Category: Research

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    Sean Takats will join the University with an FNR PEARL Chair

    Prof. Sean Takats, an internationally renowned expert on digital history, will start his research work in Luxembourg in October 2019. Backed by an FNR PEARL Chair from the Luxembourg National Research Fund, Sean Takats join the Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), one of the interdisciplinary research centres of the University of Luxembourg.

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    Top Japanese research consolidates ties with Luxembourg

    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) have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding in which the three institutions declare their intention to further strengthen future scientific cooperation. The fundamental elements are the so-called joint…

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    Novel computer model supports cancer therapy

    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 investigate how combinations of drugs could be used more effectively to stop tumour growth. The biologists now published their findings in the scientific journal EBioMedicine…

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    SnT celebrates 10-year anniversary with Partnership Day

    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.

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    University grants ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT access to Supercomputer

    The University of Luxembourg has entered service agreements with Luxembourg-based companies ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT. 

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    Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression

    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. 

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    Professor among the world’s most influential researchers in psychology

    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.

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    University joins Ripple blockchain research on micropayments

    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 enterprise blockchain solutions for global payments.

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    The University cooperates with ArianeGroup on rocket engine technology

    The University of Luxembourg and the European rocket manufacturer ArianeGroup have signed a collaboration agreement to advance research in the area of rocket propulsion.

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    Scientists study method for researching magnetic materials

    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 scattering techniques.

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