The University of Luxembourg has conferred over 1850 diplomas for the 2020/2021 academic year. A series of graduation ceremonies took place between 14 and 16 December for the Bachelor, Master and ULCC graduates who completed their studies in very challenging conditions in view of the pandemic.
Close to 640 Bachelor and 600 Master students graduated from the University of Luxembourg in 2021. Over 150 doctoral candidates graduated from the 4 doctoral schools. In addition, about 470 students have obtained certificates for vocational or lifelong learning courses and 30 graduated from the University of Luxembourg Competence Centre.
The ceremonies also provided an opportunity to acknowledge students’ resilience during this difficult time. “We celebrate your success and all the possible paths that open before you. Know that they are as wide and as abundant as you want them to be. If you have the means to change ineffective behaviors around you, do it. If you have the tools to shape a better future, do it. Be heroes for your children, for your loved ones, for your friends, for your country. A different life begins here,” said the Rector, Prof. Stéphane Pallage.
“You owe this important milestone to your courage in overcoming the challenging times of the pandemic crisis. You have managed to reach your academic objectives, focusing on your goals and your dreams”, said Catherine Léglu, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.
Graduates are now members of the University’s Alumni network and are encouraged to take part in building this ever-growing international network.
Each faculty held its respective graduation ceremony:
Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine
Nearly 360 students graduated from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine on 14 December. Delivering the keynote at the Bachelor’s ceremony, Professor Christophe Ley detailed his personal experience from his student days to his current teaching position at the University. Prof. Ley, who received his Bachelor in Mathematics from the University of Luxembourg in 2003, has recently joined the teaching community as Associate professor in Mathematics and Applied Statistics.
Prof. Barbara Klink, Head of the National Center of Genetics of the “Laboratoire National de Santé” (LNS) addressed the topic of tailor-made cancer therapy and genomic tumour analysis in her keynote at the FSTM Masters’ Graduation ceremony.
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Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance
Over 940 students graduated this year from the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance. Prof. Katalin Ligeti, dean of the faculty, extended her warmest congratulations and praised the new graduates. “The adaptability, strength and resilience that you have developed during this time is a precious asset which shall serve you well throughout your future endeavours”, she said.
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Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
520 graduated from the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. “We are convinced that we have given you all the necessary tools, but the process of learning does not end with the handing over of our diploma”; “Stay confident and, above all, stay curious, then you will master every challenge!” Georg Mein, dean of the faculty, told the new graduates.
List of FHSE Graduates and ULCC Graduates
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Awards for outstanding achievements
A number of graduates received awards for outstanding achievement. These awards are made possible thanks to the generous support of partners and sponsors.
Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine Awards
Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance Awards