Topic: Humanities

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    University history researcher distinguished at 2021 FNR Awards

    Three out of seven awards by the Luxembourg National Research Fund to acknowledge outstanding work in the area of research went to researchers from the University of Luxembourg.

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    University launches a website for its Esch2022 projects

    In February 2022, the University’s hometown Esch-sur-Alzette will launch the European Capital of Culture 2022, under the leitmotiv REMIX. The University will support Esch2022 with eight diverse and integrative projects, and has launched a website dedicated to these activities.

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    EU Council President C. Michel and PM Bettel visit the Schuman House

    The University of Luxembourg hosted a visit of EU Council President Charles Michel and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel at the Schuman house, birthplace of Robert Schuman, founding father of the first European Coal and Steel Community and initiator of the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950 which paved the way for the creation…

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    A Food Policy Council (FPC) for Luxembourg

    In preparation for Luxembourg’s future Food Policy Council (FPC), the Sustainable Food Practices Research Project of the University of Luxembourg would like to hear your opinion and invites you to participate in the Food Policy council survey.

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    Media pluralism study highlights influence of the pandemic

    The Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM2021), released by the European University Institute, highlights the influence the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the media landscape in European countries.

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    Secondary impacts of COVID-19 hit girls and low-income children harder

    New research suggests that adolescent girls and children from low-income homes are especially vulnerable to effects of COVID-19 that can affect mental health. Results of an international study show that key determinants of well-being are surprisingly similar in children from Luxembourg, Germany and Brazil. The study explored the well-being of adolescents across three countries that…

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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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    University opens international branch of Bilingualism Matters

    The University of Luxembourg hosts an international branch of Bilingualism Matters, a research and information centre with headquarters at the University of Edinburgh and international partner branches all over the world.

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    Five higher education institutions create UNIVERSEH

    “UNIVERSEH – The European Space University for Earth and Humanity”, an alliance of five higher education institutions, was officially launched in a virtual inauguration ceremony today. UNIVERSEH was established in November 2020 to develop new ways of collaboration in the field of space, within the “European Universities” initiative by the European Commission.

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    The University launches the Institute for Advanced Studies

    The University of Luxembourg has launched an Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) with the aim to strengthen its interdisciplinary research. The IAS will further reinforce the University’s international profile as an excellent research university. It will act as a promoter to overcome boundaries between different scientific disciplines and sectors. 

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