Organisation: Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM)
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COVID-19: Research Luxembourg is mobilising
Learn moreProvision of equipment and specialised personnel, support for hospital staff, scientific studies
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LeLa Prize: Scienteens Lab wins third place for Experiment of the Year
Learn moreFor the first edition of the LeLa Prize, the third prize in the category Experiment of the Year was awarded to a mathematics workshop developed by the Scienteens Lab at the University of Luxembourg. Entitled “Finding the shortest path? Thanks to graph theory!”, this workshop introduces a complex mathematical theory to high-school students through hands-on activities. The…
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University supports closing the gender gap in science
Learn more11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, designed to raise awareness for gender gaps in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). In the academic year 2018/2019, 1689 students were enrolled at the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) of the University of Luxembourg. 541 (32%) of those were…
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World Cancer Day: Tumour biology is a research focus at the University
Learn moreCancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It accounts for more than 9 million deaths per year, a number which is estimated to rise (Figure 1). In Luxembourg, there are about 3000 new cases of cancer each year. The most frequent types of cancer are breast, lung, prostate, colon and skin cancer.…
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University of Luxembourg strengthens its computing capacities
Learn moreIn May 2020, the University will give a boost to its research based on intensive computing and “big data” analysis. The University has just signed a four-year contract with Atos, an international leader in digital transformation, to supply its BullSequana XH2000 supercomputer.
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University and ArcelorMittal extend collaboration in steel engineering
Learn moreArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction
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Researchers uncover privacy flaw in e-passports
Learn moreESORICS 2019 Conference: Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have discovered a flaw in the security standard used in biometric passports (e-passports) worldwide since 2004. This standard, ICAO 9303, allows e-passport readers at airports to scan the chip inside a passport and identify the holder.
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Physics Colloquium: Recent research using polarized neutrons on some not-very-recent materials
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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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University grants ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT access to Supercomputer
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg has entered service agreements with Luxembourg-based companies ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT.