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\nInvitation to the Start of the Academic Year 2025\/2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University of Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to the Rentr\u00e9e Acad\u00e9mique, the ceremony marking the start of the new academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This annual gathering brings together leaders from academia, business, government and the wider community to exchange ideas and strengthen connections in research, innovation and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also reflects the University\u2019s broader mission: to connect people, ideas and opportunities, and to prepare students and society for the challenges ahead \u2014 from digital transformation to sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just two decades, we have built a living ecosystem where research, education and collaboration create real impact. How can we continue to grow talent, drive innovation, and help build a future-proof Luxembourg?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nProgramme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Master of ceremonies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Prof Philippe HILIGSMANN<\/h3>\n

      Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs<\/p>\n

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      \nWelcome speech<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      Welcome speech by Professor Jens Kreisel, Rector of the University of Luxembourg.<\/p>\n\n

      \u201cA University where people connect, ideas emerge, and futures begin\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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        Prof Jens KREISEL<\/h3>\n

        Rector<\/p>\n

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        \nRecognition of professors<\/h4>\n
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        Welcome of newly appointed professors and tribute to departing colleagues<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n

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        \nKeynote speech<\/h4>\n
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        Keynote speech by Jonathan Prince, Co-founder & CSO of Finologee
        \u201cFrom Digicash to FinTech leadership: Building Luxembourg\u2019s digital finance future\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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          \nJonathan PRINCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Co-founder & CSO of Finologee<\/p>\n\n

          \n \n \n About Finologee<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n
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          \nClosing words<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Closing words by St\u00e9phanie Obertin, Minister for Research and Higher Education<\/p>\n

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            \nSt\u00e9phanie OBERTIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Minister for Research and Higher Education<\/p>\n\n

            \n \n \n View her profile<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n
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            \nNetworking cocktail<\/h4>\n
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            Networking cocktail with the opportunity to connect with distinguished members of the University community and its partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            ***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Photo & Video Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Photographs & videos may be taken for personal use. During the event, the organiser will take pictures and record videos. By registering, guests authorise the University of Luxembourg to record and publish their image in photographic and video format for communications in relation to the event. The organiser undertakes to use this material responsibly, in other words for communications purposes only and not for commercial use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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