Event

New Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Location

    Grand Auditoire, -1, Maison du Savoir

    2 place de l'Université

    L-4365, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

  • Topic(s)
    University
  • Type(s)
    Free of charge, In-person event

Invitation to the Start of the Academic Year 2025/2026

The University of Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to the Rentrée Académique, the ceremony marking the start of the new academic year.

This annual gathering brings together leaders from academia, business, government and the wider community to exchange ideas and strengthen connections in research, innovation and education.

It also reflects the University’s broader mission: to connect people, ideas and opportunities, and to prepare students and society for the challenges ahead — from digital transformation to sustainability.

In just two decades, we have built a living ecosystem where research, education and collaboration create real impact. How can we continue to grow talent, drive innovation, and help build a future-proof Luxembourg?

Programme

  • Master of ceremonies

    • Prof Philippe HILIGSMANN

      Prof Philippe HILIGSMANN

      Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs

      Learn more

  • Welcome speech

    Welcome speech by Professor Jens Kreisel, Rector of the University of Luxembourg.

    “A University where people connect, ideas emerge, and futures begin”

  • Recognition of professors

    Welcome of newly appointed professors and tribute to departing colleagues

  • Keynote speech

    Keynote speech by Jonathan Prince, Co-founder & CSO of Finologee
    “From Digicash to FinTech leadership: Building Luxembourg’s digital finance future”

  • Closing words

    Closing words by Stéphanie Obertin, Minister for Research and Higher Education

  • Networking cocktail

    Networking cocktail with the opportunity to connect with distinguished members of the University community and its partners.

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Photo & Video Policy

Photographs & videos may be taken for personal use. During the event, the organiser will take pictures and record videos. By registering, guests authorise the University of Luxembourg to record and publish their image in photographic and video format for communications in relation to the event. The organiser undertakes to use this material responsibly, in other words for communications purposes only and not for commercial use.

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