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Lasting impact of birth mode on microbiome and immune system
Learn moreIn a recent scientific publication, researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) and the Department of Life Sciences and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg address the knowledge gaps concerning the lasting effect of birth mode on infants. Thanks to a long-standing study – called COSMIC – they highlight differences in the gut…
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“We learn languages through our interactions.”
Learn moreThe International Day of Multilingualism is celebrated on Saturday 27 March. Due to globalisation, multilingualism has become common practice in business, science and education. It is a characteristic of the University of Luxembourg’s to use multiple languages in its teaching and learning activities; multilingualism also reflects its values. “Unlike in other countries, most of our programmes are bilingual, sometimes even trilingual, especially at a bachelor level. Going forward, we want to make sure that students…
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Preparing for the future of finance with a new interdisciplinary track
Learn moreStarting 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
Learn moreDecarbonising 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
Learn moreSix 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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Using econometrics to define effective COVID-19 lockdown strategies
Learn moreKonstantinos Tatsiramos, Professor of Labour Economics in the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Luxembourg, and colleagues Nikos Askitas (Coordinator of Data and Technology, IZA-Institute of Labor Economics) and Bertrand Verheyden (Senior Researcher, Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research) evaluate the effects of 8 lockdown policies* on the daily number of confirmed COVID-19 new…
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Prof. Prüm receives order of merit for service to HRH The Grand Duke
Learn moreProf. André Prüm, full professor in law and founding Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at the University of Luxembourg, has received the Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of Nassau (L’ordre de Mérite civil et militaire d’Adolphe de Nassau) with the grade of Officer of the Crown (Officier avec…