Category: Research

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    10 years building colorectal cancer collection

    Initiated in 2011 by the University of Luxembourg and the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) as a concerted action against colorectal cancer (CRC), the collection of tumour samples from various Luxembourg hospitals has enabled to launch several research projects which already present very promising results for the treatment of colorectal cancer patients.

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    Wellbeing in a dissolved workplace: Towards a new work-life balance?

    The project W@W is one of six new interdisciplinary research projects which received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies.

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    Preparing for the future of finance with a new interdisciplinary track

    Starting September 2021, the Master in Finance and Economics will offer a new track of specialisation in Digital Transformation in Finance.

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    Optimising electricity markets for electric vehicles

    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 INDUCTIVE research project of the University’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). This research project aims to leverage electric car charging’s flexibility to optimise demand,…

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    Advancing diagnosis and therapy: Exploring the cancer microbiome

    Six new interdisciplinary research projects have received multi-year funding in the context of the Audacity funding instrument of the University’s Institute for Advanced Studies.

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    Successful virtual Open Day welcomes 2,500 guests

    More than 2,500 guests explored the University of Luxembourg during its Virtual Open Day on Saturday, 20 March. The vast majority of guests came from Luxembourg, representing 41%.

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    Innovative teaching concepts for Luxembourg secondary schools

    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 the Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET) at the University of Luxembourg, together with teachers, the SCRIPT and the IFEN, are developing innovative teaching modules and best practice…

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    Survey on sleep quality to better prevent neurodegenerative diseases

    The National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD) launches a nation-wide research survey on sleep behaviour disorders under the patronage of the Ministry of Health. All Luxembourg residents aged between 55 and 75 years will receive a personal invitation letter in subsequent weeks. This survey is part of the second phase of…

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    University opens Master of Data Science in September 2021

    Starting September 2021, the University of Luxembourg will offer a new Master of Data Science. Based on a multidisciplinary approach, the Master’s programme will train students in data analysis, modelling and management, and prepare them to work in areas as artificial intelligence (A.I), cloud computing, machine and statistical learning or big data.

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