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Luxembourg Parkinson’s Study funded with an additional 6 million euros
Learn moreThe Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has committed an additional 6 million euros to National Centre for Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD), paving the way for the second phase of this collaborative research programme.
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Sean Takats will join the University with an FNR PEARL Chair
Learn moreProf. 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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University launches external evaluation of learning and teaching
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg has embarked on an external evaluation to assess the quality of Learning and Teaching (L&T) in its Bachelor and Master programmes.
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National Library and the University sign framework convention
Learn moreOn July 10, 2019, Culture Minister Sam Tanson, the President of the Governing Council of the University of Luxembourg, Yves Elsen, the Director of the National Library (BnL), Monique Kieffer, and the Rector of the University of Luxembourg, Stéphane Pallage, have signed a framework convention between the National Library and the University.
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Top Japanese research consolidates ties with Luxembourg
Learn moreThe 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
Learn moreResearchers 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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Industry cooperation projects awarded 2.4m € in funding
Learn moreThe Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has awarded funding to seven industry cooperation projects presented by the University of Luxembourg. The projects were selected in the context of the FNR’s BRIDGES programme which provides financial support to encourage partnerships between public research institutions and national or international companies.
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University ranks 17th in the 2019 THE Young University Rankings
Learn moreUniversity achieves excellent 4th position worldwide among millennial universities
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Proven team mentoring benefits the University’s entrepreneurs
Learn moreThe Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) of the University of Luxembourg Incubator successfully completed its pilot. More than 20 dedicated mentors, high-level professionals in their fields, have accompanied startups created at the University for months with advice and assistance.
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Year in Review: The University’s key moments in 2018
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg has released its report “2018 – Year in Review”. The document looks back at the University’s development, key events, activities, successes and achievements during the first year of the rectorate of Prof. Stéphane Pallage who joined the University in January 2018.