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University Incubator hosts Belgian startups to launch the Aureus Prize
Learn moreThe winner of the first ever Aureus Prize is Juunoo, a Belgian startup aiming to disrupt the construction industry and office spaces in the Greater Region with their proprietary interior walls technology. Their circular business model enables the combination of reusable panels into modular walls that can be dismantled and set up again without dirt,…
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Uni.lu ranks 25th in Times Higher Education’s Young Universities 2022
Learn moreIn its 2022 edition of the world’s Young University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) lists the University of Luxembourg in 25th position worldwide. In 2021, the University had been listed on rank 20. The Young Universities Ranking takes into consideration the best universities that are less than 50 years old. This year’s edition is based…
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Erasmus+: 700 students benefit at the University in 2021/22
Learn moreThe Erasmus+ programme is celebrating its 35th birthday this year. Luxembourg joined the Erasmus programme in 1988 and, in 2003, the then brand-new University of Luxembourg, which is based on the principle of mobility in its bachelor’s programmes, also joined. Today, Erasmus represents 80% of all Bachelor programme mobility at the University of Luxembourg.
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Prof. Mark Podolskij gives inaugural lecture
Learn moreThe Faculty of Science, Medicine and Technology (FSTM) and the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) came together on 8 February 2022 to officially welcome Prof. Mark Podolskij, full professor of financial mathematics, to the University of Luxembourg with an in-person inaugural lecture and reception. Around 50 participants from both faculties gathered for Prof.…
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Women need science. Science needs women
Learn moreInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
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University Announces Launch of Finnovation Hub
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) today announces the launch of its Finnovation Hub, an initiative aiming to help Luxembourg continue to develop its reputation as one of the world’s leading financial centres, with the support of the Ministry of Finance. The Finnovation Hub will be headed by industry…
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Jan Lagerwall obtains ERC Grant to produce smart mechanical sensors
Learn moreProf. Jan Lagerwall, physicist at the University of Luxembourg, has obtained a Proof-of-concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC). He will work on the production of sheets and fibres of smart sensors applicable on various materials and therefore useable in monitoring the health and stability of buildings and in smart textiles, respectively.
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New partnership for state digital transformation
Learn moreMarc Hansen, Minister Delegate for Digitalisation, and Yves Elsen, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg representing the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), have signed a framework agreement enabling SnT to support the Ministry of Digitalisation in promoting and strengthening the digital transformation of public administration, as well…
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The PaKTT Office: Bringing innovation to the marketplace
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg’s spin-off Magrid Learning Solution made the headlines last year when it won the 2020 digital innovation World Summit Award (WSA) in the learning and education category, and a first prize at the 2021 European Investment Bank Social Innovation Tournament (SIT).
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ZONTA Luxembourg awards uni students with Jane M. Klausman prize
Learn moreFour students from the university’s Department of Economics and Management (DEM) and Department of Finance (DF) were presented with the prestigious Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship on Thursday, 9 December 2021 during a ceremony and networking cocktail at the University of Luxembourg. Over 40 attendees including representatives from the international service club Zonta,…