunftsrat” for Public Service Media
Prof. Mark Cole speaks at the DLM-Symposium 2023
Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2023
Media and Telecommunications Law professor at the University of Luxembourg, Mark D. Cole is one of eight experts nominated to the newly created German Broadcasting Commission’s “Future Council” ...
How genes, brain characteristics and intelligence are connected
Connection genes, brain characteristics and intelligence
Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2023
Genes influence different structures and the function of the brain. These in turn explain differences in behaviour. Analysing all three aspects at once is a challenge – and has been achieved for ...
New Professor in machine learning
Decebal Mocanu
Published on Monday, 27 March 2023
On 1 March 2023, Decebal Constantin Mocanu joined the Department of Computer Science at the University of Luxembourg as Associate Professor in Machine Learning.
Les livres de comptes de la ville de Luxembourg de 1388 à 1500
Les livres de comptes de la ville de Luxembourg de 1388 à 1500
Published on Friday, 24 March 2023
L’Université du Luxembourg, l’Université de Trèves et la Ville de Luxembourg ont accompli l'édition critique des livres de comptes médiévaux de la Ville de Luxembourg de 1388 à 1500.
3000 visiteurs découvrent l’Université
Published on Monday, 20 March 2023
Le 18 mars, l’Université a accueilli plus de 3000 personnes sur le Campus de Belval à l’occasion de sa Journée Portes Ouvertes 2023.
Un portail collaboratif pour valoriser les projets de transition
BiBe
Published on Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Le nouveau portail BiBe offre un répertoire de référence, de diffusion et de valorisation de projets de transition écologique, sociale et solidaire menés au Luxembourg.
New EU funding for Europe Direct at the University
Published on Tuesday, 14 March 2023
On Friday 10 March 2023, the rector of the University of Luxembourg, Prof. Jens Kreisel and the Representative of the European Commission in Luxembourg, Anne Calteux, signed the agreement on the ...
Shifts in human gut microbiome due to COVID-19
Published on Monday, 13 March 2023
COVID-19, caused by an infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in March 2020.  While some people developed severe illness and ...
New Vice-Dean for the FHSE
Published on Friday, 10 March 2023
Associate Professor in Educational and Psychological Measurement at the University of Luxembourg, Antoine (Tun) Fischbach has been appointed Vice-Dean of the Faculty. His mandate started 6 March 2023 ...
New mentoring programme will lift-up researchers’ careers
ADVANCE Mentoring Programme
Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2023
The University launches a mentoring programme to support researchers in their career development and to promote gender equality.
Rare disease day 2023: Surprises & challenges in rare disease research
Rare disease day 2023: Surprises and challenges in rare disease research
Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
On Rare Disease Day 2023, Prof. Carole Linster from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg reflects on her team’s work on metabolite repair disorders, ...
Capturing Shooting Stars
Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
It is fascinating to see a streak of light across the sky, and never more so than those times of the year when the meteors fall to earth in such a multitude that they look like sparkling rain. ...
Mental health in times of war
Viktoriia Gorbunova
Published on Friday, 24 February 2023
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 launches its own Master in High Performance Computing
HPC
Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Starting September 2023, the University of Luxembourg will offer a new innovative Master in High Performance Computing. This Master will train the next generation of HPC experts in Luxembourg and ...
New Dean at the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Robert Harmsen
Published on Monday, 20 February 2023
Robert Harmsen, professor of political science at the University, has been nominated for a five year period as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He succeeds Prof. ...
Be brave - Women in Science campaign
Published on Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Research Luxembourg team players return with second season of video series in collaboration with the Ministry for Equality (MEGA) in Luxembourg. 
L’Université de la Grande Région, un modèle d’université européenne
Published on Thursday, 02 February 2023
Le projet Leg_UniGR a été sélectionné par la Commission Européenne dans le cadre d’un appel à projet pilote de l’initiative « Universités Européennes ». Son objectif : Expérimenter ...
New algorithm enables simulation of complex quantum systems
Quantum
Published on Monday, 30 January 2023
An international team of scientists from the University of Luxembourg, Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD) at TU Berlin and Google has now successfully developed a ...
A new approach for solving the dark energy mystery
Cosmic microwave background seen by Planck - European Space Agency
Published on Thursday, 26 January 2023
What is behind dark energy - and what connects it to the cosmological constant introduced by Albert Einstein? Two physicists from the University of Luxembourg point the way to answering these open ...
New Master programme in cybersecurity
Cyberus
Published on Wednesday, 25 January 2023
The University of Luxembourg together with the Université Bretagne Sud and Université Libre de Bruxelles have recently launched the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in cybersecurity (CYBERUS). This new ...
Become a multiplier for the next municipal elections in June 2023
I can vote
Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2023
The European Migration Network Luxembourg from the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences supports the awareness raising campaign “Je peux voter” by offering training to ...
Open Science for water research
Open Science for Water generated by DALL.E2
Published on Thursday, 19 January 2023
For the launch of the new scientific journal Nature Water, researchers Emma and Stan Schymanski contributed an article about the future of water research. This opinion paper focuses on the ...
Prof. Chatzinotas on the IRIS2 Satellite Constellation
Published on Thursday, 19 January 2023
The European Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2 ) promises a powerful new space-based communication infrastructure for the EU. This ambitious venture is ...
Prestigious Horizon Europe grant for Prof. Francesco Viti
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Associate Prof. Francesco Viti of the Department of Engineering at the University of Luxembourg has received the prestigious Horizon Europe Grant for his project “ACUMEN (Ai-aided deCision tool for ...
Call for candidates for Director of SnT position
Université du Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2023
The University of Luxembourg is now seeking to appoint a new Director to lead the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). Reporting to the Rector, the successful candidate ...
Call for candidates Vice-Rector Partnerships & International Relations
Université du Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2023
The University is now seeking to appoint a new Vice-Rector Partnerships and International Relations. A key member of the University’s management and reporting directly to the Rector, the ...
Bringing foreign investment to the Ukrainian economy during wartime
Yuliia Teres
Published on Thursday, 12 January 2023
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 ...
Sci2School offers online resources for primary school teachers
Sci2School
Published on Monday, 09 January 2023
The SciTeach Center releases online resources available for primary school teachers as the result of four years of collaboration on the Sci2School project. The Center continues its mission of ...
La Chambre de Commerce et l’Université renforcent leur partenariat
Université du Luxembourg Weicker building
Published on Monday, 09 January 2023
Ce jeudi 2 février 2023, la Chambre de Commerce et l’Université du Luxembourg ont acté la reconduction, pour une période de cinq ans, de 2023 à 2027, de leur partenariat privilégié avec ...
Study shows efficiency of solar cells directly linked to R&D efforts
Published on Tuesday, 03 January 2023
Professor Phillip Dale of the University of Luxembourg and Professor Mike Scarpulla of the University of Utah have discovered that researchers improve the efficiency of solar cells, the constituents ...
Signature de la Convention de la Chaire en études parlementaires
Published on Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Le 19 décembre 2022, Fernand Etgen, Président de la Chambre des Députés, et le professeur Jens Kreisel, vice-recteur à la recherche et recteur nommé de l’Université du Luxembourg, ont ...
Gaining unprecedented view of small molecules by machine learning
Published on Monday, 19 December 2022
A new tool to identify small molecules offers benefits for diagnostics, drug discovery and fundamental research.
SEVE Logement: New contact details for student accommodation
SEVE Logement: New contact details for student accommodation
Published on Monday, 19 December 2022
As of 19 December 2022, questions related to university accommodation maintenance, student residences, and housing for students in general should be addressed to the Student Administration (SEVE) in ...
Appel à candidatures : Directeur Administratif et Financier (H/F)
Université du Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Odgers Berndtson Executive Search Luxembourg est mandaté par l’Université pour la recherche et la sélection de son Directeur Administratif et Financier (H/F).
1500 graduates of the University receive their diploma this week
Graduation Ceremonies 2022
Published on Wednesday, 14 December 2022
For the whole week, all the community of the University of Luxembourg celebrates its graduates, their trust in the institution, and what they achieved during their studies, pushing though with ...
Luxembourgish and Computational Linguistics
SciLux podcast
Published on Monday, 28 November 2022
Christoph Purschke is the guest of the latest episode of Scilux, a podcast dedicated to research and technological changes in Luxembourg. He talks about the role of digital methods in the Humanities ...
Researchers reveal a hidden universe of uncertainty
Observing many researchers using the same data and hypothesis reveals a hidden universe of uncertainty
Published on Thursday, 24 November 2022
The Department of Social Sciences contributed to a large-scale replication study that aimed to understand the role of decisions scientists make during the research process. Published in the ...
Psychological mechanisms in math skills
Published on Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Inhibition, mental set shifting, and memory updating are related to math skills in preschool children. These meta-analytic findings from a research project led by the Luxembourg Centre for ...
Studying educational technology usages in Luxembourg
Kateryna Ivanishchenko
Published on Friday, 18 November 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 of Luxembourg Master’s Day – Virtual event
Master's Days
Published on Thursday, 17 November 2022
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree but do not know which Master to choose to continue your studies? Do you want to reorient yourself? You do not know which career opportunities our different Master ...
Orange Week: Exhibition on Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2022
The Orange Week raises awareness for the elimination of violence against women. On this occasion, the University organises an exhibition entitled “Behind the Numbers...”. The exhibition opens on ...
Active lipids enable intelligent swimming under nutrient limitation
Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Biophysicists from the University of Luxembourg have uncovered how microplankton – key photosynthetic organisms which produce nearly 50% of the oxygen we breathe – adopt a thrifty lifestyle when ...
Study of a new anthropological dimension for the digital age
Kseniia Fedorova
Published on Friday, 11 November 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 ...
INSIDE COLON event – Boosting cancer prevention
Published on Thursday, 10 November 2022
From 10 to 12 November (10.00-16.00) at the Cactus Belle Etoile shopping mall
Université à l’essai
Université à l'essai
Published on Wednesday, 09 November 2022
Du 2 au 4 novembre, des lycéens du Luxembourg et de la Grande Région ont vécu leur première expérience en tant qu’étudiant, lors de l’Université à l’Essai sur le Campus de Belval. Les ...
The University condemns violence at Iranian universities
University of Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2022
The University of Luxembourg strongly condemns the violent repression of public demonstrations in Iran as well as all aggression against students and academics who continue to peacefully demonstrate ...
Professor Jorge Iñiguez named 2022 American Physical Society Fellow
Published on Friday, 04 November 2022
Jorge Iñiguez, an affiliate professor of physics at the University of Luxembourg and a leading physicist at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), has been elected fellow of the ...
Exploring multiculturalism in education
Oxana Chaika
Published on Friday, 04 November 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 ...
Strengthening multicultural cooperation through research
Oksana Karbashevska
Published on Friday, 28 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 ...
THE 2023: Improved Ranking in Law, Arts and Humanities
Published on Thursday, 27 October 2022
The University of Luxembourg has improved its positioning in certain subjects that are ranked by Times Higher Education’s (THE) World University Ranking 2023 by subjects.
Improving excise duty on nicotine-containing products
Nadiia Novytska
Published on Thursday, 20 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 ...
Disclosing Software Vulnerabilities: An Ethical Perspective
Published on Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Naturally, we want our software and the services that we use to be secure, and this often requires discovering vulnerabilities and taking actions to fix them. But what is the right way to disclose ...
Helping to stabilise Ukraine’s economy
Liudmyla Momotiuk
Published on Friday, 14 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 ...
Interdisciplinary UniGR Centre of Expertise Anchored at Uni.lu
Published on Thursday, 13 October 2022
The University of the Greater Region (UniGR) has founded the first interdisciplinary centre of expertise for border research. It is a cross-border structure with border researchers from Germany, ...
Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu among the 250 top universities
Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2022
The University of Luxembourg ranks among the 201-250 best universities in the world, according to Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2023. The University improved its position ...
University hosts a debate on the future for Europe’s Youth
Débat sur l'avenir de la jeunesse européenne
Published on Friday, 07 October 2022
On 4 October 2022, the University hosted a Citizen’s dialogue, with Mrs. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg, and Mr. Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for Economy. For two hours, ...
RHEA Luxembourg leads international partnership with ESA on QKD
Published on Monday, 26 September 2022
RHEA System Luxembourg S.A., POST Luxembourg, HITEC Luxembourg, the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), evolutionQ Inc. and SpeQtral Pte ...
EIC Pathfinder grant for research in AI-driven data visualisation
Symbiotik
Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2022
A team of researchers from the University of Luxembourg, AEGIS IT Research GmbH (Germany), Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium), and Telefónica I+D (Spain) has received an EIC Pathfinder ...
Une Petite Maison pour de grandes réflexions
Published on Monday, 19 September 2022
Ce vendredi 16 septembre la Faculté des Sciences Humaines, des Sciences de l’Éducation et des Sciences Sociales​ de l'Université du Luxembourg inaugurait le projet architectural collaboratif ...
Partnership with Daiwa Pharmaceutical on dietary guidelines in cancer
Published on Wednesday, 14 September 2022
The University of Luxembourg and Daiwa Pharmaceutical, a Japanese leading supplier of functional foods, have entered a strategic partnership, along with the Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayrisch and the ...
How bacteria synchronise to build complex structures in good time
Anupam Sengupta
Published on Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Bacteria collaborate and coordinate collectively as they form a shared structure called a biofilm, such as the dental plaque on our teeth or the microbiome associated with our gut. This ...
19 PhD positions in immunology and chronic inflammation – Apply now!
Published on Thursday, 18 August 2022
In the framework of the NextImmune2 Doctoral Training Unit, the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) are recruiting 19 PhD students to work on research projects ...
The University during the summer: What’s open, what’s closed
Published on Friday, 22 July 2022
During the summer, some University services and restaurants may be closed or may have changed opening hours.
Call for candidates for Vice-Rector Research position
Published on Thursday, 21 July 2022
Strategic leadership for research at the University of Luxembourg
Professor Stéphane Bordas elected to the Learned Society of Wales
Published on Tuesday, 05 July 2022
Stéphane Bordas, Professor of Computational Mechanics at the University of Luxembourg’s Department of Engineering, has been named Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.
Ukrainian refugee crisis tests humanitarian and integration policy
Published on Monday, 04 July 2022
In a new Research Note, researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), the University of Luxembourg and the European Migration Network (EMN) discuss the issues related ...
Infinite Reality Launches Global Metaverse Hub in Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 01 July 2022
Infinite Reality (iR), the Metaverse entertainment and innovation company, announced today a strategic relationship with the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, ...
Global biodiversity framework falls short on chemicals
Published on Friday, 17 June 2022
An international group of scientists are highlighting the broad impacts of chemical pollution on ecosystems to decision makers as negotiations continue on a new international agreement to protect ...
Formation universitaire : Promotion de l’activité physique des enfants
Certificat Promotion de l’activité physique des enfants
Published on Friday, 10 June 2022
Le University of Luxembourg Competence Centre – en collaboration avec l’Université du Luxembourg, l’École nationale de l’Éducation Physique et des Sports (ENEPS) et le Lycée Technique ...
“Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” reweaves History
Esch-sur-Alzette Galgenbierg
Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2022
The research project “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) is part of the European Capital of Culture Esch 2022’s ...
The first Donor of the University of Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 03 June 2022
The University commemorates the first anniversary of the death of its long-time supporter and friend, Mr Pierre Hippert.
Christophe Haunold appointed new ASTP President
Christophe Haunold
Published on Thursday, 02 June 2022
Christophe Haunold, Head of the University of Luxembourg’s Office for Partnership, Knowledge and Technology Transfer (PaKTT Office), has been elected new President of the ASTP, the premier ...
US Air Force Grant: Empowering Cognitive Radars with Active Learning
Bhavani Shankar
Published on Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Every day, radar provide us with critical information about moving objects, such as their position and trajectory. Traditionally radar has done this by continuously scanning an entire area, but ...
New collective bargaining agreement for University staff
Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Joint communication of the rector of the University, Prof. Stéphane Pallage, and Virginie Mucciante, Head of the staff delegation
University restaurants during the Ascension week
Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2022
In view of Ascension Day on Thursday 26 May, the University restaurants opening days this week are as follow: 
A day for high school students to discover medical studies
Published on Thursday, 12 May 2022
Contemplating a medical career requires an early immersion, to navigate numerous challenges ranging from admission processes to rigorous scientific background requirements.
Linklaters Making Links Scholarship Programme launches with FDEF
Making Links Linklaters
Published on Thursday, 05 May 2022
Linklaters Luxembourg and the University of Luxembourg have partnered to launch the Linklaters Making Links Programme in Luxembourg, recognising and supporting outstanding students pursuing a ...
Antibiotics impact gut microbiome and antimicrobial resistance
Published on Tuesday, 03 May 2022
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat infections and ensure the safety of surgical procedures. However, their overuse has led to the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria, resulting in an ...
LIBER 2022 Group Seminar: A new vision for EU Libraries Architecture
LIBER 2022 seminar opening
Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2022
The role of institutional library buildings architecture as a key support for teaching and research and libraries spatial development trends will be among the topics discussed at the occasion of the ...
Call for participants - Autism study
Published on Monday, 25 April 2022
Study: are school results of children with autism influenced by languages, emotions, and social skills? For children on the autism spectrum, school grades do not always reflect their true potential.
The why behind mild COVID-19
Published on Thursday, 21 April 2022
All-Luxembourg study helps to anticipate a personal COVID-19 health trajectory From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of published studies have focused on severe COVID-19 patients in ...
SnT’s Michael Dazhi Wins IEEE Internet for All Prize
Published on Wednesday, 13 April 2022
In a developed society, using the internet has become a part of our everyday routine. It often constitutes our working day, as well as time spent relaxing in the evening – in fact, the idea of ...
B or not to B: Insights in the regulation of anti-viral immunity
Published on Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Researchers delve into the inner workings of the antibody immune response, finding key differences in the metabolism of two closely related immune cell subsets.
Uni's “ReCreate” Project draws over 1,000 visitors/day at Dubai Expo 
people using digital gadgets
Published on Monday, 11 April 2022
University researchers Hugo Parlier and Bruno Teheux from the Department of Mathematics (DMATH) of the University of Luxembourg transformed mathematics into mind-bending gameplay experiences and ...
Spring holidays – What is open, what is closed
Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Spring holidays are from Monday 11 April to Saturday 16 April. Easter Monday, an official public holiday, is on 18 April.
D4H: Data Science meets Digital History
DEEP DATA SCIENCE of DIGITAL HISTORY
Published on Friday, 01 April 2022
The mass digitisation of historical sources and the exponential growth native digital online sources have catapulted the discipline of history from an “age of scarcity” to an “age of ...
Uni’s SnT rover advances to finals in ESA/ESRIC Moon competition
Published on Thursday, 31 March 2022
SpaceR, a Space Robotics Research Group of the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), was selected on 29 March for the finals in the ESA/ESRIC ...
Prof. Luca Ratti Awarded Jean Monnet Chair in EU Labour Law
Prof. Luca Ratti
Published on Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Open Sesame! University of Luxembourg Associate Professor Luca Ratti hopes to open the minds of Bachelor and Master students to the possibility of creating a sustainable European social model with ...
The Italian Embassy provides a lecturer to the University
Published on Friday, 18 March 2022
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the University of Luxembourg and the Italian Embassy in Luxembourg to support the teaching of the Italian language at the University and in the ...
Tiny but Mighty: Atomic Forces at the Engineering Scale
Published on Friday, 18 March 2022
An interdisciplinary manuscript reporting on a collaboration between physicists and computational engineers from the University of Luxembourg and Padova (Italy) has been published in Physical Review ...
Midbrain single-cell sequencing to understand Parkinson’s Disease
Published on Thursday, 17 March 2022
Researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin, investigated ...
Le C²DH publie un livre pour le 75e anniversaire des CFL
Published on Thursday, 17 March 2022
A l’occasion du 75e anniversaire de la Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois, le Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) de l’Université ...
Prof. Lionel Briand Wins ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Research Award
Published on Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Congratulations to Prof. Lionel Briand, head of the Software Verification and Validation research group at the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ...
EUA Suspends Membership of 12 Russian Universities
Published on Friday, 11 March 2022
The Russian Union of Rectors (RUR) has issued a statement (in Russian), which supports the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The European University Association (EUA) Board has ...
University participates in the “Chercheurs à l'École" 2022 Programme
Published on Friday, 11 March 2022
The University of Luxembourg participates in the 2022 edition of "Chercheurs à l'Ecole” taking place this year from Monday 14 to Friday 18 March.
Legal Information & support for Ukrainian nationals and their families
Published on Friday, 04 March 2022
The European Migration Network Luxembourg has published a website dedicated to Ukrainian nationals with the latest up-to-date information in English, Ukrainian and Russian on procedures for asylum ...
Uni.lu provides free menstrual and contraceptive products
Published on Friday, 18 February 2022
Since December 2021, the University of Luxembourg provides menstrual and contraceptive products to students for free.
Participate in the project ReCreate!
Published on Thursday, 17 February 2022
The University of Luxembourg, and more specifically the Department of Mathematics, will be at the Expo in Dubai from 22 February to 5 March 2022 with their project ReCreate. This is the second time ...
University Incubator hosts Belgian startups to launch the Aureus Prize
Published on Wednesday, 16 February 2022
The winner of the first ever Aureus Prize is Juunoo, a Belgian startup aiming to disrupt the construction industry and office spaces in the Greater Region with their proprietary interior walls ...
Uni.lu ranks 25th in Times Higher Education’s Young Universities 2022
Published on Wednesday, 16 February 2022
In its 2022 edition of the world’s Young University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) lists the University of Luxembourg in 25th position worldwide. In 2021, the University had been listed on ...
Shedding light into mechanics of biological systems
Published on Thursday, 10 February 2022
An interdisciplinary research article published in Nature Communications provides novel insights into collective mechanical forces induced by light absorbed in biological systems. This research is a ...
The PaKTT Office: Bringing innovation to the marketplace
Published on Friday, 04 February 2022
The University of Luxembourg’s spin-off Magrid Learning Solution made the headlines last year when it won the 2020 digital innovation World Summit Award (WSA) in the learning and education ...
Where is my stuff? Supply chains in turbulent times III
Published on Monday, 31 January 2022
Shortages, delays, empty shelves, higher prices, stockpiling. The supply chain problems are mounting since the beginning of the pandemic and the effects are felt by almost every sector of the economy.
ZONTA Luxembourg awards uni students with Jane M. Klausman prize
FDEF Zonta Award Winners 2021
Published on Friday, 28 January 2022
Four students from the university's Department of Economics and Management (DEM) and Department of Finance (DF) were presented with the prestigious Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship on ...
Unleashing AI on the Art Market with Roman Kräussl
Prof Roman Kraussl
Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022
Does artificial intelligence have a place in such a fickle and quirky environment as the secondary art market? Can an algorithm learn to predict the value assigned to an artwork at auction?
Where is my stuff? Supply chains in turbulent times II
Published on Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Shortages, delays, empty shelves, higher prices, stockpiling. The supply chain problems are mounting since the beginning of the pandemic and the effects are felt by almost every sector of the ...
Where is my stuff? Supply chains in turbulent times I
Published on Tuesday, 25 January 2022
Shortages, delays, empty shelves, higher prices, stockpiling. The supply chain problems are mounting since the beginning of the pandemic and the effects are felt by almost every sector of the ...
“Kuck elei!” Digital Microscopes for Teachers
Published on Monday, 24 January 2022
The SciTeach Centre team’s new project supports Luxembourg primary teachers in integrating digital tools in science instruction.
Michael Heneka takes up position of Director of the LCSB
Published on Wednesday, 19 January 2022
Prof. Michael Heneka, who was appointed as Director of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) in June 2021, has taken up his position at the start of 2022. He succeeds Prof. Rudi ...
Des diplômés en médecine pourront continuer leurs études en Belgique
Published on Thursday, 13 January 2022
Le gouvernement luxembourgeois et le gouvernement de la Communauté française de Belgique ont signé un accord garantissant l'accès de huit diplômés du Bachelor en médecine de l'Université du ...
University publishes a pocket guide about science communication
Published on Thursday, 13 January 2022
Interested scientists, researchers and science communicators can find theoretical knowledge as well as practical tips on science communication in this new publication of the University of Luxembourg.
New Headquarters of the International Federation for Public History
Belval Blast Furnace
Published on Tuesday, 11 January 2022
As of 1 January 2022, the University of Luxembourg has become the headquarters of the International Federation for Public History. This constitutes a new partnership to develop international research ...
Two University professors on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list
Stéphane & Alex
Published on Monday, 10 January 2022
Professors Stéphane Bordas and Alexandre Tkatchenko from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg have been ranked among the world’s most influential ...
Nouveau duo à la tête de l'Université de la Grande Région (UniGR)
Published on Tuesday, 04 January 2022
Le Prof. Michael Jäckel, Président de l'Université de Trèves, et le Prof. Stéphane Pallage, Recteur de l'Université du Luxembourg, ont été élus président et vice-président de l'Université ...
Microbiome and molecules - Novel methodologies for exploration
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021
In an article recently published in the journal ISME Communications, researchers from the Systems Ecology group of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg ...
How HPC can help predict and interpret happiness
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Contemporary research requires significant computing power and generates large amounts of data. High-Performance Computers – also called supercomputers – allow to run fast complex and large-scale ...
Quilvest supports biomedical research at the University of Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 16 December 2021
The family-owned holding Quilvest SA has made a major donation towards the University of Luxembourg, and more specifically to the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), the University’s ...
BRAINS - Uni students will conduct experiment in Space
Published on Wednesday, 15 December 2021
Five students from the University of Luxembourg will send mini brains to the International Space Station (ISS) to carry out research experiments under microgravity conditions.
Accreditation for three study programmes in computer science
Acquin
Published on Wednesday, 15 December 2021
The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University announces the successful accreditation of three study programmes:
Economics of Forced Displacement and Conflict
Published on Monday, 13 December 2021
Rana Cömertpay, currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Economics and Management of the University’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, has been researching the ...
COVID-19 Disease Map: LCSB-coordinated effort proves to be effective
Published on Monday, 13 December 2021
Since spring 2020, researchers of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg have coordinated a group of 230 scientists with different backgrounds from 120 ...
End-of-year holidays – What is open, what is closed
Published on Friday, 10 December 2021
The University wishes all staff and students wonderful winter holidays and a prosperous, healthy and bright new year 2022!
LLC exceptionally closed this Friday from 8.00 to 14.00
Published on Thursday, 09 December 2021
The Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) will be closed exceptionally this Friday 10 December from 8.00 to 14.00 because of a technical maintenance. Access to the LLC will be possible again from 14.00.
Pandemic Year 2: study on young people in Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 09 December 2021
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg have just published 2021’s preliminary results of a representative survey of young people and COVID-19 (YAC). This report is a follow-up to the 2020 ...
Experimental and computational synergy – Promising COVID-19 results
Published on Tuesday, 07 December 2021
An international collaboration between researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg, the Centre for Cooperative Research in Biosciences (CIC ...
The University supports Food4Future by Restopolis
Published on Tuesday, 07 December 2021
The current world’s food production is exceeding planetary boundaries - driving climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The University of Luxembourg joins forces today to support a new ...
May third country nationals suffer from lower data protection?
Published on Monday, 06 December 2021
Teresa Quintel receives an Excellent Thesis award in Law. Her thesis looks at situations in which the criminalisation of non-EU citizens – so called third country nationals – may lead to a ...
The Luxembourg Learning Centre: open 7 days a week!
Published on Friday, 26 November 2021
We have a great news for you. From 5 December 2021, the Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) will also be open on Sundays!
Prof. Anton Thalmaier receives the Grand Prix en Mathématiques
Anton
Published on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
The "Grand Prix en Mathématiques de l’Institut Grand-ducal" also called “Prix de la Bourse de Luxembourg” was awarded to Anton Thalmaier, Professor in Stochastics Analysis within the ...
University takes the pulse of fundamental schools’ personnel
Published on Monday, 15 November 2021
The Department of Education and Social Work of the University of Luxembourg is conducting a national survey of all primary school teachers and educators in Luxembourg.
Science Comic LUX:plorations Vol. 2 out now
Published on Friday, 05 November 2021
The University of Luxembourg just published Volume 2 of LUX:plorations, an award-nominated science comic. Local scientists and artists have teamed up to create eight short stories about science and ...
Uni.lu among top universities according to Times Higher Education 2022
Published on Friday, 05 November 2021
The University of Luxembourg ranks among the 251-300 best universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2022. The University is positioned among the top 18% of ...
University launches call for candidates for rector position
Published on Friday, 29 October 2021
Realising the potential of Europe’s most international research university
2020 and 2021 Pierre Werner Scholarship Laureates Honoured at Ceremony
Pierre Werner foundation reception 2021
Published on Monday, 25 October 2021
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance hosted a scientific meeting and reception for the 2020 and 2021 Fondation Pierre Werner Scholarship recipients on 20 October, 2021. The event, which brought ...
SnT and SES Expand Partnership, Launch Joint Lab to Drive Innovation
Published on Thursday, 14 October 2021
Technology advancements developed by both teams will focus on benefits of next-generation satellite connectivity network in domains such as quantum communications, and more.
University ranked among the world’s first 100 universities in Law
Published on Wednesday, 13 October 2021
Improved rankings also in Social Sciences and Education.
Magrid start-up wins EIB social innovation prize
Published on Wednesday, 13 October 2021
Magrid, a start-up created by former doctoral student Tahereh Pazouki, last week scooped the top prize in a social innovation tournament organised by the European Investment Bank Institute (EIB).
Uni.lu in THE rankings for Computer Science and Engineering
Published on Thursday, 07 October 2021
Times Higher Education (THE) publishes a sequence of updates of its university rankings by subject. In the latest installment released on 6 October, THE ranks the University of Luxembourg number 93 ...
New courses in medicine launched
Published on Wednesday, 22 September 2021
On 20 September 2021, the University of Luxembourg honoured students of medicine and launched the new medical specialiations. More than 70 people attended the event in Belval.
"Portes Ouvertes Luxembourg 2021": 560 Visitors Discover Our Labs
Portes Ouvertes
Published on Tuesday, 21 September 2021
On 19 September 2021, the University of Luxembourg welcomed 560 visitors on Kirchberg and Limpertsberg campus sites to discover the laboratories in engineering, space, mobility and physics in the ...
University services – What’s open, what’s closed
Published on Friday, 17 September 2021
The following campuses services and restaurants opening hours apply as of 20 September. Please see the list below for more information.
Uni.lu positioning in Times Higher Education ratings by subject 2022
Published on Friday, 17 September 2021
Times Higher Education has published a first 2022 update of its university rankings by subject and positions the University of Luxembourg among the 126-150 first universities in Psychology (up from ...
Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination opportunities on University campuses
Published on Tuesday, 14 September 2021
In cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the University offers opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19 without appointment:
Participate in Construction Sector Supply Shortages Survey
Construction Survey Thumbnail
Published on Thursday, 09 September 2021
In recent months, the construction sector has been facing increasing prices and shortages of raw materials, long shipping delays, and general uncertainty. It is important to gain a deep understanding ...
The Career centre: the added value of expertise
Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Many students have come to the end of their studies and are ready to embark on their professional career. Those who still study often look for internships and student jobs.
LEGAFIGHT tackles EU tracing apps and fundamental rights
Prof. Elise Poillot
Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2021
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, researchers at the University of Luxembourg have been studying how the reactions, activities and regulations associated with the pandemic ...
Mathematician receives prestigious grant in machine learning
Mikolaj
Published on Monday, 30 August 2021
Mikołaj Kasprzak, postdoctoral researcher within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Luxembourg has been recently selected for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship programme. ...
A new model to calculate the Value of a Statistical Life
Prof. Arnaud Dupuy
Published on Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Can you put a number on the value of a human life? How much are we willing to spend to reduce the risk of fatality in a given population? Economists can answer this question by calculating the value ...
Water and Sea in Word and Image
Published on Monday, 23 August 2021
It is a truth universally acknowledged that water and sea have been the focus of many researches and talks for centuries. They have been analysed from every angle under the sun, be it historical, ...
ShanghaiRanking 2021: Uni.lu ranked among the 700 best universities
Published on Monday, 16 August 2021
The University’s overall position in this world ranking remains steady in the range 601-700, as does its score at 76-100 in the Telecom Engineering category.
Phishing Attempt
Published on Wednesday, 11 August 2021
As in the past, it appears that the University of Luxembourg is once again the victim of a “phishing” mail identity theft.
A Food Policy Council (FPC) for Luxembourg
Published on Monday, 09 August 2021
In preparation for Luxembourg’s future Food Policy Council (FPC), the Sustainable Food Practices Research Project of the University of Luxembourg would like to hear your opinion and invites you to ...
Improving Security in Future Automotive Networks
SETICA
Published on Monday, 02 August 2021
The University of Luxembourg and Honda R&D Europe have decided to work together to investigate and develop new efficient and secure in-vehicle communication technology. The three-year research ...
Towards a global flood monitoring system
Flooding
Published on Thursday, 29 July 2021
Severe flooding following the heavy rainstorms of recent weeks caused devastating damages in central Europe. Situational awareness on the ground is crucial for effective disaster response, and today, ...
Media pluralism study highlights influence of the pandemic
Published on Wednesday, 28 July 2021
The Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM2021), released by the European University Institute, highlights the influence the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the media landscape in European countries.
Using molecular biology to search for oil and gas
Published on Monday, 26 July 2021
Within the framework of the EU project PROSPECTOMICS, five international partners have started to develop environmentally-friendly exploration methods.
Reducing the use of antibiotics to improve animal health
Alessio Buscemi
Published on Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Doctoral student Alessio Buscemi from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Luxembourg together with international students have recently won the Innovation 4 Change (I4C) contest ...
Le cinéma luxembourgeois à Cannes : Interview du Dr. GianMaria TORE
Published on Monday, 19 July 2021
Après une édition 2020 annulée en raison de la crise sanitaire, le Festival de Cannes a fait son grand retour dans l’actualité internationale du cinéma. Plusieurs coproductions ...
UniGR’s Annual Report 2020-2021
Published on Friday, 09 July 2021
The University of the Greater Region (UniGR) published for the first time its annual report in a digital, interactive format. 
Asteroid Day LIVE 2021: Q&A with Miguel Angel Olivares Mendez
Published on Monday, 28 June 2021
Prof. Miguel Olivares-Mendez heads the SpaceR Research Group, the LunaLab, and the Zero-Gravity Lab at the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ...
Making concrete more sustainable
Claude Turmes
Published on Monday, 28 June 2021
Engineers from the University of Luxembourg with European partners are working on innovative concrete precast products made of recycled aggregates and sands. On 25 June 2021, Minister for Energy and ...
University of Luxembourg ranks 20th in Young University 2021 Rankings
Published on Thursday, 24 June 2021
The University of Luxembourg ranks 20th in the most recent edition of the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2021, after ranking 12th in 2020 and 17th in 2019.
Celebrating women in engineering: An interview with Maryam Baniasadi
Published on Tuesday, 22 June 2021
23 June marks the International Women in Engineering Day. At the University of Luxembourg, we celebrate the work and achievements of women engineers. Dr Maryam Baniasadi grew up in a middle-class ...
Mouse movements reveal your behaviour
Published on Tuesday, 22 June 2021
In two recently published research papers, computer scientists from the University of Luxembourg and international partners show how mouse movements can be used to gain additional knowledge about the ...
Luxembourg carves out its niche in CivicTech
Published on Monday, 21 June 2021
As part of the OGP’s (Open Government Partnership) 2019-2021 national action plan, through which Luxembourg has established six action plans to promote transparency and citizen participation, ETICC ...
Remise du « Prix Paul Belche » à Dominique Santana
Prix Paul Bleche remis à Dominique Santana
Published on Friday, 18 June 2021
Le Rotary Club Esch – Bassin Minier a présenté son ‘Prix Paul Belche’, un don de 10 000 EUR, au C²DH pour soutenir le projet de recherche «A Colõnia Luxemburguesa» de la jeune historienne ...
The University of Luxembourg mourns the loss of Pierre Hippert
Published on Monday, 14 June 2021
Pierre Hippert, a long-lasting and avid supporter and friend of the University of Luxembourg died Thursday, 3 June, at the age of 92.
Increase of the number of workspaces in the LLC
Published on Friday, 11 June 2021
Good news! With the new COVID 19 regulations, the LLC is increasing its capacity. As of Thursday, 17 June, 250 workspaces will be available.
Solar cell efficiency record: University of Luxembourg comes close
Published on Tuesday, 08 June 2021
A solar cell developed by physicists from the University of Luxembourg and Uppsala University has recently been certified with an efficiency of 14%, which comes close to the world record of 15.5%. ...
Ten University Projects Granted Early Access to MeluXina
Published on Monday, 07 June 2021
Luxembourg’s first supercomputer MeluXina was officially launched on 7 June. MeluXina is a key element of Luxembourg’s data-driven innovation strategy, catering for the needs of companies, ...
Secondary impacts of COVID-19 hit girls and low-income children harder
Published on Thursday, 03 June 2021
New research suggests that adolescent girls and children from low-income homes are especially vulnerable to effects of COVID-19 that can affect mental health. Results of an international study show ...
SnT Partners with LuxTrust to Research Post-Quantum Cryptography
Published on Wednesday, 02 June 2021
Yesterday, LuxTrust S.A. and the University of Luxembourg's Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) announced their collaboration in a research partnership that will ...
Magnetic materials analysis has never been so comprehensible
Andreas book
Published on Monday, 31 May 2021
Professor Andreas Michels, physicist at the University of Luxembourg, explores the complex world of magnetic materials by shooting neutrons on them. He has now published his insights in a ...
Peace Pole inaugurated on Belval Campus
Published on Wednesday, 26 May 2021
The University of Luxembourg inaugurated a Peace Pole on Belval Campus at the Place de l’Université on 26 May. The Peace Pole was donated to the University by the May Peace Prevail On Earth ...
Intercontinental innovation at Ideation Camp 8
Published on Wednesday, 19 May 2021
The eighth edition of the Ideation Camp went online last month, hosting the brightest minds of the University of Luxembourg and a student delegation from Miami University. Participants had an ...
COVID-19: Saving lives or saving the economy?
Published on Monday, 17 May 2021
A study conducted by Dr Christophe Lesschaeve, Prof. Josip Glaurdić, and Dr Michal Mochtak from the Department of Social science looks into the public attitudes towards the difficult trade-off ...
Smart Photo Booth - New workshops in computer science
Published on Monday, 03 May 2021
Discover the new computer science workshop for high-school students (15-19 years old) that will be offered five times between 7 June and 9 July. Registrations are open starting today!
Institute for Advanced Studies YOUNG ACADEMICS call
Published on Monday, 03 May 2021
The University of Luxembourg, within the framework of its Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), opened a call for doctoral projects under the funding instrument YOUNG ACADEMICS on 3 May 2021. The ...
Helping robots analyse their surroundings
microscopy
Published on Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg have recently presented a new material which can become a key component of a new infrastructure designed to help robots understand their surroundings. The ...
Study reveals opinions about COVID-19 vaccine and prioritisation
Published on Tuesday, 27 April 2021
A survey conducted among 5,000 persons in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden during March 2021 reveals how residents feel about COVID-19 vaccination strategies and prioritisation.
Researchers Discover & Fix Vulnerability in Antivirus Software
Published on Monday, 26 April 2021
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with Royal Holloway University of London, have found a significant security weakness in popular software applications.
Adolescents’ health in Luxembourg: the 2018 HBSC report publication
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021
The 2018 report on the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international survey has just been published. The HBSC survey is organised every four years under the aegis of the World Health ...
Uni includes citizens in study for more sustainable water governance
Published on Wednesday, 14 April 2021
For the second edition of WaterBlitz Luxembourg, researchers at the University of Luxembourg and their partner Earthwatch invite residents to contribute to the analysis of fresh water in Luxembourg. ...
POST donates profits from sales of special stamps series for students
Published on Monday, 12 April 2021
POST Luxembourg has donated 10,000 euros to the University of Luxembourg, to support students who find themselves in a difficult financial situation. This sum results from the sale of special ...
World Parkinson’s Day: Sleep survey to gain more knowledge
Published on Friday, 09 April 2021
11 April marks Parkinson’s Disease Day. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative brain disorder, about 7-10 million people are affected worldwide. However, this number ...
Optimising electricity markets for electric vehicles
Published on Thursday, 25 March 2021
Decarbonising transportation is a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy. With this goal, Fondation Enovos, under the aegis of Fondation de Luxembourg, is providing support to the ...
Using econometrics to define effective COVID-19 lockdown strategies
Professor Kostantinos Tatsiramos
Published on Friday, 19 March 2021
Konstantinos Tatsiramos, Professor of Labour Economics in the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Luxembourg, and colleagues Nikos Askitas (Coordinator of Data and Technology, ...
Innovative teaching concepts for Luxembourg secondary schools
Published on Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The Programme for Innovative Teaching and Training - short PITT - is an interdisciplinary project that aims to facilitate and foster contemporary teaching in Luxembourg's schools. Researchers from ...
Retrospective Spring 2020: The COVID-19 Border Closure
Published on Tuesday, 16 March 2021
A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic led to massive and abrupt border closures. Especially the Greater Region with its close interconnections was affected: students, cross-border workers, families or ...
Prof. Prüm receives order of merit for service to HRH The Grand Duke
Professor André Prüm
Published on Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Prof. André Prüm, full professor in law and founding Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at the University of Luxembourg, has received the Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph ...
A computational guide to efficient cell differentiation
Published on Friday, 12 March 2021
A collaborative effort, led by Prof. Antonio del Sol, head of Computational Biology groups at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) and at CIC bioGUNE, a member of the Basque Research ...
Ideation Camp 7 - The very first virtual Ideation Camp
Published on Wednesday, 10 March 2021
The first Ideation Camp of 2021 went ahead in full virtual mode and united 50 participants and 53 mentors.
Master in Technopreneurship: students start their first courses
MTECH
Published on Monday, 08 March 2021
The new Master in Technopreneurship: “Mastering smart ICT, standardisation and digital trust for enabling next generation of ICT solutions” officially started in February 2021 with 12 students. ...
International Master in Biomedicine celebrates its first graduates
MBIOMED
Published on Thursday, 04 March 2021
Launched in 2018 as a tri-national programme with the University of Luxembourg, the University of Strasbourg and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, the first graduates from the International ...
Grande Région: Congrès médical sur la simulation et la digitalisation
Published on Tuesday, 02 March 2021
Les Facultés de Médecine et les centres hospitaliers de la Grande Région invitent les professionnels de la santé et les médias au congrès NHL-ChirEx, qui se tiendra les 11 et 12 mars sur une ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Iris
Published on Friday, 26 February 2021
Iris Behrmann, Head of the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM) at the University of Luxembourg, is co-principal investigator of the COVID-19 research project "CovSerum: Early detection of ...
Transforming shapes: the art of computational engineering
Shape
Published on Thursday, 18 February 2021
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg, the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research in Poland and the Franche-Comté Electronics Mechanics Thermal Science and Optics in France are ...
ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction: 10 years of collaboration
10 years ArcelorMittal Chair
Published on Thursday, 11 February 2021
Launched in 2011 by the University of Luxembourg and ArcelorMittal, the Chair of Steel Construction has achieved numerous successes thanks to the support and motivation of both partners. Many new ...
Celebrating research excellence at FDEF
FDEF celebrates research excellence
Published on Thursday, 11 February 2021
The annual FDEF research awards at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) at the University of Luxembourg were held virtually on 8 February 2021. With 70 participants, the well-attended ...
Investigating the modulation of the COVID-19 immune response
Published on Friday, 05 February 2021
In a recent paper, the research team around Prof. Antonio del Sol from the University’s Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) describes a new method of how molecules can be identified ...
Cancer Quiz: Test your knowledge!
Quiz written above cells
Published on Thursday, 04 February 2021
For the World Cancer Day (4 February), an interdisciplinary team of scientists in Luxembourg publishes a quiz about cancer on Kahoot. The quiz contains several questions about the causes of cancer, ...
University launches strategic partnership with Fudan University
Published on Wednesday, 03 February 2021
The University of Luxembourg and Fudan University recently signed a strategic partnership agreement providing the framework for scientific and educational exchange and collaboration between the two ...
Surviving turbulent times: lessons from the phytoplankton
Turbulence
Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2021
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg, together with scientists from Sweden, Israel and Switzerland, have established mechanistic links between physiological stress and migratory behaviour in ...
Uni startup first Luxembourgish winner of the World Summit Awards
Published on Monday, 01 February 2021
For the first time ever, a Luxembourgish start-up is among the 40 winners of the World Summit Awards, an international competition for promoting local digital innovation to improve society. The ...
Être juif durant WWII : Exposition « Between Shade and Darkness »
Published on Wednesday, 27 January 2021
Entre le 28 janvier et 25 février, l'exposition « Between Shade and Darkness » sur le campus de Belval raconte le destin de la population juive du Luxembourg dans les années précédant, ...
University plans for hybrid teaching in February
Published on Thursday, 21 January 2021
The University of Luxembourg is to revert to hybrid teaching mode when the summer semester starts on 15 February 2021.
Du concret pour faciliter les comportements écologiques
Published on Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Que cela soit dans nos expériences quotidiennes ou via des campagnes de sensibilisation, la transition écologique est souvent décrite en termes de mise en place de comportements écologiques ...
The impacts of COVID-19 on our sexual and reproductive health
masks on a bed
Published on Wednesday, 20 January 2021
An international study, in which the University of Luxembourg is taking part, is launching an online survey to better understand the impacts of the health crisis on sexual health, intimate violence ...
Mathematical didactics: learning how to become a math teacher
Antonella
Published on Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Within the framework of the Master in Secondary Education in Mathematics at the University of Luxembourg, students can choose to do a thesis in mathematical didactics. Recently, three graduates who ...
Diagnosing learning disabilities in multilingual contexts
Published on Monday, 18 January 2021
The University of Luxembourg, the Centre pour le développement des apprentissages Grande-Duchesse Maria Teresa (CDA) and the Minister of Education, Children and Youth, Claude Meisch presented a new ...
Where there’s a problem, there's a start-up: Engineering by ASETS-LUX
Published on Friday, 15 January 2021
For over a century, the steel industry brought prosperity to Luxembourg and its population and left its mark on Luxembourg economy, society and landscapes. The knowledge and resources of this history ...
Towards a sustainable and trustworthy recommitment system
Sustainable
Published on Wednesday, 13 January 2021
The University of Luxembourg and the European Investment Bank (EIB) through the STAREBEI programme are working together to encourage private equity partners to invest in innovative and sustainable ...
University: What’s open, what’s closed?
Published on Friday, 08 January 2021
University services and administration: Staff members are encouraged to work remotely if the nature of their work permits. Work organisation must be agreed with the supervisors/managers.
Confucius Institute library opens at Luxembourg Learning Centre
Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020
The Confucius Institute at the University of Luxembourg opened its library, entirely dedicated to the discovery of China, at the Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) on Belval Campus.
30 years Interreg: University of Luxembourg a strong research partner
Published on Wednesday, 16 December 2020
2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the interregional programme “Interreg” – one of the key instruments of the European Union supporting cooperation across borders through project funding. ...
Uni.lu graduate wins first edition of Best Business Plan Award
Philippe Frietas Morgado
Published on Monday, 14 December 2020
At the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce, the Best Business Plan Award was created to commend the work of a young deserving graduate of the Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, a programme ...
University sees more than 1,600 graduates in 2020
Published on Friday, 11 December 2020
In the academic year 2019/2020, more than 1,600 students graduated from the University of Luxembourg. Overall, 659 Bachelor and 544 Master students as well as 121 doctoral candidates finished their ...
pdp 2.0: Individually tailored dementia prevention
Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020
In Luxembourg, more people shall be able to reduce their risk of developing dementia
University prolongs remote teaching and working
Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020
The University of Luxembourg maintains remote teaching and working until the end of December. 
Virtual simulators: the future of medical studies
Virtamed
Published on Wednesday, 25 November 2020
In order to anticipate future training needs in the healthcare sector, the University of Luxembourg will invest in cutting-edge 3D tools in the coming months. On this occasion, from September to ...
University launches web talks on gender stereotypes
Published on Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Boys are cowboys and girls are princesses. From an early age on, we are conditioned by gender-based stereotypes, perpetuated by our close environment including our parents, our teachers, films, books ...
Prof. Tonie Van Dam Inducted as AGU Fellow
Published on Thursday, 19 November 2020
Prof. Tonie van Dam was made a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). She joins a select group of scientists who have made exceptional contributions to Earth and space sciences, and the ...
First graduates of the Bachelor in Computer Science
Graduation
Published on Thursday, 19 November 2020
Launched in September 2017 as a high-standard programme, the Bachelor in Computer Science has enjoyed growing success across the Greater Region and beyond, starting from 27 students in September 2017 ...
Prof. Dr. Pierre-Henri Conac appointed as Max Planck Fellow
Published on Friday, 13 November 2020
As announced by the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg, Prof. Dr. Pierre-Henri Conac, Professor at the University of Luxembourg, has been appointed as Max Planck Fellow by the President of the Max ...
Job fair supports students and young professionals with career start
Published on Friday, 06 November 2020
More than 3,000 students and young professionals explored opportunities for a future career at the Unicareers.lu job fair on 6 November, an event organised by the University of Luxembourg. 160 ...
«Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette» en réimpression
Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Deux semaines seulement après sa publication, le «Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette» est déjà en rupture de stock et seuls quelques exemplaires restent à disposition en librairie.
Age-resistant quiescent stem cells support muscle regeneration
Published on Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Researchers from the Computational Biology group at the University of Luxembourg's Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biology (LCSB) participated in an international study focusing on adult stem cells in ...
University prioritises remote teaching and working to lower infections
Published on Monday, 26 October 2020
The recent explosive increase of positive COVID-19 cases in the wider population is of great concern to the University. Luxembourg registered more than 3,000 positive cases in the week of 19 October, ...
University elects new student delegation
Published on Friday, 23 October 2020
The students of the University of Luxembourg have elected a new student delegation which comprises students of each of the three faculties (the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine - ...
Message de soutien aux enseignants du fondamental et du secondaire
Published on Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Suite à l’attentat qui a coûté la vie à Samuel Paty, enseignant en histoire au collège de Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, les enseignants d’histoire de l’Université du Luxembourg et ...
Congratulations to the Pierre Werner Foundation Scholarship laureates
Published on Tuesday, 20 October 2020
On Monday 19 October 2020, the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance held a virtual event to officially announce and congratulate the 2019 laureates of the Pierre Werner ...
CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors: a revolution for biomedicine
Published on Monday, 19 October 2020
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for the discovery of the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors. The technology, widely used as a genetic engineering ...
Graduation week postponed to May 2021
Published on Friday, 16 October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our ways of studying and working. Despite the challenges, the University is committed to make a success of this academic year. Many of the traditional University ...
Luxembourg’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council in 2021
Published on Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Today the United Nations General Assembly is electing 15 States to the UN Human Rights Council. In the next election, a year from now, Luxembourg will be running for a seat at the Council for the ...
New study highlights links between inflammation & Parkinson’s disease
Published on Thursday, 08 October 2020
An international collaboration involving researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biology (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg established an association between inflammation and specific ...
Cellulose: an ever-present material with remarkable properties
crystal
Published on Wednesday, 07 October 2020
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg have recently made significant steps forward in resolving some of the outstanding research questions about cellulose. Their findings have been published ...
TEDxUniversityofLuxembourg 2020 goes virtual
Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2020
After two successful events in 2018 and 2019, TEDxUniversityofLuxembourg is back with a new edition. In the week of 12-16 October 2020, TEDxUniversityofLuxembourg will be hosting 5 online evening ...
CITIES2030: providing food for all in 2030
Published on Monday, 05 October 2020
The University of Luxembourg together with 41 European partners have recently received 12 million euros for the project CITIES2030 “Co-creating resilient and sustainable food towards FOOD2030”, ...
Celebrating World Architecture Day for a better urban future
Published on Monday, 05 October 2020
Monday, 5 October 2020 marks the World Architecture Day to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat. This year’s theme is “Toward a better urban future”.
Hacking the Moon
Published on Thursday, 01 October 2020
The University of Luxembourg's research centre SnT’s LunaLab is challenging the next big names in Space to a test of creativity and skill as part of the 2020 Act In Space 24 hour hackathon.
Successful start for the new Bachelor in Medicine
Published on Monday, 28 September 2020
The new Bachelor in Medicine team welcomed 125 students during the launch of the academic year 2020-2021, which started on 14 September 2020 at the University of Luxembourg. They inaugurated the ...
Using drones to better predict urban flooding
Drones
Published on Monday, 28 September 2020
The University of Luxembourg and the start-up RSS-Hydro are working together to optimise the prediction of flooding in Burange in the south of Luxembourg. Supported by the City of Dudelange, the ...
[Article series] The Experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 Fight
Published on Thursday, 24 September 2020
Salah Ghamizi is a PhD student at SnT and a member of Professor Yves Le Traon’s Security Design and Validation Research Group.
First edition of Math camp: Making math easier, one scoop at a time
Published on Monday, 21 September 2020
The Department of Mathematics (DMATH) at the University of Luxembourg organised the first Math camp between 31 August and 10 September 2020 on Belval campus as well as online. The camp aimed at ...
University launches survey about dementia
Published on Monday, 21 September 2020
Researchers from the University of Luxemburg launch a survey to assess the knowledge and attitudes about dementia among the general public in Luxembourg. Launched on World Alzheimer's Day on 21 ...
How do different confinement measures affect people: Second report
Published on Friday, 18 September 2020
Researchers of the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences have published a second report of the COME-HERE study. It presents the results of a comprehensive survey to analyse how ...
Appointments for LLC and SEVE now via the Affluences app
Published on Thursday, 10 September 2020
The University is now using Affluences, an online reservation system for scheduling appointments for the following services on Belval Campus:
Copernicus MOOC 2 - Learn How to Harness the Power of Space Data
Published on Monday, 07 September 2020
After the success of the first session, the University of Luxembourg - in collaboration with the Competence Centre - announces the launch of a second edition of the Copernicus MOOC: a free online ...
Belval becomes setting for Esch2022’s participation in Ars Electronica
Published on Monday, 07 September 2020
From 9 to 13 September, Belval will be the setting for the Ars Electronica Esch2022 Luxembourg Garden. This interactive multimedia experience is presented by Esch2022 – European Capital of Culture ...
Library and restaurants back to regular opening hours
Published on Friday, 04 September 2020
For the start of the new academic year, the Luxembourg Learning Centre as well as the university restaurants return to their regular opening hours.
Behind the News: Interview with Tegawendé F. Bissyandé
Published on Thursday, 03 September 2020
Today the University announced that Prof. Tegawendé F. Bissyandé from the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) has been awarded an ERC ...
UniGR continue à developper la coopération transfrontalière
UniGR
Published on Wednesday, 02 September 2020
Le groupement universitaire transfrontalier « Université de la Grande Région – UniGR » poursuit son chemin sur la voie d’un modèle européen d’université : le partenariat se développe ...
[Article series] The Experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 Fight
Published on Tuesday, 01 September 2020
Dr Jorge Augusto Meira and PhD student Fernando Kaway Carvalho Ota work together at the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). As a research ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Dr. Basak Baglayan
Published on Wednesday, 19 August 2020
Dr Başak Bağlayan is a post-doctoral researcher in fundamental rights at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance.
University researchers help raise public awareness for science
letzSCIENCE
Published on Tuesday, 18 August 2020
The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has recently launched the interactive campaign letzSCIENCE to raise awareness about research in Luxembourg. From 30 July – 10 August 2020, science images ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Dr. Isabelle Albert is a lifespan development psychologist at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. 
[Article series] The Experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 Fight
Profile photo of Jun Pang
Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Dr. Jun Pang is a research scientist at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Science, Technology, and Medicine (FSTM) and its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ...
[Article series] The Experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 Fight
Profile Photo of Lisa Veiber
Published on Wednesday, 05 August 2020
Lisa Veiber is a research and development specialist at the University of Luxembourg's SnT. A native Luxembourger, Veiber spent five years in the United Kingdom before moving back home. She holds an ...
ERC Grantee strengthens mathematics, statistics and finance
Published on Monday, 03 August 2020
Mark Podolskij has been appointed professor in mathematics, with a focus on statistics, probability and finance at the University of Luxembourg. Prof. Podolskij brings with him a “Consolidator ...
Discover the results of the 2nd Logistics Networks Disruption Survey
Published on Friday, 24 July 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown very clearly the importance of well-functioning supply chains and logistics networks in today’s globalised economic context. On the other hand, the crisis also ...
Media pluralism study shows European media face multiple threats
Published on Thursday, 23 July 2020
The European University Institute has released the Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM2020), a scientific data-driven effort to document the risks to media pluralism in Europe. The report covers European ...
Congratulations to the Pierre Werner scholarship winners!
Published on Thursday, 23 July 2020
We are happy to announce that 4 students will receive the 2020 Pierre Werner Scholarship. This scholarship is made available by the Fondation Pierre Werner, under the aegis of the Fondation de ...
New opening times during summer & library services temporary relocated
Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2020
With the beginning of the summer break, the following University services have new opening times:
University professor to co-lead the MeluXina supercomputer
Pascal Bouvry
Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Prof. Pascal Bouvry, expert in computer science and high-performance computing (HPC), and Roger Lampach, CEO of LuxConnect, have been appointed CEO of Luxprovide S.A, the company that manages the ...
3MT competition celebrates exciting research by University PhDs
Published on Monday, 20 July 2020
31 doctoral candidates from the University of Luxembourg participated in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. The competition was organised for the first time in Luxembourg by the student ...
Towards a new way of producing solar cells?
Solar cells
Published on Monday, 20 July 2020
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg together with international scientists have investigated the oxidation process of solar cell materials whose results could change the current way of ...
Uni.lu Law professor develops winning arguments in CJEU Schrems II
Professor Herwig Hofmann
Published on Friday, 17 July 2020
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published its verdict in the Schrems II case on 16 July 2020. The judgement has far reaching consequences for international data protection and the ...
Art2Cure exhibition will fund Covid-19 related research
Published on Thursday, 16 July 2020
Art2Cure, a non-profit organisation, invites to its sixth art exhibition at the Banque Internationale Luxembourg (BIL), with art items from 18 Luxembourg-based artists. Proceeds from sales will help ...
Rapport d'activités de l'UniGR 2019-2020
Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2020
L’Université du Luxembourg est un membre fondateur de l’Université de la Grande Région (UniGR) avec les Universités de Liège, Lorraine, Kaiserslautern, Sarre et Trèves. Depuis 2008, ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2020
Dr Venkata Satagopam (VS) is bioinformatics scientist at the LCSB (Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine) of the University of Luxembourg, where people with broad and multidisciplinary ...
Reports on projections and a glossary to better understand COVID-19
Published on Monday, 13 July 2020
As part of the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Task Force, several LCSB researchers and colleagues from the work package “Statistical pandemic projections” (WP6) are using their combined expertise ...
Les commissaires européens Thierry Breton et Nicolas Schmit en visite
Published on Friday, 10 July 2020
Le lundi 6 juillet, Thierry Breton (commissaire européen au Marché intérieur) et Nicolas Schmit (commissaire européen à l’Emploi et aux Droits sociaux), accompagnés d’experts de la ...
How do different confinement measures affect people: First results
Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2020
During the first Covid-19 lockdown, researchers of the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences coordinated a comprehensive survey with participants from Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Sweden, ...
How Machine Learning Can Help Assess SME Credit Risk
Yoba Smart Money Logo
Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2020
A new partnership between SnT and Yoba Smart Money, a Luxembourgish technology start-up, will explore the use of machine learning to assess the credit risk associated with Small and Medium ...
« 175 Joër POST » : l’histoire de la poste luxembourgeoise
175 Joer Post
Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Immersion virtuelle dans le monde des timbres, du courrier, des télécommunications, satellites…et des hommes et femmes au service des citoyens luxembourgeois depuis 1842. 
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Published on Monday, 29 June 2020
Conchita d’Ambrosio is Professor in Economics at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. With her colleagues from the Department of Behavioural and ...
Doctoral candidates learn how to produce science comics
Published on Friday, 26 June 2020
The University of Luxembourg starts a new series of science comics in order to highlight science and research in Luxembourg. The comics are produced within the framework of the Doctoral Education in ...
University’s supercomputer supports fight against COVID-19
HPC Uni.lu
Published on Friday, 26 June 2020
The University’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility has significantly contributed to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic since mid-March 2020.
[Article series] The Experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 Fight
Peter Ryan profile text
Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Peter Ryan is Professor of Applied Security at University of Luxembourg’s SnT. He brings some 30 years of experience as a privacy and information security researcher to the fight against COVID-19. ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Alexandre Tkatchenko
Published on Monday, 22 June 2020
Alexandre Tkatchenko is the principal investigator of a large international consortium of physicists, chemists, mathematicians and computer scientists, aiming to investigate the fundamental ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Vladimir
Published on Friday, 19 June 2020
Vladimir Despotović, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Luxembourg, is co-principal investigator of the COVID-19 research project: “Covid-19 ...
University of Cambridge highlights COVID-19 survival prediction tool
Published on Wednesday, 17 June 2020
In a recently published article, the University of Luxembourg describes the results of a research collaboration between the Wuhan University of Science and Technology and the Luxembourg Centre for ...
[Article series] The Experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 Fight
Published on Tuesday, 16 June 2020
Dr Raphael Frank is a research scientist and entrepreneur at the University of Luxembourg’s SnT. He is applying his expertise in computer vision to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Les mathématiques, un grand défi de cette pandémie
Number of active infections and people cured per day
Published on Tuesday, 16 June 2020
"190 nouvelles infections détectées", "seuil des 2000 infections dépassé" : que de nouvelles choquantes pour la population du Luxembourg en cette soirée du 31 mars 2020 ! Pourquoi se confiner si ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Published on Tuesday, 16 June 2020
Daniel Abankwa, Professor within the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg, is co-principal investigator of the COVID-19 research project "CovScreen: Combined In ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Prof. Stefan Braum
Published on Monday, 15 June 2020
Stefan Braum is a Professor in the Law Department at the University of Luxembourg.
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Christoph Schommer
Published on Thursday, 04 June 2020
Christoph Schommer, Professor within the Department of Computer Science at the University of Luxembourg, is principal investigator of the COVID-19 research project "DEEPHOUSE: Deep Mining With The ...
University Projects Receive Additional Funding to Research COVID-19
Published on Wednesday, 03 June 2020
The FNR has published the results of its second COVID-19 Fast Track Call. Eight projects from the University of Luxembourg have been retained for funding, representing a financial commitment of ...
COVID-19 pandemic and gender
Skerdilajda ZANAJ
Published on Friday, 29 May 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have virtually met all my coauthors' children, and they have met my two small ones. Children were playing, fighting, or doing their homework under our supervision ...
[Article series| The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Prof. Rejko Krüger
Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Prof. Rejko Krüger (RK) is Principal investigator at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg and Director of Transversal Translational Medicine (TTM) at ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Anupam
Published on Friday, 22 May 2020
Anupam Sengupta, Professor within the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the University of Luxembourg, is principal investigator of the COVID-19 research project "V-SIDE: Virus-Surface ...
University eases COVID-19 restrictions from 25 May: What will change?
Belval Covid-19
Published on Friday, 22 May 2020
The University continues to ease COVID-19 related restrictions to facilitate a gradual and controlled return to campus.
TEDx UniversityofLuxembourg 2020 – Call for speakers
Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020
After two successful events in 2018 and 2019, TEDx UniversityofLuxembourg is back with a new edition. But this year, everything will be slightly different: TEDx goes virtual! In the week of 10-18 ...
1.2 million euros to tackle the notorious oncogene RAS in cancer
RAS Cancer
Published on Monday, 18 May 2020
Daniel Abankwa, Professor within the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg, has recently gained a total of €1.2 million competitive funding from the Luxembourg ...
COVID-19 Task Force tackles supply chain disruption
Published on Monday, 18 May 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, flows of goods and services have been dramatically impacted and altered while necessitating new ones. Disruption is global, both supply and demand are affected and both ...
Student survey notes high satisfaction level at University
Published on Friday, 15 May 2020
A survey conducted in the fall of 2019 notes a generally high satisfaction level among students with the University of Luxembourg. The overall satisfaction index stands at 3.79 on a scale ranging ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Prof. Christos Koulovatianos
Published on Thursday, 14 May 2020
Prof. Christos Koulovatianos is a Full Professor in the Department of Finance at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at the University of Luxembourg
Survey reveals high satisfaction among University employees
Published on Wednesday, 13 May 2020
The University’s first satisfaction survey has revealed a generally high level of satisfaction among employees. The overall satisfaction index is 3.94, on a scale from 1-5 where 4 stands for ...
Fatima Chaouche awarded Rolf Tarrach Prize 2020
Fatima Chaouche
Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2020
The association Amis de l’Université has awarded the Rolf Tarrach Prize 2020 to Fatima Chaouche for her outstanding doctoral thesis in Luxembourgish tax law.
Transatlantic Dialogue wins Luxembourg Peace Prize
Published on Monday, 11 May 2020
The Transatlantic Dialogue, a cooperation between the University of Luxembourg and Miami University, Ohio, is awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize 2020 for “Outstanding Peace Education” by the ...
Fundraising for research through design masks’ sale
mymask
Published on Monday, 11 May 2020
One unexpected aspect of the current situation is that it stimulates creativity and sparks new initiatives all over the country. One of them, called mymask.lu, was recently launched by designer Marc ...
The LLC is opening a pick-up point
Published on Friday, 08 May 2020
The Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) opens a pick-up point to borrow books on Monday, 11 May. It is part of the University’s deconfinement plan to facilitate access to documents.
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Prof. Elise Poillot
Published on Friday, 08 May 2020
Élise Poillot is a Full Professor of Droit Civil at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance.
Study on how COVID-19 affects children and adolescents
Published on Thursday, 07 May 2020
Schools in Luxembourg are soon to reopen; some students have already been back now. Yet many questions remain. A central argument for reopening schools is that home schooling may increase educational ...
BScE lance une plateforme de ressources pédagogiques
Published on Thursday, 07 May 2020
D‘habitude, cette période de l’année constitue pour les étudiants du Bachelor en Sciences de l’Éducation (BScE) le temps de terrain dans les écoles fondamentales. Ce printemps cependant, ...
How resilient is Luxembourg’s food system?
Published on Tuesday, 05 May 2020
Moments of crisis like the current one sparked by Covid-19, engage social, economic, cultural and political institutions of a society and stress-test their resilience. In such times of upheaval, ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Jorge Gonçalves
Published on Monday, 04 May 2020
Prof. Jorge Gonçalves (JG) is Principal Investigator at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg, where people with broad and diverse backgrounds focus on ...
University makes gradual return to campus
Published on Thursday, 30 April 2020
The University will gradually return some activities to the campuses as of 4 May. During a first stage, presence on campus will be allowed for staff and students conducting or attending TPs and TDs ...
University Receives Funding to Research COVID-19
Research FNR fast track
Published on Wednesday, 29 April 2020
The University of Luxembourg is an important pillar in the research effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. It is one of the participating partners in the research activities coordinated by Research ...
E-mail Scam
Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2020
It appears that the University of Luxembourg is the victim of an identity theft.
A survey to understand the effects of social distancing measures
Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020
In less than a month, COVID-19 has profoundly changed our daily habits. Between “home-office”, “home-schooling” and only leaving our homes for basic necessities, our social interactions have ...
Progress for Alzheimer and Parkinson‘s treatments
Amyloid
Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg together with scientists from Australia, China and Switzerland have recently studied amyloid diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's by using a ...
History in the Making: #covidmemory
Covidmemory Uni.lu
Published on Friday, 17 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is an event whose historic dimension is immediately obvious to us. Comparisons with the Spanish flu at the end of the First World War and the very Western view that it is the ...
Economic effects of Covid-19 in Luxembourg
Research Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2020
First RECOVid working note with preliminary estimates
Michel Parisse † (1er mai 1936 - 5 avril 2020)
Michel Parisse
Published on Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Un des plus grands médiévistes français, le professeur Michel Parisse, vient de s’éteindre le 5 avril dernier à l’âge de quatre-vingt-trois ans, vaincu par le Covid-19. Le professeur ...
Die Pest im Recht
Published on Friday, 10 April 2020
„Jetzt wird man ohne weiteres zugeben, dass unsere Mitbürger in keiner Weise auf die Ereignisse vorbereitet waren, die sich im Frühling dieses Jahres abspielten.“
A helpline for people with Parkinson’s disease during COVID-19
Published on Friday, 10 April 2020
ParkinsonNet Luxembourg, a network of specialised professionals (including speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and neurologists) has launched a telephone helpline to assist ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Paul Wilmes_picture
Published on Friday, 10 April 2020
Prof. Paul Wilmes (PW) is Principal Investigator at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg, where people with broad and diverse backgrounds focus on ...
Students produce 3D printed masks for medical staff
Published on Friday, 10 April 2020
Students of the University’s Master in Architecture programme have launched an initiative to produce protective masks for medical staff to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
[Article series] The experts behind Luxembourg's COVID-19 fight
Rudi Balling
Published on Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Prof. Rudi Balling (RB) is the Director of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine of the University of Luxembourg, where people with broad and diverse backgrounds focus on understanding the ...
Engineering meets Quantum Mechanics
Lezard
Published on Friday, 03 April 2020
In an interdisciplinary collaboration between computational engineers and physicists from the University of Luxembourg, published in Nature Communications, a method combining quantum and continuum ...
Research Luxembourg – launch of website
Research Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 03 April 2020
‘Research Luxembourg’, the initiative of the main players of Luxembourg public research, has launched its website. In addition to being a platform to promote Luxembourg research to an ...
Résultats du Conseil de gouvernance du 27 mars 2020
Published on Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Le Conseil de gouvernance de l’Université a tenu une séance le 27 mars 2020. Compte tenu de la pandémie COVID-19 et des dispositions mises en place par le gouvernement pour la tenue de réunion ...
University publishes an ISO standard for Value Stream Management
ISO
Published on Monday, 30 March 2020
For the first time, the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) published an ISO standard under the lead of Luxembourg. With support of the Institut luxembourgeois de la normalisation, de ...
Launch of the MTECH Master’s degree!
mtech
Published on Monday, 30 March 2020
Developed by ILNAS, the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Center (LLLC) of the Chambre des salariés (CSL), the new Master "Technopreneurship: Mastering smart ICT, ...
Remote teaching: Uni community shares impressions after first weeks
Published on Friday, 27 March 2020
The University of Luxembourg is adapting to exceptional circumstances. Because of COVID-19, the University has canceled all in-class teaching until further notice. Teachers and students are ...
Hotline for students
Uni.lu important
Published on Tuesday, 24 March 2020
The University has established a hotline for students’ questions: +352 46 66 44 6060
Notstand in Luxemburg: Wieso, weshalb, warum?
Anna Lena Högenauer Uni.lu
Published on Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Am Mittwoch wurde in Luxemburg der Notstand (état de crise) ausgerufen, der innerhalb von 10 Tagen vom Parlament mit einer 2/3Mehrheit verlängert werden musste. Am Samstag den 21. März stimmte das ...
Engineering students build their own drones
Amphidrone
Published on Tuesday, 24 March 2020
During their first semester, students from the Bachelor in Engineering at the University of Luxembourg have worked in teams to design and develop drones.
Better understanding satiety feeling
Neurones POMC
Published on Monday, 23 March 2020
Researchers from the Universities of Burgundy, Paris, and Luxembourg together with other scientists from CNRS, INRA and INSERM groups have just highlighted a mechanism in the brain that led to ...
Computational Poetry: How machines create art
Published on Friday, 20 March 2020
The World Poetry Day on 21 March celebrates the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind. While many consider art and math to be two disconnected concepts, the ...
Prof. André Prüm appointed special advisor to HRH The Grand Duke
Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2020
HRH The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has appointed Prof. André Prüm, full professor in law and founding Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg, together with ...
Vivre la bataille des Ardennes au Schumann’s Eck
Published on Thursday, 12 March 2020
Le Schumann’s Eck est l’intersection des routes liant Ettelbruck et Bastogne ainsi que Wiltz et le lac de la Haute-Sûre. Beaucoup de gens passent chaque jour sur ces routes très fréquentées, ...
Zwei Doktorarbeiten zwischen Geist und Informatik
Zwei Doktorarbeiten zwischen Geist und Informatik
Published on Tuesday, 10 March 2020
In den vergangenen Wochen haben zwei Doktorandinnen Ihre wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten präsentiert und sich den Fragen und Anregungen der fünfköpfigen internationalen Expertenkommission gestellt.
LeLa Prize: Scienteens Lab wins third place for Experiment of the Year
Published on Tuesday, 10 March 2020
For the first edition of the LeLa Prize, the third prize in the category Experiment of the Year was awarded to a mathematics workshop developed by the Scienteens Lab at the University of ...
New Sustainable Finance track for MSc Finance and Economics students
sustainable finance
Published on Monday, 09 March 2020
In September 2020, Finance and Economics Masters students in their second year of study will be able to choose Sustainable Finance as their specialisation. This new track, which will also be ...
Health4All Wins Ideation Camp
Ideation Camp 2020
Published on Friday, 06 March 2020
Prevention as Solution for Healthier Life
Learning How to Harness the Power of Space Data
Copernicus MOOC
Published on Monday, 02 March 2020
In collaboration with the Competence Centre, the University of Luxembourg proudly presents a new training programme, the Copernicus MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). Copernicus MOOC is a free ...
Young professionals exchange about water issues
YWP
Published on Tuesday, 25 February 2020
On 12-14 February 2020, the University of Luxembourg hosted the sixth edition of the Young Water Professionals BeNeLux conference. More than 150 students, researchers, professors and professionals ...
The Luxembourg Overshoot Day 2020 - what does it really mean?
Earth Luxembourg Overshoot Day 2020
Published on Friday, 21 February 2020
We rely heavily on numbers and complex measurement regimes to direct our attention and allocate our resources. Quantitative measurements represented in figures and graphs tell us whether we are doing ...
Vorlesungsreihe zum Thema „Fake News“
FakeNews Uni.lu
Published on Thursday, 20 February 2020
Er hat es mehrfach auf die Liste „Unwort des Jahres“ geschafft und ist 2016 zum Anglizismus des Jahres gekürt worden – der Begriff ‚Fake News‘ macht nicht nur im Umfeld philologischer ...
The Coronavirus and its impact on global supply chains
Supply Chains Uni.lu
Published on Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Coronavirus is quite rightfully receiving ample attention from healthcare perspective. One less discussed aspect is its potential effect on global supply chains.
M. Cole and R. Kies appointed to Council of Europe expert committee
Council of Europe
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
World Cancer Day 2020 Uni lu
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 ...
How a surface treatment improves the inside of a solar cell
Solarncells
Published on Monday, 03 February 2020
In the frame of the European project Sharc25, physicists from the University of Luxembourg with European experts have succeeded in explaining the recent efficiency improvements in thin film solar ...
The University engages in cross-border network for spatial planning
IBA Uni.lu
Published on Friday, 31 January 2020
On Thursday, 30 January, the IBA Alzette Belval prefiguration mission was launched at the University of Luxembourg. This event marks the beginning of the IBA (International building exhibition) ...
EU and UK research and higher education remain united post Brexit
Brexit
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 ...
L’Université du Luxembourg et l’OAI bâtissent le futur
OAI
Published on Tuesday, 28 January 2020
La convention signée fin 2019 entre l’Université du Luxembourg et l’Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseils (OAI) va au-delà de la simple institutionnalisation des liens entre le ...
1.2 million euros to explore information, irreversibility and energy
FQXi
Published on Monday, 27 January 2020
Prof. Massimiliano Esposito from the University of Luxembourg together with international scientists have been awarded a large grant from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi) to explore the ...
New ERA-Chair enhances University’s research activities
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 ...
Dietmar Heidemann becomes first chairman of the Kant-Gesellschaft
Published on Thursday, 23 January 2020
Professor of philosophy since 2009 at the University of Luxembourg, Dietmar Heidemann has been elected first chairman of the prestigious Kant-Gesellschaft, established in 1904 as one of the largest ...
The exposome: when our environment drives health and disease
Emma Schymanski Uni.lu
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 ...
Big Data at the Nanoscale
nano
Published on Wednesday, 22 January 2020
An international team of scientists, including physicists from the University of Luxembourg, have reported a comprehensive view-point on how machine learning approaches can be used in Nanoscience to ...
European Commissioner inaugurates EDIC University of Luxembourg
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
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 ...
Adriana González’s experience in climate change to strengthen ENERGE
Published on Monday, 20 January 2020
Last December 2019, Adriana González, Doctoral researcher at the Department of Engineering, was once again designated as the Costa Rican Negotiator for the area of Technology at the “COP25 ...
Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche ranked #7 out of 3,000 Top Law Authors by SSRN
Published on Friday, 17 January 2020
Prof. Dr. Dirk Zetzsche has been named as a Top Law Author in 2019 by SSRN, the open-access online database of early scholarly research. SSRN releases a monthly ranking of authors according to ...
University of Luxembourg strengthens its computing capacities
Published on Friday, 10 January 2020
In May 2020, the University will give a boost to its research based on intensive computing and "big data" analysis. The University has just signed a four-year contract with Atos, an international ...
Taming ultrafast electrons with light
Light
Published on Thursday, 09 January 2020
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg together with European researchers have exploited light to control the motion of electrons in a metallic nanocircuit. This could have major implications ...
NUOL and Uni.lu share experiences in legal research
Published on Friday, 20 December 2019
Twelve candidates from the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the National University of Laos (NUOL) attended a new type of research seminar from 22-24 of October, 2019, with the first “Law ...
Le Prof. em Seck reçoit la médaille de la Métropole du Grand Nancy
Pierre Seck
Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Le Prof. em. Pierre Seck s’est vu décerner la médaille de la Métropole du Grand Nancy, le samedi 14 décembre, pour sa contribution au renforcement des liens scientifiques et culturels entre ...
International Society for Research and Promotion of Wind Music
Published on Tuesday, 17 December 2019
The office of the International Society for Research and Promotion of Wind Music (IGEB) has been transferred from the University of Arts in Graz (Austria) to the University of Luxembourg.
Surfing on Quantum Waves: protein folding revisited
water
Published on Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Two physicists from the University of Luxembourg have now unambiguously shown that quantum-mechanical wavelike interactions are indeed crucial even at the scale of natural biological processes.
Three doctoral candidates in biology receive the 2019 Pelican Grant
Fondation de Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Borja Gomez Ramos, Nadège Minoungou and Mina Tsenkova, three PhD students from the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) at the University of Luxembourg, have recently been awarded the Pelican Grant ...
Colorectal cancer initiation and progression: the role of low oxygen
Colorectal
Published on Friday, 13 December 2019
Scientists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) have recently demonstrated the ...
Luxembourg Strengthens its Position as an EU Blockchain Hub
Published on Wednesday, 11 December 2019
On 4 December 2019, five major actors from the technology ecosystem launched a cross-industry collaboration to drive the adoption of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) for ...
Prof. van Dam steps down as Vice-Rector to focus on research
Tonie van Dam
Published on Friday, 06 December 2019
The University of Luxembourg announces that Prof. Tonie van Dam has tendered her resignation as Vice-Rector for strategic projects to focus on her research activities in her fields of excellence of ...
New opportunities for proteins identification using nanotechnology
Nico
Published on Friday, 22 November 2019
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg and their international research partners have reported a comprehensive perspective on how novel nanoscale tools called plasmonic nanopores might improve ...
The “Physics meets Biology” website is launched!
physics meets bio
Published on Thursday, 21 November 2019
Physicists and biologists from the University of Luxembourg have recently launched the "Physics meets Biology" website. This initiative combines expertise in condensed matter physics and systems ...
Development of colorectal cancer kit detection
CRC kit
Published on Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Biologists from the University of Luxembourg together with researchers from the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) and oncologists from the Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayrisch (CHEM) are in the ...
AI algorithm can learn the laws of quantum mechanics
quantum chemistry
Published on Monday, 18 November 2019
An interdisciplinary team of chemists, physicists, and computer scientists from the University of Luxembourg, the University of Warwick and the Technical University of Berlin have developed a deep ...
University brings workshops to Luxembourg’s Science Festival
Science Festival 2019
Published on Monday, 11 November 2019
The University of Luxembourg fascinated visitors with scientific displays at the Science Festival held from 7 to 10 November 2019 in Luxembourg City. Thousands of guests attended the four-day event ...
University highlights new programmes at student fair
Foire de l'étudiant 2019
Published on Monday, 11 November 2019
Several thousand visitors discovered the study programmes presented by the University of Luxembourg at the Foire de l’Etudiant held from 7 to 8 November at Luxexpo – The Box. The Foire de ...
Fifth international Systems Biomedicine symposium
Published on Wednesday, 06 November 2019
On 5 November 2019, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg hosted its fifth international Systems Biomedicine symposium entitled “Systems ...
Prof. Yannick Baraud appointed as ERA chair holder in data science
Yannick Baraud
Published on Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Professor Yannick Baraud has recently joined the University of Luxembourg as responsible for the European Research Area (ERA) Chair in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science entitled “SanDAL”. ...
TEDx for the second time at the University of Luxembourg
TEDx University of Luxembourg 2019
Published on Tuesday, 29 October 2019
For the second TEDx event at the University of Luxembourg, a diverse ensemble of speakers, dancers and musicians took the stage on 25 October 2019. A lecture hall on Belval campus turned into a show ...
Partnership CSSF - SnT
CSSF and Uni.lu sign agreement
Published on Thursday, 24 October 2019
On 24 October 2019, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), and the University of Luxembourg’s Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) officially signed, in the ...
University invests in virtual reality tool for new medical students
Anatomage
Published on Thursday, 24 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 ...
Thermodynamics 2.0: New thermodynamic framework for cells
Thermodynamics 2.0 Uni.lu
Published on Monday, 21 October 2019
Physicists at the University of Luxembourg have developed theoretical tools to analyse and optimise chemical engines ranging from simple chemical reaction networks to complex metabolic pathways.
Alexandre Tkatchenko elected as American Physical Society Fellow
Alexandre Tkatchenko
Published on Monday, 21 October 2019
For the first time in Luxembourg, a physicist has been recognised by the American Physical Society (APS) for outstanding contributions to physics. Professor Alexandre Tkatchenko from the Physics and ...
Surfing on waves in a one-dimensional quantum liquid
water
Published on Thursday, 17 October 2019
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg, together with international collaborators, have recently published an article in the internationally renowned journal Physical Review Letters. In this ...
University hosts Medical Innovation Seminar
Medical Innovation Seminar 2019 Uni.lu
Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2019
On 16 October 2019, the University of Luxembourg hosted an academic seminar on “Medical Innovation, bringing together the worlds of academia, innovation and healthcare.”
Lëtz Go Gold 2019: researchers run against child cancer
Let's go gold
Published on Tuesday, 15 October 2019
For the second time, life Sciences researchers from the University of Luxembourg participated in the Lëtz Go Gold charity run organised on 28 September 2019 by the Kriibskrank Kanner Foundation. On ...
Space Master students discover the lunar lab
Published on Thursday, 10 October 2019
On 26 September 2019, the first cohort of students from the Interdisciplinary Space Master gathered on the Kirchberg campus for a networking event during which they had the opportunity to learn more ...
Une journée d’échanges sur les défis de la santé au Luxembourg
Gesondheetssystem
Published on Wednesday, 09 October 2019
Le 21 septembre 2019, l'Association Luxembourgeoise des Etudiants en Médecine (ALEM) et l'Université du Luxembourg ont organisé la première édition du "Dag vum lëtzebuerger Gesondheetssystem" ...
Accessing genetic information from the past is crucial
Dmanisi
Published on Monday, 07 October 2019
Aurélien Ginolhac, bioinformatician at the University of Luxembourg, has contributed to the recent publication “Early Pleistocene enamel proteome from Dmanisi resolves Stephanorhinus ...
Collaboration with SPARC Industries on plasma simulation
SPARC
Published on Wednesday, 02 October 2019
The University of Luxembourg and SPARC Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop software technology for space applications.
L'Université à l'Essai – Découvre la vie étudiante
Université à l'essai - Studieren Probieren Uni.lu 2019
Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2019
Toi aussi, tu aimerais savoir ce que c'est que d'être étudiant, de marcher sur un campus, d'échanger avec d'autres premières années et de participer à un cours en amphithéâtre ? Alors, teste ...
100 years of BGL BNP Paribas: a virtual exhibition developed by C²DH
BGL C2DH virtual exhibition
Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2019
The retrospective covers the history of the bank from 1919 to today.
Nouveau cycle de conférences sur les arts et les médias
Published on Monday, 30 September 2019
L’Université du Luxembourg et le Casino - Forum d'art contemporain vous invitent à « Penser écran ». Ce nouveau cycle de conférences propose une réflexion sur l’écran et son ...
Unicareers.lu 2019 prepares for successful career start
Unicareers 2019
Published on Friday, 27 September 2019
On 27 September 2019, several thousand students and young professionals attended the Unicareers.lu job fair organised by the University of Luxembourg, at Luxexpo The Box in Kirchberg. In total, 160 ...
European experts exchange about CubeSat technologies
CubeSat symposium
Published on Thursday, 26 September 2019
The University of Luxembourg hosted for the first time the European CubeSat Symposium which took place from 11 to 13 September 2019 on Belval Campus. More than 150 worldwide participants from ...
Portes Ouvertes Luxembourg: more than 400 visitors!
Portes ouvertes luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 24 September 2019
On 22 September 2019, the University of Luxembourg welcomed more than 400 visitors on Limpertsberg and Kirchberg campus sites to discover the laboratories for Physics and Engineering.
Neue Plattform „Aktioun Nohaltegkeet“ jetzt online
Aktioun Nohaltegkeet Logo
Published on Thursday, 19 September 2019
Wie können wir mehr Verantwortung für eine bessere Umwelt und soziale Gerechtigkeit übernehmen? Dieser Frage widmet sich ab heute (19. September 2019) die neue Internetplattform „Aktioun ...
L’Université nomme trois professeures et un professeur invité
Belval Campus
Published on Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Sur proposition du Prof. Stéphane Pallage, recteur de l’Université du Luxembourg, le conseil de gouvernance de l’Université a lors de sa récente séance nommé trois professeures.
University launches appeal for additional student accommodation
Published on Friday, 13 September 2019
A couple of days before the beginning of the academic year 2019/2020, a considerable number of students are still on the lookout for suitable accommodation. Currently, 300 students are on the waiting ...
Welcome, new students!
Published on Friday, 13 September 2019
For new students, starting life on campus can be as exciting as intimidating. During the Welcome Day, the University provides them with the information they need and the opportunity to meet their ...
Citizen participation for more sustainable water governance
WaterBlitz 2019 register now
Published on Thursday, 05 September 2019
Registrations are open for the WaterBlitz’19 Luxembourg
World-championship in Automated Reasoning: computer scientist awarded
Alexander Steen
Published on Wednesday, 04 September 2019
On the occasion of the annual World Championship for Automatic Theorem Proving (“CADE ATP System Competition”, in short CASC) which took place on 28-29 August 2019 in Brazil, Alexander Steen, ...
Smart Schoul 2025
Published on Tuesday, 03 September 2019
Smart Schoul 2025 brings cutting-edge computer vision tech to classrooms
The Luxembourg Learning Centre extends its opening hours
Published on Tuesday, 27 August 2019
At the start of the new academic year, the Luxembourg Learning Centre (LLC) will extend its opening hours and will also be open on Saturdays.
Call for programmes: 5thTransatlantic Dialogue Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 30 July 2019
The Transatlantic Dialogue conference series, held in Luxembourg since 2008, explores the significance of culture and liberal education for fostering global citizenship from both US and European ...
Game of Jobs - A Competition That Builds Futures
Published on Thursday, 25 July 2019
Summer season - For many Bachelor and Master students in their last year, the time has come for the exciting yet daunting task to apply, prepare and land a job.
Predicting cell fate to better understand congenital heart defects
Published on Thursday, 25 July 2019
A new study published in the scientific journal Nature reveals molecular factors that determine the fate of specific cardiac stem cells and exposes mechanisms of disrupted cardiac development. This ...
Michel Goedert receives prestigious Royal Medal from the Royal Society
Published on Thursday, 18 July 2019
Prof. Michel Goedert, member of the University's Board of Governors, has been awarded the Royal Medal for his research on molecular biology in neurodegenerative diseases.
Conférence mondiale des experts en médiation
Published on Wednesday, 17 July 2019
L’Université du Luxembourg a accueilli la 10e Conférence du Forum Mondial de Médiation du 9 au 11 juillet 2019. Lors de quatre tables-rondes et une quarantaine d’ateliers, 160 experts ...
University launches external evaluation of learning and teaching
Published on Friday, 12 July 2019
The University of Luxembourg has embarked on an external evaluation to assess the quality of Learning and Teaching (L&T) in its Bachelor and Master programmes.
National Library and the University sign framework convention
National Library and the University sign framework convention
Published on Wednesday, 10 July 2019
On July 10, 2019, Culture Minister Sam Tanson, the President of the Governing Council of the University of Luxembourg, Yves Elsen, the Director of the National Library (BnL), Monique Kieffer, and the ...
Top Japanese research consolidates ties with Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 09 July 2019
The link between Luxembourg and Japanese research has been strengthened: Representatives of the Japanese RIKEN Institute, the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Health (LIH) ...
Luxembourg Art Week et l’Université signent nouvelle collaboration
Published on Thursday, 04 July 2019
L’Université du Luxembourg renforce ses liens avec le monde de l’art à travers un partenariat avec la Luxembourg Art Week, qui se déroulera du 8 au 10 novembre 2019 à la Halle Victor Hugo.
Novel computer model supports cancer therapy
Un modèle informatique novateur au service du traitement du cancer
Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2019
Researchers from the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) of the University of Luxembourg have developed a computer model that simulates the metabolism of cancer cells. They used the programme to ...
Proven team mentoring benefits the University’s entrepreneurs
Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019
The Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) of the University of Luxembourg Incubator successfully completed its pilot. More than 20 dedicated mentors, high-level professionals in their fields, have ...
Year in Review: The University’s key moments in 2018
Year in review 2018
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
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
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
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
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 ...
University grants ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT access to Supercomputer
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2019
The University of Luxembourg has entered service agreements with Luxembourg-based companies ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT. 
The University appoints Gilbert Massard Director of Medical Education
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
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. ...
Vening Meinesz Medal awarded to Tonie Van Dam
Prof. Tonie Van Dam received the Vening Meinesz medal
Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Tonie Van Dam, Professor in Physical Geodesy at the University of Luxembourg has recently received the 2019 Vening Meinesz Medal from the European Geosciences Union (EGU). 
HRH the Grand Duke Jean: a symbol of history
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
Life science lab experiment
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
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
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 ...
Professor among the world’s most influential researchers in psychology
Published on Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Associate Prof. Joël Billieux was ranked 4th among the most influential academics in psychology worldwide, according to a performance metric in the 2018 global ranking produced by Elsevier.
New method inverts the self-assembly of liquid crystals
Published on Friday, 12 April 2019
In liquid crystals, molecules automatically arrange themselves in an ordered fashion. Researchers from the University of Luxembourg have discovered a method that allows an anti-ordered state, which ...
University joins Ripple blockchain research on micropayments
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 ...
First GEM Day: promoting mathematics among girls
GEM Day
Published on Friday, 05 April 2019
On 2 April 2019, the first edition of GEM (Girls Exploring Math) Day was organised at the University of Luxembourg. Twenty-two students from the Lycée Hubert Clément and Lycée des Garçons in Esch ...
Attaque de phishing
Published on Tuesday, 02 April 2019
Un nombre limité de membres du personnel de l’Université ont été victimes d’une attaque de phishing.
First Reputation-based system improves Blockchain security
Published on Friday, 22 March 2019
In June 2014 Bitcoin users were confronted with the unthinkable. A Bitcoin mining pool called Ghash.io had attained control over 51% of the network's total mining power. Bitcoin users, miners and ...
Cooperation with Goodyear on new automotive applications
Published on Thursday, 21 March 2019
The University of Luxembourg and the Goodyear Innovation Center in Luxembourg have launched a new research project that studies the use of Near-Field Communication (NFC) in automotive safety systems.
The University cooperates with ArianeGroup on rocket engine technology
Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2019
The University of Luxembourg and the European rocket manufacturer ArianeGroup have signed a collaboration agreement to advance research in the area of rocket propulsion.
EURCrossBorderAlliance: a step further towards a European University
UniGR
Published on Wednesday, 13 March 2019
In a bid to stimulate cross-border higher education in Europe, the network UniGR (University of the Greater Region) has developed the EURCrossBorderAlliance, a pilot project spanning the European ...
University signs agreement with Université de Montréal
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 ...
Scientists study method for researching magnetic materials
Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2019
Physicists from the University of Luxembourg and their research partners have demonstrated for the first time in a comprehensive study how different magnetic materials can be examined using neutron ...
Scientists rejuvenate stem cells in the aging brain of mice
Published on Thursday, 28 February 2019
Scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg and from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have been able to rejuvenate stem cells in the ...
Prof. Denis Scuto appointed Vice-director of the C²DH
Denis Scuto Directeur adjoin du C2DH
Published on Thursday, 28 February 2019
Prof. Denis Scuto was appointed Vice-director of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg, by rector Prof. ...
SnT at Heart of Major EU Cybersecurity Push
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.
New book tells history of EMU through previously unpublished sources
Pierre Werner and Europe book Danescu
Published on Friday, 22 February 2019
The prestigious academic publisher Palgrave Macmillan released a new book by Dr Elena Danescu (Research Scientist at the C²DH) entitled “Pierre Werner and Europe. The Family Archives Behind the ...
Vice-Rector of the University in charge of academic affairs
Published on Thursday, 21 February 2019
The closing date for applications is 17th of March.
Email Scam
Published on Thursday, 21 February 2019
It appears that the University of Luxembourg is the victim of an identity theft.
Scientific delegation from Luxembourg embarks on mission to Québec
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
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
Fondation de Luxembourg
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 ...
University of Luxembourg launches drive to refine digital strategy
Published on Thursday, 07 February 2019
The University of Luxembourg has launched an ambitious initiative with the aim to refine its digital strategy and to enhance the positioning of the University in the context of various national and ...
Second Data Privacy Day at the University of Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 06 February 2019
Inspired by a successful premiere in 2018, the RESTENA Foundation and the University of Luxembourg hosted on 28 January the second edition of dataprivacyday.lu.
1e luxembourgeoise honorée par Université franco-allemande
Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2019
Nathalie Wagner, diplômée du Master en études franco-allemandes: communication et coopération transfrontalières, s’est vu décernée le Prix d’Excellence par l'Université franco-allemande (UFA).
Uni.lu launches new Master of Science in Finance and Economics
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 ...
Première séance du Conseil de gouvernance nouvellement nommé
University of Luxembourg - Maison du Savoir
Published on Monday, 04 February 2019
Le Conseil de gouvernance entrant de l’Université du Luxembourg a siégé pour la première fois les 30 et 31 janvier 2019.
New computational method reduces risk of drug formulation
Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019
One major factor that determines the efficacy of a drug is the structure that its molecules form in a solid state. Changed structures can entail that pills stop functioning properly and are therefore ...
Partnership with NVIDIA Boosts Research in Artificial Intelligence
Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019
Luxembourg’s research community, the Luxembourg Government, and NVIDIA announced today the creation of a joint AI laboratory in Luxembourg. This national AI collaboration, the first with NVIDIA in ...
Book proposes new EU legislation on conflicts of criminal jurisdiction
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
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 ...
Access to the leading circle of patient-oriented health research
EIT Health Luxembourg_Rejko Krueger
Published on Friday, 11 January 2019
Through the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), the University of Luxembourg has become a partner in the health research area of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT ...
Researchers identify genetic mutations causing a childhood disorder
Published on Thursday, 10 January 2019
In a collaborative effort, researchers identified the genetic cause of a severe novel childhood disease. Affected children typically suffered from episodes of neurological regression triggered by ...
Data Privacy Day Event 28 January 2019
data privacy day 2019
Published on Tuesday, 08 January 2019
After a successful start in 2018, the University of Luxembourg and the Restena Foundation will host the second edition of a conference in the context of the Data Privacy Day.
National education report for Luxembourg presented
Published on Friday, 14 December 2018
The University of Luxembourg and the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth presented this week the second national report on education for Luxembourg.
Altered microbiome post caesarean section impacts baby’s immune system
Published on Friday, 30 November 2018
Together with colleagues from Sweden and Luxembourg, scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg have observed that, during a natural vaginal ...
“Orange Week” at the University
Published on Thursday, 29 November 2018
The University joined the national “Orange Week” campaign, from 19 to 23 November, to support the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and to raise awareness of one of ...
GR-Atlas 2.0 – a new mapping for the atlas of the Greater Region
Published on Wednesday, 28 November 2018
The renewed atlas of the Greater Region (GR-Atlas) is a collection of interactive thematic maps for the SaarLorLux Greater Region and a web geographic information system (WebGIS), which benefits ...
SnT Partners with VNX to Create Secure Marketplace for Digital Assets
Published on Friday, 23 November 2018
The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) today announced their partnership with VNX Exchange, the trading platform for tokenized venture ...
“Grand Prix 2018 en sciences biologiques” awarded to Paul Wilmes
Published on Monday, 19 November 2018
The Grand Prix 2018 in biological sciences of the Institut Grand-Ducal, sponsored by the company Cactus, has been awarded to Associate Professor Paul Wilmes by an international jury consisting of ...
University co-authors major financial inclusion report
Dirk Zetzsche, Alfred Hannig, Chee Soo Yuen (COO, AFI), Laura Foschi (Executive Director, ADA), Douglas Arner, Ilya Sverdlov (Head of Donor Relations & Global Partnerships, ADA)
Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Prof. Dirk Zetzsche of the University of Luxembourg has co-authored an international report on the use of FinTech for financial inclusion, which was presented at the 3rd annual Uni.lu Inclusive and ...
Hunting and gathering metabolic data
Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Open database encapsulates worldwide knowledge of human metabolism
Launch of “Ranke.2” – a teaching platform on digital sources criticism
Ranke2 - plateforme interactive pour une utilisation critique des sources numériques
Published on Thursday, 08 November 2018
The website ranke2.uni.lu offers any person working in the area of humanities interactive learning tools to reflect on and question digital historical sources available on the web.
Future of Airport Security Field-tested in Luxembourg
FLYSEC in situ test
Published on Tuesday, 06 November 2018
The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), together with lux-Airport, has field-tested a hi-tech airport security system, paving the way for ...
University signs cooperation agreement with Maastricht University
Published on Wednesday, 31 October 2018
On 31 October, the University entered a cooperation agreement with Maastricht University. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by University Rector Stéphane Pallage and the President of ...
Jean-Paul Hoffmann new Head of Communications at the University
Jean-Paul Hoffmann Head of Communications
Published on Friday, 26 October 2018
The University of Luxembourg welcomes Mr Jean-Paul Hoffmann as its new Head of Communications as from 15 December 2018.
Launch of a new European project on data-driven simulation
H2020 DRIVEN
Published on Friday, 26 October 2018
The University of Luxembourg is the coordinator and main beneficiary of a 1 million euro project which aims to boost its scientific excellence and innovation capacity in data-driven simulation. ...
Grenzraumforschung: Auftaktkonferenz für wissenschaftliches Netzwerk
Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018
Am Mittwoch, den 24. Oktober 2018 haben sechs Universitäten der Großregion ihr Projekt „UniGR-Center for Border Studies“ öffentlich vorgestellt. Die Auftaktkonferenz stand unter dem Titel ...
What is the link between cancer and pesticides?
Let's Go Gold
Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2018
During the first Lëtz Go Gold charity run, researchers from the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) have received 264,000 euros from the Kriibskrank Kanner ...
Jean-Marc Schlenker becomes the new FSTC Dean
Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Prof. Jean-Marc Schlenker was elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) at the University of Luxembourg. He takes over from Prof. Paul Heuschling who ...
Approbation du budget 2019 et nominations importantes
Published on Monday, 22 October 2018
Le Conseil de gouvernance sortant de l’Université du Luxembourg a siégé pour la dernière fois le 20 octobre 2018 dans sa composition actuelle. Des décisions importantes pour l’Université ...
Researchers study interactions in molecules using AI
Published on Thursday, 18 October 2018
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg, Technische Universität Berlin, and  the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have combined machine learning and quantum mechanics to ...
Promoting research and training in the field of sustainable finance
Signature d'une lettre d'intention pour promouvoir la recherche et la formation dans le domaine de la finance durable (Pierre Gramegna, Yves Elsen et Stéphane Pallage)
Published on Thursday, 11 October 2018
The Minister of Finance, Pierre Gramegna, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg, Yves Elsen, and the Rector of the University of Luxembourg, Stéphane Pallage signed ...
Training high level data researchers of tomorrow in Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 04 October 2018
The University of Luxembourg in collaboration with the public research centres LIST and LISER have recently launched the Doctoral Training Unit (DTU) on Data-driven Computational Modelling and ...
University of Luxembourg & Linklaters Develop Legal Tech Tool
Published on Monday, 01 October 2018
The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) will collaborate with law firm Linklaters to develop automated Legal Tech. In a first of its kind ...
How swarms of nanomachines could improve the efficiency of any machine
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018
The research team of Prof. Massimiliano Esposito of the University of Luxembourg studied the thermodynamics of small nanomachines.
New ranking results: strong competition among world-class universities
Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2018
University of Luxembourg part of “Rising Stars” ranking by Nature - Slight decline in Times Higher Education Ranking
New International Master in Biomedicine
Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018
The University of Luxembourg together with the University of Strasbourg and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed a joint international study programme in Biomedicine. The ...
Lancement de smartwielen.lu, une plateforme de matching politique
Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018
L’Université du Luxembourg, en collaboration avec la Fondation Zentrum fir politesch Bildung et le Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), a lancé le portail smartwielen.lu en ...
Bridge test in Luxembourg: identify potential damage at early stage
Bridge
Published on Monday, 17 September 2018
The University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Administration des Ponts et Chaussées, carried out a large test bridge on 13 September 2018 in Altrier, Luxembourg. By taking pictures along ...
Welcome, new students!
Welcome Day 2018
Published on Friday, 14 September 2018
For new students, starting life on the campus is at the same time exciting and intimidating. The Welcome Day helps them find their way, get the information they need and meet their peers.
Better understanding of how colon cancer develops and progresses
MDM (Molecular Disease Mechanisms) team
Published on Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg have discovered a molecular mechanism that is responsible for the spread of cancer cells in the body and the development of metastases in patients with ...
First “TEDx University of Luxembourg” to take place in October
Published on Thursday, 06 September 2018
The University of Luxembourg will host the first “TEDx University of Luxembourg” event on Friday 26 October on Belval campus. The umbrella theme for this event is “Ideas 4.0”.
Mise en œuvre de la nouvelle loi de l’Université
Conseil de gouvernance: loi de l'Université mise en oeuvre
Published on Thursday, 23 August 2018
Le Conseil de gouvernance de l’Université du Luxembourg a siégé les 20 et 21 juillet 2018 ainsi que le 22 août 2018 afin de prendre plusieurs décisions importantes pour l’Université du Luxembourg.
„Wine and Dine“: Welcoming students at home
„Wine and Dine“: Welcoming students at home
Published on Monday, 06 August 2018
The University of Luxembourg is relaunching its event “Wine and Dine” to welcome newly-arrived students and researchers to the country. On 7 October 2018, Luxembourgish families invite the ...
Un nouveau conseil de gouvernance entrant en fonction le 1er décembre
Published on Sunday, 29 July 2018
Le mercredi 25 juillet 2018, le Gouvernement a procédé à la nomination des neuf premiers membres du nouveau Conseil de gouvernance entrant en fonction le 1er décembre 2018.
LCSB researchers predict cell conversion factors
Une piste intéressante pour la médecine régénérative
Published on Friday, 27 July 2018
Thanks to a newly developed computational method, Luxembourg researchers can accurately predict how one subpopulation of cells can be converted into another.
Prolongation du partenariat avec la Chambre des Députés
Published on Thursday, 26 July 2018
Le partenariat scientifique entre la Chambre des Députés et la Chaire de recherche en études parlementaires de l’Université de Luxembourg sera prolongé jusqu’en 2022. Une convention qui ...
Mathematician Giovanni Peccati named IMS Fellow
IMS Award Giovanni Peccati
Published on Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Giovanni Peccati, Professor in Stochastic Analysis and Finance within the Mathematics Research Unit (RMATH) at the University of Luxembourg, has been named Fellow of the international Institute of ...
New partnership with the European University Institute in Florence
Published on Monday, 16 July 2018
The University of Luxembourg and the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence have just entered into an Agreement on Educational and Scientific Cooperation. Professor Renaud Dehousse, ...
University and the city of Dudelange sign a collaboration agreement
Dan Biancalana signe la convention-cadre avec l'Université du Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 12 July 2018
The city of Dudelange and the University of Luxembourg signed a collaboration agreement on Thursday 12 July 2018, establishing their cooperation on various fields of research and events.
Cryptographer Léo Perrin receives the 2018 Rolf Tarrach Award
Léo Perrin
Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2018
On Thursday, 5 July 2018, the association Amis de l’Université awarded the Rolf Tarrach Prize 2018 to Léo Perrin for his doctoral thesis entitled “Cryptanalysis, Reverse-Engineering and Design ...
The LCSB and Ksilink are exploring new territory together
Developing drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease
Published on Thursday, 28 June 2018
Representatives of the University of Luxembourg and the technology company Ksilink which is developing novel patient-based forms of therapy, signed a collaboration agreement last Friday. The ...
“Game of Jobs” – at this game, there are only winners
Game of Jobs by the Career Centre of the University of Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 28 June 2018
The first "Game of Jobs" workshop series organised at the University of Luxembourg culminated with a final round on Friday, 1 June 2018 at the Maison du Savoir. Three students were awarded for their ...
New University law adopted
Maison du Savoir in Belval
Published on Thursday, 14 June 2018
The draft law providing the framework of Luxembourg’s only public University has been passed on 13 June 2018 and will enter into force on 1 August 2018.
Scientific sleuthing for reproducible results
Contaminated lab kits
Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Researchers found traces of foreign, non-human genetic material in human blood samples. It turned out that it was not a groundbreaking scientific discovery, but mostly the result of contaminated ...
Four young innovators awarded at the Falling Walls Lab Luxembourg 2018
Falling Walls Lab Luxembourg 2018
Published on Friday, 08 June 2018
Dr. Alberto Noronha, Post-doc at the University of Luxembourg, was the winner of the Falling Walls Lab Luxembourg 2018 on Friday, 1 June 2018. He competed successfully against sixteen other ...
The UniGR aims to become one of the first "European universities"
Université de la Grande Région (UniGR), uni-gr.eu
Published on Wednesday, 30 May 2018
The University of the Greater Region (UniGR) announced its intention and potential to become one of the first “European universities”. The network, which reunites the universities of ...
Researchers explore new applications for “Smart” Material
Liquid Crystal shells
Published on Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Research led by scientists from the University of Luxembourg has shown the potential of liquid crystal shells as enabling material for a vast array of future applications, ranging from autonomous ...
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Published on Monday, 28 May 2018
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Study reveals a new indicator of survival outcome after cardiac arrest
Brain-body communication predicts survival after cardiac arrest.
Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Research carried out by the University of Luxembourg, the National Rescue Services, the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Health has found that brain-body communication ...
New opportunities for IT students
Coopération Université et Bâloise
Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2018
On 23 April 2018, the University of Luxembourg signed an agreement with Bâloise Assurances Luxembourg in order to facilitate exchange in terms of education and recruitment opportunities for master ...
Confucius Institute inaugurated at the University of Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 20 April 2018
On 19 April, a Confucius Institute was inaugurated at the University of Luxembourg in the presence of delegates from Luxembourg and China. The Institute will offer language courses and cultural ...
A digital exhibition about the Great War in Luxembourg
Une exposition digitale sur la « Grande Guerre » au Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 19 April 2018
The digital exhibition Éischte Weltkrich: Remembering the Great War in Luxembourg is developed by the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History at the University of Luxembourg (C2 DH), ...
New partnership brings industry 4.0 to Luxembourg
L’industrie 4.0 s’invite au Luxembourg grâce à un nouveau partenariat
Published on Friday, 06 April 2018
The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) has entered a collaborative research partnership with manufacturing firm Cebi.
“LALA” – An early reading programme for Kindergarten
« LALA » - Un programme préscolaire d’initiation à la lecture
Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2018
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have developed a reading programme for preschools which aims to prevent learning difficulties in children and give them a better start for their school ...
Natural Language Processing facilitates software development
Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018
New Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to prevent project failures and delays resulting from inadequate software requirements.
Green financing: opportunities and challenges for Luxembourg
Green financing: opportunities and challenges for Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018
In a new scientific publication, Dr Sabine Dörry from LISER (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research) and Dr Christian Schulz from the University of Luxembourg assess existing and possible ...
ParkinsonNet – Optimal treatment thanks to better networking
ParkinsonNet Luxembourg, parkinsonnet.lu
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018
Supported by the Ministry of Health, ParkinsonNet Luxembourg will soon commence operations in the Grand Duchy. The aim is to establish a nationwide network of those health professions relating to the ...
Researchers refute 20-year-old assumptions in solar cell production
Solar panels, microscopic view
Published on Thursday, 22 March 2018
Research led by the University of Luxembourg investigated the manufacturing process of solar cells. The researchers proved that assumptions on chemical processes that were commonplace among ...
A professor from the University appointed at the top of ECRI
Published on Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Professor Jean-Paul Lehners of the University of Luxembourg has been elected president of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), the human rights body of the Council of Europe ...
Scientific misconduct harms prior collaborators
Prof. Katrin Hussinger
Published on Friday, 16 March 2018
Scientists should choose their associates carefully, researchers at the University of Luxembourg and the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), Mannheim, recommend, as future misconduct by ...
“That’s great, but...” Study on the well-being of children published
Insights into the reality of children’s lives in Germany
Published on Thursday, 08 March 2018
On Thursday 15 February, the 4th World Vision Children Study was presented in Berlin, showing results of a direct survey with 2,550 children on several aspects of child development. For the first ...
Cisco Networking Academy opens at the University of Luxembourg
Students from all fields will have the opportunity to take e-learning courses.
Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2018
The University of Luxembourg and technology company Cisco announced the launch of a Cisco Networking Academy. Students from all fields will have the opportunity to take e-learning courses on topics ...
Brain Prize 2018 : le Prof. Michel Goedert parmi les lauréats
Michel Goedert
Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2018
La Lundbeck Foundation au Danemark annonce que quatre chercheurs en neurosciences travaillant au Royaume-Uni, en Belgique et en Allemagne ont reçu ce mardi, 6 mars 2018 le plus prestigieux prix de ...
Partnership with ACL to offer mobility management training
Mobility management training with the University of Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 01 March 2018
The University of Luxembourg and the Automobile Club du Luxembourg (ACL) have joined forces to offer a three-day course in mobility management for companies based in Luxembourg. This pilot project ...
Luxembourg joins the prestigious European network PRACE
The University of Luxembourg HPC Team
Published on Monday, 26 February 2018
Following the successful application of Luxembourg to become a member of the Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE) in October 2017, Robert Kerger, advisor at the Ministry for Higher ...
Data Privacy Day: Lessons for GDPR compliance and information security
Data Privacy Day
Published on Thursday, 22 February 2018
On Monday 29 January 2018, a Data Privacy Day information session was held at the University of Luxembourg. It was attended by more than 100 visitors, who originated not only from the University and ...
Metabolic modelling becomes three-dimensional
Recon3D is available at vmh.live, Virtual Metabolic Human database.
Published on Tuesday, 20 February 2018
An international research consortium has developed, with significant involvement of Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) scientists, the first computer model to include 3D in the ...
New four-year plan for the University approved
Maison du Savoir
Published on Thursday, 08 February 2018
At its meeting on 27 January 2018, the Board of Governors approved the new four-year plan for the University of Luxembourg.
Project of LCSB and Ministry of Health aims to reduce dementia
Projekt von LCSB und Gesundheitsministerium will Demenz vorbeugen
Published on Friday, 02 February 2018
In collaboration with the Luxembourg Center for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg, the Luxembourg Ministry of Health took measures to help people efficiently reduce their ...
New partnership explores potential of AI & Natural Language Processing
Lionel Briand
Published on Thursday, 01 February 2018
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg has entered a collaborative research partnership with financial firm Clearstream, part of ...
The history of justice in Luxembourg from 1815 to the present day
Andreas Fickers
Published on Wednesday, 31 January 2018
On Monday 29 January 2018, the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) and the Luxembourg Ministry of Justice signed an agreement to launch a research project that will explore ...
Création d’un réseau de centres de langues dans la Grande Région
Centres de langues de la Grande Région avec UniGR
Published on Thursday, 25 January 2018
L’Université du Luxembourg a coordonné la mise en place d’un réseau commun d’apprentissage de langues en ligne - un nouveau projet réunissant les Centres de langues des six universités de ...
Popkult60: A closer look at popular culture in Europe across the 1960s
Andreas Fickers
Published on Wednesday, 24 January 2018
A new interdisciplinary research group composed of members of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), the Institute for History at the University of Luxembourg and ...
Une nouvelle bourse pour soutenir quatre étudiants méritants
Mehri Baniasadi, Alexandra Da Silva et Erna Hennicot-Schoepges
Published on Thursday, 18 January 2018
En ce début d’année, la fondation Luis Portabella y Conte Lacoste et l’association Amis de l'Université du Luxembourg ont remis pour la première fois une nouvelle bourse à quatre étudiants ...
New biomarkers for colorectal cancer
Serge Haan
Published on Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg found a new biomarker for colorectal cancer (CRC) that might improve therapy and survival rates of patients.
The University mourns the passing of Sabine Krolak-Schwerdt
Sabine Krolak-Schwerdt
Published on Tuesday, 19 December 2017
It is with great sadness that the Board of Governors, the Rectorate and the Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education announce the passing of Professor Sabine Krolak-Schwerdt ...
UniGR : création d’un centre européen de recherche sur les frontières
Université de la Grande Région – UniGR
Published on Thursday, 14 December 2017
Les six universités du réseau 'Université de la Grande Région – UniGR' (Kaiserslautern, Liège, Lorraine, Luxembourg, Sarre et Trèves) lanceront le 1er janvier 2018 un centre de recherche sur ...
Décisions importantes pour l’avenir de l’Université du Luxembourg
Maison du Savoir
Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Lors de sa séance ordinaire du 9 décembre 2017, le Conseil de gouvernance a pris plusieurs décisions importantes pour l’avenir de l’Université du Luxembourg.
The function of many proteins remains uncertain
Carole Linster
Published on Friday, 01 December 2017
The DNA of every organism holds the blueprints for building all the proteins it needs for its metabolic processes. While researchers already know what the blueprints look like for most proteins, they ...
On the influence of the research university in the 20th century
Justin Powell
Published on Tuesday, 28 November 2017
In a new book entitled “The century of science: The global triumph of the research university”, international authors explore global scientific developments through the 20th century, as well as ...
Prof. Stéphane Pallage appointed as President of the University
Prof. Stéphane Pallage appointed as President of the University
Published on Tuesday, 28 November 2017
HRH the Grand Duke appointed Prof. Stéphane Pallage as the new President of the University of Luxembourg on 9 October 2017. Prof. Pallage will start in his new role on 1. January 2018. Acting Rector ...
Intel joins forces with SnT in securing autonomous cars
Intel s’associe avec le SnT pour sécuriser les voitures autonomes
Published on Thursday, 23 November 2017
Intel Corporation has signed a Partnership Framework Agreement, joining forces with the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). As autonomous ...
Grand Prix 2017 of the Institut Grand-ducal
Tonie Van Dam
Published on Monday, 20 November 2017
The Grand Prix 2017 in Geological Sciences from the Institut Grand-ducal was awarded by an international jury to Tonie Van Dam, Vice-President of the University of Luxembourg and Professor for ...
Vice-President of the University of Luxembourg in charge of research
Published on Wednesday, 15 November 2017
The University opens the position of Vice-President in charge of research. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2017.
Esch-sur-Alzette wins bid to become European Capital of Culture 2022
Esch-sur-Alzette becomes European Capital of Culture 2022
Published on Friday, 10 November 2017
Two years of hard work, creativity and dedication have paid off: The southern town, home of the University's main Belval Campus, will become the centre of gravity for cultural activity in 2022.
BICS Challenge: University launches IT contest for high school pupils
BICS Challenge: IT challenge for high school students
Published on Friday, 10 November 2017
In response to the growing demand for ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) qualified graduates in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the University is giving high school students the ...
Online tool reduces Erasmus+ bureaucracy
Online tool reduces Erasmus+ bureaucracy
Published on Friday, 27 October 2017
On 26 October 2017, the University of Luxembourg hosted a conference on the digitisation of the Erasmus+ mobility programme. 125 participants from 25 European countries, representing over 100 Higher ...
Research project: Constructing buildings with re-useable components
Constructing buildings with re-useable components
Published on Friday, 27 October 2017
The Institute for Civil Engineering and Environment (INCEEN) at the University of Luxembourg have signed a "memorandum of understanding" with the Suisse Federal Laboratories of Materials Science and ...
How the financial press influences investor behaviour
Roman Kräussl
Published on Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that the financial press can have detrimental or positive effects on the behaviour of investors and their opinion on the economy as a result of ...
10 ans de partenariat en faveur de l’entrepreneuriat
La Chambre de Commerce et l'Université du Luxembourg en partenariat
Published on Friday, 20 October 2017
À l’occasion du 10e  anniversaire du Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, la Chambre de Commerce et l’Université du Luxembourg sont revenus le jeudi 19 octobre 2017 sur les piliers du ...
Research assesses the impact of armed conflict on electoral behaviour
Christophe Lesschaeve, Josip Glaurdić, Michal Mochtak
Published on Thursday, 19 October 2017
Prof. Josip Glaurdić of the University of Luxembourg has been awarded a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for the research project ELWar, a five-year venture assessing the ...
Researcher Addresses Gap in Messaging Privacy
Jiangshan Yu
Published on Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Following Edward Snowden’s revelations about government mass surveillance, end-to-end encryption is now widely available through services such as Facebook’s WhatsApp. The technique ensures that ...
A new bus line at go to Belval
Public transport services are growing to improve mobility.
Published on Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Public transport services are growing to improve mobility.
Bacterial communities in the gut an indicator for Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease might originate outside the brain.
Published on Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Parkinson’s disease is an insidious disease: by the time it manifests as the typical motor dysfunctions such as tremors or muscle rigidity, portions of the brain have already been irreversibly ...
International conference: gathering Life Cycle experts in Luxembourg
LCM2017 Conference in Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 15 September 2017
The 8th International Conference on Life Cycle Management (LCM) took place from 3 to 6 September 2017 at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg. The three-day conference was organised by the ...
Mathematical processes in the brain influenced by language
Mathematical processes in the brain influenced by language
Published on Thursday, 14 September 2017
People can intuitively recognise small numbers up to four, however when calculating they are dependent on the assistance of language. In this respect, the fascinating research question ensues: how do ...
THE Rankings 2017-2018: Most international university worldwide
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 2018 edition
Published on Tuesday, 05 September 2017
In the 2018 edition of the “Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings”, the University of Luxembourg has achieved the rank of 179, which it shares with the University of Twente. ...
New FDEF Dean takes office
Katalin Ligeti
Published on Friday, 01 September 2017
Prof. Katalin Ligeti officially took office as Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) on Friday, 1 September 2017, marking a new chapter in both her career and the history of the ...
New platform makes a wealth of data accessible
ELIXIR-LU, A distributed infrastructure for life science information
Published on Thursday, 31 August 2017
With ELIXIR, the European Life Sciences Infrastructure for Biological Information, fifteen European countries have established a secure hub-and-node infrastructure in which biological data will be ...
Pain, emotions and the placebo effect
Marian van der Meulen, University of Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017
In a pioneering study, researchers at the University of Luxembourg used fMRI technology to show that a person’s ability to reinterpret negative events and to control feelings influences how ...
Towards global FinTech research
Dirk Zetzsche, professor at the University of Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Three law professors from the University of Luxembourg, the University of Hong Kong (China) and UNSW Sydney (Australia) have joined forces to cooperate in researching the law and regulation of ...
L'Université déplore le décès du Professeur Dieter Ferring
Le Prof Dieter Ferring
Published on Tuesday, 08 August 2017
Le Conseil de gouvernance, le Rectorat et la Faculté des Lettres, des Sciences Humaines, des Arts et des Sciences de l’Éducation ont le triste devoir de faire part du décès du Professeur Dieter ...
A solid foundation in research and teaching
2016 Annual Report of the University of Luxembourg
Published on Monday, 24 July 2017
In 2016, the University of Luxembourg was able to prove its quality as a research university to a greater extent than ever before.
10 Jahre BSSE: in der Gesellschaft verankert
10 Jahre BSSE: in der Gesellschaft verankert
Published on Friday, 21 July 2017
Eine neue Publikation der Universität Luxemburg „Der Bachelor in Sozial- und Erziehungswissenschaften und seine Praxisfelder“ zeigt faktenreich wie dieses Studienprogamm (BSSE) seit 11 Jahren ...
University enters partnership with Ferrero in Luxembourg
Tonie van Dam & Bruno Conti
Published on Wednesday, 19 July 2017
The University of Luxembourg signed a new partnership agreement with Ferrero Group Headquarters in Luxembourg on 18 July 2017, providing a framework for student stipends, internships, PhD research, ...
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance – Driven by values
Stefan Braum
Published on Thursday, 13 July 2017
The University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance during the past academic year continued its development in research, teaching, international relations and other outreach ...
Rolf Tarrach Prize 2017 for research on multifunctional materials
Physicist Mads Christof Weber receives the "Rolf Tarrach Prize 2017”
Published on Wednesday, 12 July 2017
The physicist Mads Christof Weber wins the Rolf Tarrach Prize 2017 for his outstanding doctoral thesis in physics and material science.
30 ans d’Erasmus+ : « Il faut se jeter dans la piscine froide »
30ème anniversaire d’Erasmus le jeudi, 6 juillet 2017 à la Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette
Published on Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Deux cents personnes se sont réunies le jeudi, 6 juillet 2017 à la Rockhal pour souffler les bougies du 30ème anniversaire d’Erasmus, à l’occasion d’un événement articulé autour du ...
Honda invests in car key security research with SnT
The smart device developed by the SnT
Published on Thursday, 06 July 2017
New key systems allow car owners to enter and start their vehicle without ever touching a key. But the technology is not entirely safe. That is why two ICT experts from the Interdisciplinary Centre ...
Text mining in historical newspapers to develop new research methods
The project Impresso: Media monitoring of the past. Mining 200 years of historical newspapers
Published on Tuesday, 04 July 2017
The aim of the project “Impresso: Media monitoring of the past. Mining 200 years of historical newspapers” is to link digitised corpora of newspapers from Switzerland, Luxembourg, France and ...
Researchers refute textbook knowledge in molecular interactions
Alexandre Tkatchenko
Published on Friday, 30 June 2017
Van der Waals interactions between molecules are among the most important forces in biology, physics, and chemistry, as they determine the properties and physical behavior of many materials.
Modelling the brain with “Lego bricks”
Stéphane Bordas
Published on Thursday, 15 June 2017
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg, in cooperation with the University of Strasbourg, have developed a computational method that could be used to guide surgeons during brain surgery.
1,7 million Swiss francs for a new C²DH project
Published on Thursday, 08 June 2017
C²DH receives funding for a project on critical text mining in historical newspapers.
The art market bubble has burst
Roman Kräussl
Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2017
The most comprehensive global art market index, compiled by Prof. Roman Kräussl at the Luxembourg School of Finance at the University of Luxembourg, shows that the price for post-war and ...
Open and transparent access to legal data
Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 31 May 2017
The Ministry of State’s Service central de législation (SCL) has partnered up with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg to develop ...
Bundestagspräsident Norbert Lammert diskutierte mit Studenten
Bundestagspräsident Norbert Lammert diskutierte mit Studenten
Published on Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Welche Zukunft für Europa? Macht eine EU verschiedener Geschwindigkeiten Sinn? Und welche Rolle spielen nationale Parlamente in der EU? Über diese und andere Fragen rund um Europa haben die ...
University and ILNAS invest in Smart ICT
Fostering the collaboration between research and standardization in the field of ICT in Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 18 May 2017
The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) strengthen their collaboration in the field of Smart ...
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance elects new Dean
Katalin Ligeti
Published on Friday, 12 May 2017
The University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance elected on 26 April a new Dean, Prof. Katalin Ligeti, who will take office with the start of the 2017-2018 academic year ...
Batty Weber's “Abreißkalender” column now available online
battyweber.uni.lu
Published on Thursday, 11 May 2017
Author and publisher Batty Weber (1860-1940) is a major figure in Luxembourg's cultural history. The collected manuscripts of his "Abreißkalender" series are now available for the first time in an ...
Resignation of the Rector of the University of Luxembourg
Maison du Savoir
Published on Tuesday, 02 May 2017
The Rector of the University of Luxembourg Rainer Klump announced his resignation today. Rainer Klump has served as Rector since January 2015.
Luxembourg School of Finance students celebrate graduation
Valedictorian Oscar Samayoa, Banking and Finance, 2016
Published on Thursday, 27 April 2017
A group of 76 students from the Luxembourg School of Finance (LSF) of the University of Luxembourg celebrated the successful completion of their studies on Wednesday evening, graduating with degrees ...
Research underlines positive impact of press freedom on stock markets
Positive impact of press freedom on stock markets
Published on Thursday, 20 April 2017
In one of the first studies to assess the relationship between a country’s Press Freedom Index and its stock market characteristics, researchers at the University of Luxembourg have highlighted how ...
Brain tissue from a petri dish
Tissu cérébral dans une boîte de Petri
Published on Thursday, 13 April 2017
The most complex organ in humans is the brain. Due to its complexity and, of course, for ethical reasons, it is extremely difficult to do scientific experiments on it – ones that could help us to ...
Taking the next step in 3D body modelling
3D body modelling
Published on Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Scientists at the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) are working on the next breakthrough in 3D scanning technology, and they need ...
Luxembourg researchers decipher how the body controls stem cells
Alexander Skupin
Published on Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Stem cells are unspecialised cells that can develop into any type of cell in the human body. So far, however, scientists only partially understand how the body controls the fate of these ...
Promising cross-border projects for the Greater Region
Interreg logo
Published on Thursday, 09 March 2017
From safer drinking water to human-robot interaction: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will provide 1.6 million euros to four innovative research projects in which the Faculty of ...
New Chair in Digital Financial Services to be established
Xavier Bettel & Véronique Hoffeld
Published on Thursday, 09 March 2017
PayPal (Europe), the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and the University of Luxembourg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a FNR PEARL Chair in Digital Financial Services ...
Research into Innovative FinTech Applications
Rainer Klump, Kik Schneider & Björn Ottersten
Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2017
The Alphonse Weicker Foundation, powered by BGL BNP Paribas, and the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) have launched a major long-term ...
Better understanding and predicting snow behaviour
Bernhard Peters
Published on Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Engineers from the University of Luxembourg are working together with scientists from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Switzerland to better analyse mechanical properties of ...
Third external evaluation of the University of Luxembourg
Third external evaluation
Published on Monday, 27 February 2017
External evaluators have awarded the University of Luxembourg excellent marks for its research and for the institution's development phase. The four-year-cycle procedure stipulated in university ...
Grande conférence : excursion dans les mathématiques de l’incertitude
Giovanni Peccati
Published on Friday, 24 February 2017
Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard ! Venez découvrir les probabilités autrement avec Giovanni Peccati le mardi, 28 février 2017 à 17h30 sur le Campus de Limpertsberg, auditoire BS 1.03.
Researchers discover stable genetic markers in Ötzi
Stephanie Kreis
Published on Thursday, 16 February 2017
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Luxembourg, the Saarland University, and the EURAC Research center in Bozen managed to isolate and identify stable microRNA biomarkers in the ...
New Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Published on Thursday, 16 February 2017
Registration is open for the new Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management offered by the University of Luxembourg in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with ...
Biological experiments become transparent – anywhere, any time
Paul Wilmes
Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Biological experiments are generating increasingly large and complex sets of data. This has made it difficult to reproduce experiments at other research laboratories in order to confirm – or refute ...
Towards equal access to digital coins
Alex Biryukov
Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2017
Scientists at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg have developed an important mathematical algorithm called “Equihash”. Equihash ...
Lifelong learning: new inclusive finance programme
Dirk Zetzsche
Published on Friday, 27 January 2017
The University of Luxembourg and Appui au Développement Autonome (ADA), in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), in January launched a new lifelong learning programme, the Certificate ...
Fondation Cancer supports research on breast cancer
Elisabeth Schaffner-Reckinger
Published on Monday, 23 January 2017
On 18 January 2017, Dr Elisabeth Schaffner-Reckinger, Research scientist at the University of Luxembourg, received a cheque of €250 000 from the Fondation Cancer. This grant will finance a research ...
New: Erasmus+ master degree loans for international students
European Investment Fund
Published on Friday, 20 January 2017
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is working with the University of Luxembourg to launch a new pilot scheme, allowing students to defer tuition fees and student accommodation rent payments for two ...
Researchers find a potential target for anti-Alzheimer treatments
Enrico Glaab
Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Scientists at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg have identified a gene that may provide a new starting point for developing treatments for ...
Computational Sciences conclude a flourishing year
Stephane
Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017
The year 2016 was marked by many activities in computational sciences at the University of Luxembourg such as the organisation of 14 computational seminars and the publication of 96 research papers. ...
Benny Mantin appointed Director of the LCL
Benny Mantin
Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2017
Prof. Benny Mantin has been appointed Director of the Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL), founded in December 2015 to establish Luxembourg as a world-class research and ...
Laura Zaccaria Testimonial, student of the Trinational Master
Published on Monday, 09 January 2017
Interview with Laura Zaccaria, student of the Trinational Master in Literary, Cultural and Language History of German-Speaking Regions at the universities of Luxembourg, Saarland and Lorraine
Luxembourg and Laos sign agreement for university cooperation
Published on Wednesday, 21 December 2016
On 21 December 2016, the Luxembourgish Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Romain Schneider, and the Rector of the University of Luxembourg, Prof. Rainer Klump, signed a ...
Appel à volontaires pour le projet de recherche « TransCare »
Appel à volontaires
Published on Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Le projet de recherche « TransCare » mené à l'Université du Luxembourg étudie la transition vers la vie adulte des jeunes placés en institution ou en famille d’accueil au Luxembourg. Le but ...
LUCET and SCRIPT publish the national PISA report for Luxembourg
PISA 2015
Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2016
After two complete evaluation cycles and 15 years of the international student assessment study PISA, the University’s Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing and the Service de Coordination de ...
Foreign Researcher’s Guide to Luxembourg has been updated
Foreign Researcher’s Guide to Luxembourg
Published on Friday, 09 December 2016
The 2016 edition of the Foreign Researcher’s Guide to Luxembourg is now available. The guide is a useful and informative tool which helps international researchers and their families from all over ...
New method to assess the perception of respiratory signals
Interoception
Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2016
The brain and the body continuously exchange information. This brain-body communication is crucial for mental and physical health. Its disruption, however, contributes to chronic stress, and physical ...
Digital microbes for munching yourself healthy
Ines Thiele
Published on Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Hundreds of different bacterial species live in the human gut, helping us to digest our food. The metabolic processes of these bacteria are not only tremendously important to our health—they are ...
THE Ranking: computer science reaches 58th place worldwide
Binary coding
Published on Monday, 21 November 2016
The University of Luxembourg belongs to the circle of the world’s 200 best universities: this year, it ranked 178th, from 193th last year, in the prestigious “Times Higher Education (THE) World ...
Two new projects on the Early Cold War period of European Integration
Principal Investigator Spero Paravantis
Published on Thursday, 17 November 2016
Two new research projects started at the University of Luxembourg that focus on the early history of European integration in the context of the Cold War. Both are led by Dr Spero Paravantis, Senior ...
Delegation to Singapore strengthens research collaboration
Research collaboration visit in Singapore
Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2016
On 15 November 2016, Rainer Klump, President of the University of Luxembourg, took part in the signature event of a research agreement between Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and the National ...
Study on Synesthesia: Looking for participants
Study on Synesthesia
Published on Friday, 11 November 2016
For a study on Synesthesia carried out by PhD student Charlotte Sosson at the University of Luxembourg (Belval Campus), researchers are looking for participants.
Famous Robot Pepper joins the University of Luxembourg
Robot Pepper
Published on Friday, 28 October 2016
Following the success of CoRobots during the exhibition Eppur si Muove which took place at the Mudam from July 2015 to January 2016, a new research project has recently started with the Luxembourg ...
Confucius Institute to be established at the University in 2017
Confucius Institute logo
Published on Wednesday, 26 October 2016
On 26 October, Professor Rainer Klump, President of the University of Luxembourg, signed an agreement with the Confucius Institute Headquarters in China and Fudan University for the establishment of ...
Mobile app project to explore multilingualism in public space
Christoph Purschke - Lingscape project
Published on Friday, 21 October 2016
Language is an essential part of our everyday life. No matter where we are or where we are going, we are always surrounded by written signs, which help us to orient ourselves, inform us or even ...
New chair in Capital Markets and Post Trade
Prof. Rainer Klump, Yves Mersch, Jeffrey Tessler
Published on Monday, 17 October 2016
The University of Luxembourg has established the new funded Chair in Capital Markets and Post Trade at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance in cooperation with seven partners from the financial ...
Sick or healthy? Bacterial metabolism tells us which – and why
Patient measuring his blood sugar.
Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2016
The human gut is a complex ecosystem: Countless bacteria colonise it and help us to digest our food. Scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of ...
Une nouvelle secrétaire générale pour l’UniGR
Logo de l'Université de la Grande Région (UniGR)
Published on Thursday, 06 October 2016
L’Université de la Grande Région (UniGR), constituée association de droit luxembourgeois (a.s.b.l.) fin 2015, continue son extension avec la prise de poste d’une nouvelle secrétaire ...
How 3D printing can help the circular economy
Let’s give plastic a second life!
Published on Friday, 30 September 2016
The "up-cycling Additive Manufacturing” (upAM) project, led by the University of Luxembourg in partnership with FabLab and Luxinnovation’s EcoInnovation Cluster, was officially launched during ...
The quest for cell fate determinants
Antonio del Sol
Published on Friday, 30 September 2016
Stem cells generate different types of cell—that much is known. But what factors decide which way a stem cell will differentiate? This is one of the key questions that researchers led by Professor ...
Inaugural lecture: Digital Inclusive Finance – A Legal Perspective
Dirk Andreas Zetzsche
Published on Monday, 19 September 2016
Prof. Dirk Zetzsche of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance will hold his inaugural lecture on the topic of "Digital Inclusive Finance - A Legal Perspective" on 28 September 2016 at 18.00 at the ...
On your marks! Get set! Go!
Welcome Days 2016
Published on Friday, 09 September 2016
Launch yourself into the new academic year! A series of fun events and surprises await students of the University of Luxembourg on Belval Campus between 15 and 20 September.
Uni.lu hit the streets for the 10th edition of Escher Kulturlaf
The finish line
Published on Tuesday, 06 September 2016
Last Saturday, 3 September 2016, the University of Luxembourg took to the streets in the annual Escher Kulturlaf.
Engineering: Agreement for teaching collaboration with Paul Wurth
From left: Hans-Jürgen Lessmann, Senior Vice president Global HR, and Paul Heuschling, Dean of the Faculty
Published on Friday, 02 September 2016
The University of Luxembourg and Paul Wurth signed an agreement for teaching collaboration. Under that framework, highly qualified engineers and researchers from the Luxembourg-based company Paul ...
Last Chance to enroll for Extraordinary Seminar
European Court of Justice (ECJ), © G. Fessy, CJUE
Published on Thursday, 25 August 2016
This event about personal data within the financial, insurance and medical sectors, organised by the “Union Internationale des Avocats” (UIA), will take place on the 30 September and the 1st ...
Semestre d’hiver 2016/2017 : dernière chance pour s’inscrire
Inscriptions à l’Université du Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 18 August 2016
Les étudiants qui ont omis de s’inscire à l’Université du Luxembourg après leur examen de fin d’études secondaires ont encore une dernière chance : les inscriptions pour le semestre ...
100 years of Engineering Education in Luxembourg
100 years of Engineering Education
Published on Thursday, 04 August 2016
This year marks a centenary: 100 years of engineering education in Luxembourg! Luxembourg's first "Cours technique du supérieur" was held in September 1916, and marks the launch of higher education ...
Luxembourg becomes European data hub in biomedicine
ELIXIR Luxembourg
Published on Thursday, 28 July 2016
Sciences such as biology and biomedicine are generating gigantic amounts of research data from the analysis of genomes and gene products. Often, however, these data are only kept in one place, making ...
Board of Governors: Yves Elsen replaces Marc Jaeger as Chairman
Yves Elsen
Published on Friday, 22 July 2016
The Government has decided to nominate Mr Yves Elsen as the third Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg. He will complete the mandate of Mr Marc Jaeger who has asked the ...
Declaration by European universities relating to Turkish Deans
European University Association (EUA)
Published on Thursday, 21 July 2016
The University of Luxembourg shares the concerns expressed by the European University Association (EUA) regarding the current situation of universities in Turkey:
Social robots – programmable by everyone
LuxAI's robot
Published on Wednesday, 20 July 2016
The startup LuxAI was created following a research project at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg, funded by the Luxembourg National ...
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance – growth and renewal
Stefan Braum
Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2016
The University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance during the past academic year increasingly emphasised innovation and renewal, in order to lay the foundations for sustainable ...
10 years of social sciences research at the University of Luxembourg
Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Happy Birthday INSIDE!
Video: Alumni Community with Auguste Mutombo
Auguste Mutombo
Published on Friday, 01 July 2016
Who is better placed to talk about study courses than the students themselves? After landing their first job, the alumni of the University of Luxembourg have invited us into their offices to reflect ...
First summer school in Architecture organised by the University
Schengen Summer School: Architecture and Migration
Published on Thursday, 30 June 2016
The University of Luxembourg is organising for the first time a summer school in architecture. The Schengen Summer School: Architecture & Migration which will take place from the 1 to 10 September ...
Generating unclonable patterns to fight counterfeiting
Jan Lagerwall
Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2016
In a multinational collaboration, researchers from the Universities of Luxembourg, Ljubljana and Vienna have developed a new method to produce unique reflecting patterns that can be applied on ...
"Ordre de Mérite" for Prof. Rudi Balling
Rudi Balling
Published on Monday, 27 June 2016
Prof. Rudi Balling, director of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), was bestowed the Order of Merit by Grand Duke Henri for his contribution to research.
Publication in the internationally renowned journal "Pain"
Study provides fresh insights into how to deal with chronic pain
Published on Monday, 27 June 2016
Around one fifth of all adults in Europe (75 million people) suffer from chronic pain. The associated physical and mental problems make the daily lives of many patients extremely difficult. In a ...
Art for a good cause
Art2Cure 2016
Published on Monday, 27 June 2016
Paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings and prints by 28 Luxembourgish and international artists have been on display at “Galerie l’Indépendance” at the Banque Internationale à ...
International Awards Ceremony on Limpertsberg Campus
International Awards Ceremony 2016
Published on Thursday, 16 June 2016
On 15th June, the University of Luxembourg and its International Relations Office invited to the annual International Awards Ceremony on Limpertsberg Campus. The event was held to honour students ...
Returns in fine art have been overestimated
Roman Kräussl
Published on Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Investors should buy paintings if they like looking at them, but not to make money, according to new research from the Luxembourg School of Finance of the University of Luxembourg, which found that ...
Research into building walls based on the "Lego principle" wins prize
From left to right: Professor Danièle Waldmann-Diederich, Shahriar Agaajani and Eric Klückers
Published on Friday, 03 June 2016
Scientists at the University of Luxembourg have developed new masonry elements for the construction of mortarless walls. The building elements are simply slotted into one another in an interlocking ...
University launches Luxembourg Centre for School Development
From left: Dean Georg Mein and the Minister of Education Claude Meisch
Published on Friday, 03 June 2016
On 2 June 2016, the Minister of Education Claude Meisch, University President Rainer Klump and the Dean of the “Faculté des Lettres, des Sciences humaines, des Arts et des Sciences et de ...
Nomination du directeur de l’Institut d’histoire du temps présent
Andreas Fickers
Published on Wednesday, 01 June 2016
Lors de sa récente séance, le conseil de gouvernance de l’Université du Luxembourg a approuvé la proposition de nomination du professeur Andreas Fickers en tant que directeur du nouveau centre ...
University of Luxembourg and Charles University renew historical ties
Prof. Dr. Rainer Klump and Prof. Tomáš Zima
Published on Tuesday, 31 May 2016
During a visit of Prof. Tomáš Zima, Rector of Charles University in Prague to the University of Luxembourg on 31st May, both institutions have reaffirmed their willingness to cooperate by signing a ...
Celebrate International Clinical Trials' Day with free movie and more
Awakenings
Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2016
The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg, together with the Luxembourg Institute of Health, its Clinical and Epidemiological Investigation Center (CIEC) ...
Conférence : Pratique du dessin en sciences
Les « Jeudis des Sciences »
Published on Monday, 23 May 2016
L’adage « Un bon dessin vaut mieux qu’un long discours » a tout son sens dans la pratique scientifique. C'est le sujet abordé par Jean Richelle, de l'Université Libre de Bruxelles, dans le ...
BAP – Expra-Kongress: Gastvortrag von Dr. Christian Happ
Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Der Studiengang Bachelor académique en Psychologie lädt am Donnerstag, den 26. Mai um 13.15 Uhr zum Expra-Kongress ein. Neben der Präsentation studentischer Forschungsarbeiten wird der ...
University law clinic offers free assistance
Consumer Law Clinic (“Clinique du droit”)
Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Law students at the University of Luxembourg offer free assistance to members of the public on consumer rights disputes as part of their Master studies. Members of the public can submit their case ...
Research in 5-minute bites: Lëtzebuerg erfuerschen
« Lëtzebuerg erfuerschen »
Published on Friday, 13 May 2016
Society in the Grand Duchy as an object of study: That is the mission accepted by some University of Luxembourg scientists who are studying cultural, political, social and spatial developments in the ...
News from the dark universe – The discovery of gravitational waves
Hartmut Grote speaking at the next "Jeudi des Sciences"
Published on Monday, 09 May 2016
The next "Jeudi des Sciences" organised by the University of Luxembourg will take place on 12 May 2016 and will focus on the discovery of gravitational waves. Dr Hartmut Grote from the Albert ...
Social engineering: password in exchange for chocolate
André Melzer
Published on Wednesday, 04 May 2016
It requires a lot of effort and expense for computer hackers to program a Trojan virus and infiltrate individual or company computers. They are therefore increasingly relying on psychological ...
bIoTope increases data security in the "Internet of Things"
Data security in the "Internet of Things"
Published on Thursday, 28 April 2016
Enormous volumes of data are being collected in the Internet of Things (IoT). Presently, these data still flow largely unprotected between the various nodes of the Internet, and even between service ...
Réunion d’info sur la Formation Continue en Aménagement du Territoire
Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Forte du succès des années antérieures, la « Formation continue en aménagement du territoire » proposée par l’Université du Luxembourg entame sa dixième année d’existence. Les ...
Changes to LSF leadership and orientation
Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2016
The Luxembourg School of Finance (LSF) at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance on Friday, 22 April, elected Prof. Jang Schiltz as its new head, with new course ...
Biomonitoring et expositions aux contaminants
Les Jeudis des Sciences
Published on Friday, 22 April 2016
La prochaine conférence organisée dans le cadre des « Jeudis des Sciences » de l'Université du Luxembourg aura lieu le 28 avril 2016 sur la thématique du Biomonitoring et des expositions aux ...
Luxembourg School of Finance students celebrate graduation
New graduates
Published on Friday, 22 April 2016
A group of 63 students from the University’s Luxembourg School of Finance (LSF) celebrated their graduation on Thursday evening, entering the job market with degrees in Wealth Management, and ...
Study on media pluralism in Luxembourg
Raphaël Kies
Published on Thursday, 21 April 2016
Researchers from the University of Luxembourg conducted a study on the media landscape in Luxembourg aiming to identify potential risks for media pluralism. The authors found that the country faces ...
Vëlos-Tour SUD 2016: register by 29 April
Vëlos-Tour SUD 2016: register by 29 April
Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Would you like to participate in a nice outdoor afternoon event where employees and students of the University of Luxembourg, as well citizens, can discover the south of Luxembourg by bike? Join us ...
Institute of Contemporary History taking shape in Luxembourg
Institute of Contemporary History taking shape in Luxembourg
Published on Monday, 18 April 2016
The Institute of Contemporary History at the University of Luxembourg is in the process of being set up. After posting a job ad for the role of director, the University has now also published the ...
Flüchtlingsfrage: Vorträge der Universität der Großregion (UniGR)
Published on Friday, 15 April 2016
In einer grenzüberschreitenden Vortragsreihe  beleuchten  Forscher die aktuelle Flüchtlingsfrage und Migrationspolitik. Auftakt macht ein Vortrag am 19. April um 16.30 Uhr auf Campus Belval. 
Inauguration of the Robert Schuman Institute of European Affairs
Herwig Hofmann during his speech and René Leboutte, in the background
Published on Wednesday, 13 April 2016
On Monday, 11 April 2016, the University of Luxembourg inaugurated the Robert Schuman Institute of European Affairs, after securing funding from the European Commission for the institute as a Jean ...
Mathias Enard und Navid Kermani im Gespräch mit Guy Helminger
Published on Thursday, 07 April 2016
Die Key research area Multilingualism and Intercultural Studies lädt am 12. Mai um 19 Uhr zu einer literarischen Diskussionsrunde mit Navid Kermani und Mathias Énard in die Abtei Neumünster ein. 
University of Luxembourg highly ranked in U-Multirank
Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2016
The University of Luxembourg has for the second time in a row scored the highest possible result in terms of international orientation in the U-Multirank ranking 2016. International orientation ...
Vortrag: Datensicherheit bei mHealth-Apps
Jeudis des Sciences
Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2016
Gesundheits-Apps auf Smartphones erfreuen sich wachsender Beliebtheit. Was das für den Schutz persönlicher Daten bedeutet, diskutiert Konstantin Knorr von der Hochschule Trier in seinem Vortrag im ...
Video: Alumni Community with Jacques Thill
Jacques Thill
Published on Friday, 01 April 2016
Who is better placed to talk about study courses than the students themselves? After landing their first job, the alumni of the University of Luxembourg have invited us into their offices to reflect ...
Overcoming bias in decision making
Overcoming bias in decision making
Published on Thursday, 31 March 2016
Even experienced teachers may be involuntarily affected by psychological bias related to pupils’ ethnicity. This could affect key decisions related to a child’s educational career. University of ...
The University of Luxembourg mourns the loss of André Losch
André Losch
Published on Wednesday, 30 March 2016
André Losch, an important Luxembourg figure in business and philanthropy and an avid supporter and friend of the University of Luxembourg died  Thursday morning, 24 March, at the age of 81.
LCSB researchers refute textbook knowledge
Structure of the HIF1A protein. Based on PyMOL rendering of PDB 1h2k. © Emw - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8814820
Published on Thursday, 24 March 2016
What happens when macrophage immune cells are activated in the course of an inflammation to combat pathogens such as bacteria or viruses? Researchers of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine ...
Nouvelle publication : Luxemburger Familiennamenbuch
Première de couverture de « Luxemburger Familiennamenbuch »
Published on Monday, 21 March 2016
Quel est l’origine des noms de famille luxembourgeois ? Comment se sont-ils constitués ? Telles sont les questions abordées dans une nouvelle publication intitulées « Luxemburger Familiennamenbuch ».
Vortrag: Roboter zur flexiblen Fertigung kleiner Stückzahlen
Peter Plapper
Published on Friday, 18 March 2016
Im Rahmen der „Jeudis des sciences“ stellt Prof. Dr. Peter Plapper am 24. März auf Campus Kirchberg die Herausforderungen einer flexiblen automatisierte Fertigung mit Robotern vor.
Nouveau master en enseignement secondaire : apprendre à enseigner
Claude Meisch, ministre de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse, et le Prof. Rainer Klump, recteur de l’Université du Luxembourg
Published on Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Le 15 mars 2016, le ministre de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse, Claude Meisch, et le recteur de l’Université du Luxembourg, le Prof. Rainer Klump, ont signé une ...
Making Waves: University of Luxembourg researcher publishes in Science
Treating van der Waals interactions as coupling between waves is a paradigm shift for chemistry and materials science © University of Luxembourg
Published on Monday, 14 March 2016
Alexandre Tkatchenko, Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at the Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication, publishes a research article in Science, one of the most important ...
Vortrag: der Aachener Dom aus Sicht des Bauingenieurs
Les Jeudis des Sciences
Published on Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Die Erhaltung und Sanierung des Doms zu Aachen sowie die Bauforschung stehen im Mittelpunkt eines öffentlichen Vortrags von Helmut Maintz von der Dombauhütte Aachen am Donnerstag, den 10. März ...
Studienteilnehmer gesucht: Wie entstehen körperliche Beschwerden?
Studienteilnehmer GESUCHT: Wie entstehen körperliche Beschwerden?
Published on Monday, 07 March 2016
Fühlen Sie sich manchmal angespannt? Gestresst? Leiden Sie unter Kopf- oder Rückenschmerzen? Bei manchen Menschen werden diese Beschwerden so belastend, dass sie einen Arzt aufsuchen oder ...
New approaches for Parkinson's treatment?
Loss of the DJ1 gene in nerve cells (in green) impairs the transport of mitochondria (in red) and important metabolic pathways of the cellular respiration.
Published on Wednesday, 02 March 2016
Researchers at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg and partners in Constance, Munich and Bochum are studying the causes of premature ageing of neurons ...
Video: Alumni Community with Saurabh Gairola
Saurabh Gairola
Published on Thursday, 25 February 2016
Who can better talk about the study courses than the students themselves? After landing their first job, the alumni of the University of Luxembourg have opened the doors to look back at their school ...
Study: Improving the coordination of support measures for refugees
Birte Nienaber
Published on Tuesday, 23 February 2016
During the ongoing refugee crisis, the number of asylum applications in Luxembourg has more than doubled within one year. Therefore, it is all the more important that refugees are integrated quickly. ...
Jeudis des sciences: Wissenschaft hautnah erleben
Scienteens Lab – De Labo fir Jonker logo
Published on Monday, 22 February 2016
Kennt Ihr schon das Scienteens Lab? Wusstet Ihr, dass es Schülern und Lehrern regelmäßig einen Einblick hinter seine Kulissen gewährt? Erfahrt mehr über diese Initiative (koordiniert von Dr. ...
Le chœur de l’Université interprète le Stabat Mater
« Stabat Mater »
Published on Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Les 27 et 28 février 2016, la Chorale de l’Université du Luxembourg présente, à l’occasion du temps de la passion, la composition de Philippe Partridge : une variation contemporaine du ...
Parkinson's disease: a study centre is now on wheels
NCER-PD Flying Team
Published on Monday, 15 February 2016
Thanks to a generous donation from the André et Henriette Losch Foundation, in future it will be easier for Parkinson's patients to participate in the Luxembourg Parkinson's study. Today, André ...
From a line in the plane to the Grothendieck-Teichmueller group
Sergei Merkulov
Published on Monday, 15 February 2016
In his inaugural lecture, Professor Sergei Merkulov will start with a very naive picture of a straight line drawn in a plane, and show how an attempt to deform that naive picture leads us towards ...
Reducing the Impact of Floods by Advanced Simulation Technology
DebrisFlow project
Published on Tuesday, 09 February 2016
Seasonal or catastrophic flooding can cause severe damage to public infrastructure. Flood waters often carry dangerous cargo, such as trees, rocks or cars, that pose a danger to bridges or flood ...