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    New convention ensures University’s public endowment for next 4 years

    The Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the University of Luxembourg have signed a new multi-year contract (“Convention pluriannuelle”) covering the period 2022-2025. The contract defines the public endowment financing the University, the objectives of the University during the period as well as key performance indicators.

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    University publishes a pocket guide about science communication

    Interested scientists, researchers and science communicators can find theoretical knowledge as well as practical tips on science communication in this new publication of the University of Luxembourg.

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    Covidcheck 3G at the University of Luxembourg

    As of 15 January 2022, and until at least 28 February, the University of Luxembourg implements a Covidcheck 3G regime.

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    New Headquarters of the International Federation for Public History

    As of 1 January 2022, the University of Luxembourg has become the headquarters of the International Federation for Public History. This constitutes a new partnership to develop international research networks.

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    Two University professors on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list

    Professors Stéphane Bordas and Alexandre Tkatchenko from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg have been ranked among the world’s most influential academics on the “Highly Cited Researchers 2021” list published by Clarivate.

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    Three hot topics for the Student Delegation in 2021/2022

    Nikola Kaserova, Master student in European Business Law, is the new president of the Student Delegation. She is the first female leader of the body representing students at the University until September 2022.  Since the beginning of her studies, Nikola has always been active within the University – from her student job at the Luxembourg Learning…

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    “Conflicts can lead to valuable discussions.”

    Many people look at conflicts as something that needs to be avoided at all costs. “Conflict is not necessarily bad,” says Dr. Brent Epperson, the University’s Ombudsman. “In fact, conflict can be good for organisations because it encourages open-mindedness and creativity.” The key, in Brent’s view, is to learn how to manage conflicts effectively so that it can serve…

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    University celebrates excellence in doctoral education in 2021

    The University held its annual PhD graduation Ceremony on 17 December on Belval Campus. Over 150 doctoral candidates graduated from the University’s four doctoral schools. The ceremony honoured the doctoral and award-winning graduates who received their diplomas and awards on stage, in presence of family and guests.

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    University confers over 1850 diplomas for the 2020/2021 academic year

    The University of Luxembourg has conferred over 1850 diplomas for the 2020/2021 academic year. A series of graduation ceremonies took place between 14 and 16 December for the Bachelor, Master and ULCC graduates who completed their studies in very challenging conditions in view of the pandemic.

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    Expand collaborative experiences with digital innovation

    The University of Luxembourg, Cisco Systems and SCRIPT (Service de coordination de la recherche et de l’innovation pédagogiques et technologiques) of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth announce a new joint research programme – “Collaboration 21” – designed to advance digital transformation in learning and work environments. The public-private partnership responds to contemporary challenges such…

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