Category: Research

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    Students can count on maths

    Studying mathematics is becoming increasingly popular at the University of Luxembourg, with twice as many students enrolled as five years ago. Spotlight on this renewed interest for the International Mathematics Day.

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    New Marie Speyer Excellence Grants supports audacious women in science

    The University has launched a set of new research grants, dedicated to empowering outstanding women in academia. Up to four scholars a year can obtain funding to further their research.

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    “I see myself as the captain of a boat embarking on uncharted territory”

    In the sixth and final video of the “Women in Science 2024” campaign, Aurélia Chenu brings up her fascination for the world of quantum physics, her inspirations and how she perceives her roles as professor, team leader and mother.

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    Working towards an inclusive research landscape 

    Heute beginnt die dritte Staffel der Kampagne “Frauen und Mädchen in der Wissenschaft” von Research Luxembourg. Im Rampenlicht stehen sechs außergewöhnliche Frauen, die von ihrer Reise in der Wissenschaft erzählen.

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    ESA visits the University

    Prof. Carole Mundell, Scientific Director of the ESA, made a stop at the University of Luxembourg on Thursday 18 January 2024.

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    Three Uni.lu professors on the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list

    Prof. Michael Heneka, Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko and Prof. Paul Wilmes have been selected on the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list by Clarivate, for “demonstrating significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research”.

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    A revolution in crystal structure prediction of pharmaceutical drugs

    Physicists from the University of Luxembourg together with experts from Avant-garde Materials Simulation (AMS) and seven pharmaceutical companies have redefined the state-of-the-art in modeling and predicting the free energy of crystals. Their work, recently published in Nature, shows that crystal form stability under real-world temperature and humidity conditions can be reliably and affordably predicted through…

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    Call for applicants: ADVANCE Fellows Mentoring Programme

    We are excited to announce the first call of the ADVANCE Fellows, a mentoring program aimed at providing support and guidance for researchers in Luxembourg.

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    Pride and joy as University researchers collect two FNR Awards

    On 19 October 2023, two young University researchers, Dr. Emmanuele Penocchio and Dr. Dominique Santana, collected an award at the annual FNR Awards Ceremony organised by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR).

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    Study explores the mental health of children in out-of-home care

    A new research project at the University of Luxembourg investigates the mental health of children and adolescents growing up in residential and foster care in Luxembourg. Led by Profs. Pascale Engel de Abreu and Robert Kumsta, the project CHAMP, short for “CHildhood Adversity and Mental Health Project” aims to investigate the impact of adverse childhood…

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