Invitation to the New Academic Year 2025/2026 (Rentrée Académique)
Summer always seems to fly by, and before long, it will be September – time to kick off the new academic year with a reimagined Rentrée Académique. We’ll welcome new professors, honour departing colleagues, and hear insights from Finologee co-founder Jonathan Prince.
Programme
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Welcome speech
Welcome speech by Professor Jens Kreisel, Rector of the University of Luxembourg.
“A University where people connect, ideas emerge, and futures begin”
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Keynote speech
Welcome of newly appointed professors and tribute to departing colleagues
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
Master of ceremonies: Professor Philippe Hiligsmann, Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
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