{"id":45167,"date":"2025-05-15T11:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/?page_id=45167"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:55:27","slug":"news-and-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/profile\/highlights\/highlights-2024\/news-and-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"News and stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><!-- SecondaryNavigationMirror --><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"0068838a-5dae-48b6-a8a8-72cdfe81d7f5\">\n    <nav id=\"secondary-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary menu\" class=\"secondary-nav\">\n        <button class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"secondary-navigation__list\" 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We talked to our staff to explore how they contribute to campus culture, student life, and fundraising efforts. On top of that, our former students told us about their lasting connections with the University that extend far beyond graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\">\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<div id=\"tab-nav\" class=\"tab-nav\">\n    <button\n        type=\"button\"\n        class=\"button-toggle btn btn--white w-full\"\n        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-controls=\"tab-nav__listing\"\n        title=\"The selected tab is CONTENT OF THE CURRENT LABEL\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"btn__name mr-auto\">Students and graduates<\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--xs\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\" \/>\n        <\/svg>\n    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It\u2019s a driving force for creativity, collaboration, and critical reflection that enriches both campus life and the University\u2019s broader mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our work goes far beyond hosting workshops or fun activities&#8221;, explains Anouk Wies, Strategic Advisor for Cultural Affairs. &#8220;We&#8217;re deeply involved in interdisciplinary projects that bring together students, staff, and researchers.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The artist-in-residence programme brings creative professionals into the academic environment. &#8220;When creatives come to campus, they engage with researchers, professors, and students, sharing knowledge and expertise&#8221;, says Wies. &#8220;There are many parallels between researchers and artists \u2013 both are searching, questioning, and tackling significant societal issues. These exchanges inspire innovation and deepen our understanding of humanity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Espace-cultures-expanded-universe-cover-image-1.png\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Espace-cultures-expanded-universe-cover-image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Espace-cultures-expanded-universe-cover-image-1-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Espace-cultures-expanded-universe-cover-image-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Espace-cultures-expanded-universe-cover-image-1.png 1500w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/2; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In a recent residency, Max Kreis collaborated with neuroscientists on visualising brain imaging data using AI. &#8220;The project pushed boundaries of both science and art, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.&#8221; Espace Cultures also connects the University with the local community. A memorable example was the Awa Odori Japanese dance workshop, a collaboration with the Japanese Embassy.<\/p>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quote-people\">\n    <div class=\"quote-people\" role=\"group\">\n        <figure class=\"quote-people__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"quote-people__blockquote\">\n    <span class=\"quote-people__quote\">\u201f<\/span>\n    We bridge the gap between the University and the world outside. Through culture, creativity, and research, we share the University&#8217;s work with a broader audience.\u201d\n<\/blockquote><!-- People Item Automated: Quote People -->\n<div class=\"quote-people__visual\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image object-fit--cover\">\n        <!-- Template Image Component: default -->\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" width=\"\" height=\"\" rel=\"\" alt=\"Anouk WIES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=--thumbnail 150w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=--medium 300w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=--medium_large 768w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=--large 1024w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=--1536x1536 1536w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDcxMDhfX0Fub3VrIFdJRVM=--2048x2048 2048w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><!-- end Image Component -->\n    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-people__figcaption\">\n    <p class=\"quote-people__author\">Anouk WIES<\/p>\n    <p class=\"quote-people__position\">Strategic Advisor &#8211; Cell for Cultural Affairs<\/p>\n    <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item-automated\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/people\/anouk-wies\/\"\n        title=\"Anouk WIES\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon quote-people__link\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">View profile<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end People Item Automated -->        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n<p>Looking ahead, Espace Cultures plans to expand its interdisciplinary residencies and introduce new projects exploring sound, environment, and urban development.<\/p>\n\n<p>Wies emphasises that cultural activities contribute to personal growth and wellbeing. &#8220;What we offer allows students to learn beyond academics. It&#8217;s about providing alternative skills, building relationships and exploring what makes us human. When students graduate, they&#8217;ll remember their student life in Luxembourg also for performing on stage, participating in a play, or connecting with others through cultural activities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section\n    id=\"tabpanel-b044bed4-2183-43cc-a68e-9df83043b4a7\"\n    aria-labelledby=\"tab-b044bed4-2183-43cc-a68e-9df83043b4a7\"\n    class=\"tab-panel fade hidden is-hidden\"\n>\n    \n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"energising-campus-life\"\n    >\nEnergising campus life<\/h2>\n\n<p>Students are the real drivers behind campus life at the University of Luxembourg. With over 30 active clubs and associations covering everything from chess to theatre, sustainability to programming, these student-led groups bring energy and community to all three campuses. These student initiatives create places where people can connect, learn, and grow new friendships.<\/p>\n\n<p>The 2024 Student Initiative Awards further applauded these efforts by awarding innovative and successful groups, like the Student Association for Sustainability and the Writing Caf\u00e9, both of which are perfect examples of how students identify needs and develop creative solutions. &#8220;We started with a very specific goal: to spread sustainability on campus&#8221;, says Ulisse Bassi, whose association hosts popular SustainabiliTEA sessions where students discuss environmental issues over tea.<\/p>\n\n<p>These student initiatives address genuine needs in practical ways: The Writing Caf\u00e9, for instance, creates a distraction-free environment for participants to focus on their writing. &#8220;You will find that you are in a bit of a rutor a slump&#8221;, says Desmond Bast, &#8220;and you will come into this Writing Caf\u00e9 where they are quite strict: no phones,no tech&#8221;. Fellow participant Olga Kryvets adds that while&#8221;turning off all communications isn\u2019t easy, the results exceed expectations, especially for women in science&#8221;who find the Caf\u00e9 a safe and supportive space for their creativity.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Office of Student Life offers crucial support, helping student associations and clubs gain official recognition and funding, while also organising Campus Sports and other community-building activities. This strong foundation allows student creativity to flourish. Espace Cultures contributes with fun events like &#8220;The Stage is Yours&#8221;, where students and staff showcase their talents. &#8220;We take advantage of the interculturality and diverse community to help students open themselves to other cultures&#8221;, explains Anouk Wies from Espace Cultures, though she acknowledges the challenges of bringing together different cultural perspectives.<\/p>\n\n<p>The University&#8217;s international character with its diverse mix of nationalities and languages presents both challenges and opportunities. Student initiatives bridge these differences through shared interests, whether in the BelvalExpress theatre troupe, Uni.lu Choir, or UniJAM music sessions. Societies like the PULSE poetry club, Chess Club, and Roux Student Magazine provide creative outlets, while cultural associations help international students connect with their heritage while making new connections. As Vyara Noncheva from the Student Association for Sustainability explains, student associations and clubs create spaces &#8220;to bring students and staff from various backgrounds together&#8221; and transform this multinational campus into a connected community.<\/p>\n\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-unilux-blocks-gallery-carousel\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiper-gallery\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"A gallery of images\">\n        <!-- Swiper button Next & Prev -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-nav\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-nav__container\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-nav__grid\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-left \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-left\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- swiper slides -->\n        <ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            \n<li class=\"swiper-slide\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image swiper-slide__bg object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"Students performing during the Halloween edition of &quot;The Stage is Yours&quot;.\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lux-perform.jpeg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lux-perform-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lux-perform-768x482.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lux-perform.jpeg 794w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>            <p class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image-caption\">\n            The LuxInDancers dance group on stage on Belval Campus.        <\/p>\n    <\/figure><\/li>        <\/ul>\n\n        <!-- Swiper pagination -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-pagination\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination__bullets\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"section wp-block-unilux-blocks-facts-figures-highlighted \">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper facts-figures\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper facts-figures__container\">\n<h2 class=\"facts-figures__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"office-of-student-life\"\n    >\nOffice of Student Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"facts-figures__text wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">The Office of Student Life enriches university life by organizing engaging activities, supporting student clubs, and connecting students with resources to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"facts-figures__items wp-block-unilux-blocks-facts-figures-highlighted-item-wrapper\">\n    <li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-facts-figures-highlighted-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper facts-figures-item\">\n<div class=\"facts-figures-item__number wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facts-figures-item__description wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list justify-center\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<section\n    id=\"tabpanel-54dd7ac2-ead1-48a8-81a2-f5f3cb5b87f2\"\n    aria-labelledby=\"tab-54dd7ac2-ead1-48a8-81a2-f5f3cb5b87f2\"\n    class=\"tab-panel fade hidden is-hidden\"\n>\n    \n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"fundraising-for-impact-interview-with-philippe-lameschhead-of-the-office-of-fundraising\"\n    >\nFundraising for impact &#8211; Interview with Philippe Lamesch,<br>Head of the Office of Fundraising<\/h2>\n\n<p>The University of Luxembourg\u2019s main focus is on conducting cutting-edge research and attracting talented students. These two priorities are also the driving force behind the work of the Fundraising Office.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"for-the-university-of-luxembourg-how-important-is-fundraising\"\n    >\nFor the University of Luxembourg, how important is fundraising?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Our role is to support research excellence and student recruitment, especially as research becomes more complex and competitive. Even projects that receive excellent reviews don\u2019t always secure funding anymore. That\u2019s where we step in \u2013 by helping identify and engage donors who can offer alternative sources of funding.<\/p>\n\n<p>At the same time, a university is only as strong as its student body. At the Master&#8217;s level, we are committed to attracting even more talented students, and expanding our scholarship offering is a key part of that ambition.<\/p>\n\n<p>So that\u2019s another area where I see a lot of value in fundraising: by developing a solid scholarship programme, we can attract excellent students who otherwise wouldn\u2019t be able to afford to study here.<\/p>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quote-people\">\n    <div class=\"quote-people\" role=\"group\">\n        <figure class=\"quote-people__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"quote-people__blockquote\">\n    <span class=\"quote-people__quote\">\u201f<\/span>\n    By developing a solid scholarship programme, we can attract excellent students who otherwise wouldn\u2019t be able to afford to study here.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__visual\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"portrait of P. Lamesch\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lamesch.jpeg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lamesch.jpeg 173w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/lamesch-150x150.jpeg 150w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__figcaption\">\n<p class=\"quote-people__author wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Philippe Lamesch<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"quote-people__position wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Head of Office of Fundraising<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/people\/philippe-lamesch\/\"\n        title=\"View Profile\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon quote-people__link\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">View profile<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"can-you-share-a-story-or-example-that-illustrates-this-impact\"\n    >\nCan you share a story or example that illustrates this impact?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We have a broad mix of supporters: private individuals, families, large international foundations, and even people who include us in their legacies.<\/p>\n\n<p>One example I can share involves an older gentleman who started small \u2013 donating just a few thousand euros per year to support student travel grants. These grants allowed students to attend conferences or visit research labs abroad.<\/p>\n\n<p>Over time, we got to know him better and learned that he didn\u2019t have children or close family. Supporting students was his way of staying connected with young people. What we didn\u2019t know until after he passed away, was that he had set up a foundation and designated the University as the main beneficiary. It turns out the foundation is worth around 80 million euros \u2013 the largest foundation ever created by a private Luxembourgish citizen.<\/p>\n\n<p>What\u2019s really moving is that when the University was first created, he was a sceptic. But over time, through his personal involvement as philanthropist and his exchanges with students, his perspective shifted completely. So much so that he entrusted his entire legacy to the institution.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"so-what-are-your-aspirations-or-goals-for-the-coming-years\"\n    >\nSo what are your aspirations or goals for the coming years?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Looking ahead, I hope to see fundraising grow into a much larger and more strategic operation. Of course the University also relies on donations. They allow us to develop areas that are underfunded by public sources, especially those aligned with our research priorities.<\/p>\n\n<p>For me, the future of fundraising is not just about raising more money. It\u2019s about creating a strong, vibrant community of people who believe in the University\u2019s mission and want to support it \u2013 whether through funding, advocacy, or engagement.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-v2\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/fundraising\/\" target=\"\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2 icon--lg wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--funding \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--funding\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Find out more about Fundraising<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section\n    id=\"tabpanel-a67d0482-4d49-4098-87f8-ac2026349eb7\"\n    aria-labelledby=\"tab-a67d0482-4d49-4098-87f8-ac2026349eb7\"\n    class=\"tab-panel fade hidden is-hidden\"\n>\n    \n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"alumni-in-the-spotlight\"\n    >\nAlumni in the spotlight<\/h2>\n<div class=\"py-48 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-list\">\n    \n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"    >\n<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-wrap -mx-16 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item-wrapper\">\n    <li class=\"w-full md:w-1\/2 p-16 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-list-item\">\n    <div class=\"list-people bg-theme wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper list-people__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper list-people__visual\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image w-full object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/samhi.jpeg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper list-people__body\">\n<h3 class=\"list-people__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"dr-jordan-samhi\"\n    >\nDr Jordan SAMHI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"list-people__description wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">French researcher specialised<br>in Software Engineering and Software Security<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8Da3q1N9bcw\"\n        title=\"View profile\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon list-people__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">More about his research<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full md:w-1\/2 p-16 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item-automated\"><div class=\"ulux-card card-people bg-theme\"><div class=\"list-people bg-theme\">\n    <div class=\"list-people__container\">\n        <div class=\"list-people__visual\">\n            <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image\">\n                <!-- Template Image Component: default -->\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" width=\"\" height=\"\" rel=\"\" alt=\"Dr. Bego\u00f1a TALAVERA AND\u00daJAR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=--thumbnail 150w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=--medium 300w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=--medium_large 768w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=--large 1024w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=--1536x1536 1536w,https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person-image\/NTAwNDExNTdfX0JlZ2_DsWEgVEFMQVZFUkEgQU5Ew5pKQVI=--2048x2048 2048w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><!-- end Image Component -->\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-people__body\">\n            <h3 class=\"list-people__title\">Dr. Bego\u00f1a TALAVERA AND\u00daJAR<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"list-people__description\">Research and Development Specialist<\/p>\n            <div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item-automated\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/lcsb-en\/people\/begona-talavera-andujar\/\"\n        title=\"Dr. Bego\u00f1a TALAVERA AND\u00daJAR\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon list-people__link link-absolute\"\n        target=\"\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dr Jordan Samhi (33) was honoured with an Outstanding PhD Thesis Award of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) in 2024 and with an Excellent Thesis Award of the University in 2023. He works as a research scientist at the University\u2019s Interdisciplinary Centre SnT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"1fb6db9d-eec1-41a5-93c7-956844aaed82\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"why-is-your-research-important-for-society\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-8714152d-158a-4a25-9c2c-dac22a8b6ff4\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-8714152d-158a-4a25-9c2c-dac22a8b6ff4\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-8714152d-158a-4a25-9c2c-dac22a8b6ff4\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Why is your research important for society?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-8714152d-158a-4a25-9c2c-dac22a8b6ff4\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-8714152d-158a-4a25-9c2c-dac22a8b6ff4\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;1fb6db9d-eec1-41a5-93c7-956844aaed82&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>My research focuses on mobile security. With around six billion people worldwide now using smartphones, my work has the potential to directly benefit millions, even billions, of users. For example, during my doctoral studies, I collaborated with Google to help them identify and remove malware from the Google Play Store, which allowed to safeguard millions of users from harmful applications.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"what-experiences-during-your-phd-at-uni-lu-helped-you-most\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-3de5ddc4-fbac-4a8f-af0c-74fb393143c9\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3de5ddc4-fbac-4a8f-af0c-74fb393143c9\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-3de5ddc4-fbac-4a8f-af0c-74fb393143c9\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                What experiences during your PhD at Uni.lu helped you most?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-3de5ddc4-fbac-4a8f-af0c-74fb393143c9\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-3de5ddc4-fbac-4a8f-af0c-74fb393143c9\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;1fb6db9d-eec1-41a5-93c7-956844aaed82&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>The support and guidance from my supervisors greatly enhanced my learning and research quality. Additionally, interactions with colleagues and teaching activities encouraged me to explore new ideas, consider different perspectives, and think innovatively.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"what-is-something-at-the-university-that-you-loved-being-a-part-of\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-703204f1-12d8-4c72-8fb3-4f24e95a5fe6\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-703204f1-12d8-4c72-8fb3-4f24e95a5fe6\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-703204f1-12d8-4c72-8fb3-4f24e95a5fe6\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                What is something at the University that you loved being a part of?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-703204f1-12d8-4c72-8fb3-4f24e95a5fe6\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-703204f1-12d8-4c72-8fb3-4f24e95a5fe6\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;1fb6db9d-eec1-41a5-93c7-956844aaed82&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>I appreciated being part of an institution committed to creating a positive impact in the world through research. The University of Luxembourg is not just a workplace; it\u2019s a vibrant community of intelligent and driven people who support each other. This collaborative and inspiring environment provided me with the resources and motivation necessary to excel in my research.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dr Bego\u00f1a Talavera And\u00fajar (28), a pharmacist from Spain, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Environmental Cheminformatics group at the University\u2019s Interdisciplinary Centre LCSB. She was honoured with an Excellent Thesis Award of the University in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"14666a6a-d242-44db-bc2a-93d5b676f26f\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"why-is-your-research-important-for-society\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-86f8c4be-38a3-4193-abf0-00555115a326\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-86f8c4be-38a3-4193-abf0-00555115a326\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-86f8c4be-38a3-4193-abf0-00555115a326\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Why is your research important for society?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-86f8c4be-38a3-4193-abf0-00555115a326\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-86f8c4be-38a3-4193-abf0-00555115a326\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;14666a6a-d242-44db-bc2a-93d5b676f26f&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>Alzheimer\u2019s disease and Parkinson\u2019s disease are the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Genetic factors alone typically explain less than 10 per cent of cases, which indicates that other factors, including environmental chemicals, may play an important role.My PhD focused on finding \u201cchemical fingerprints\u201d indifferent biological samples such as blood, for example,and environmental samples such as dust that could help us understand these complex and multifactorial diseases.This is paramount for advancing personalised medicine.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.fnr.lu\/research-with-impact-fnr-highlight\/spotlight-environmental-factors-and-their-role\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            >Read more about her research<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"what-experiences-during-your-phd-at-uni-lu-helped-you-most\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-9a9e8393-bf0c-4409-afaa-154a0cdc31eb\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-9a9e8393-bf0c-4409-afaa-154a0cdc31eb\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-9a9e8393-bf0c-4409-afaa-154a0cdc31eb\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                What experiences during your PhD at Uni.lu helped you most?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-9a9e8393-bf0c-4409-afaa-154a0cdc31eb\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-9a9e8393-bf0c-4409-afaa-154a0cdc31eb\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;14666a6a-d242-44db-bc2a-93d5b676f26f&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>During my PhD, the interactions with different colleagues from various disciplines at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University have been instrumental in advancing my research.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"what-is-something-at-the-university-that-you-loved-being-a-part-of\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-a60b1dbb-76ff-47c5-a910-ec7f74bd1162\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-a60b1dbb-76ff-47c5-a910-ec7f74bd1162\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-a60b1dbb-76ff-47c5-a910-ec7f74bd1162\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                What is something at the University that you loved being a part of?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-a60b1dbb-76ff-47c5-a910-ec7f74bd1162\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-a60b1dbb-76ff-47c5-a910-ec7f74bd1162\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;14666a6a-d242-44db-bc2a-93d5b676f26f&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>I love the international and multicultural environment of the University of Luxembourg. This not only facilitated my integration in Luxembourg but also enriched both my professional and personal growth.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"py-48 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-list\">\n    \n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"    >\n<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-wrap -mx-16 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item-wrapper\">\n    <li class=\"w-full md:w-1\/2 p-16 wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-list-item\">\n    <div class=\"list-people bg-theme wp-block-unilux-blocks-people-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper list-people__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper list-people__visual\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image w-full object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/citeroni.jpeg\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper list-people__body\">\n<h3 class=\"list-people__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"dr-nicole-citeroni\"\n    >\nDr Nicole CITERONI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"list-people__description wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Postdoctoral researcher in International Law at Lund University in Sweden<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.law.lu.se\/nicole-citeroni\"\n        title=\"View profile\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon list-people__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dr Salijona Dyrmishi (28), a computer scientist with Albanian nationality, received an Excellent Thesis Award of the University in 2024 and works as a postdoctoral researcher at the research group SerVal at the University\u2019s Interdisciplinary Centre SnT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"a87e1426-75b2-4b92-80b7-4169ff200be4\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"why-is-your-research-important-for-society\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-6648dd41-3282-4fcb-8fe1-235cf21ecf12\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-6648dd41-3282-4fcb-8fe1-235cf21ecf12\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-6648dd41-3282-4fcb-8fe1-235cf21ecf12\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Why is your research important for society?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-6648dd41-3282-4fcb-8fe1-235cf21ecf12\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-6648dd41-3282-4fcb-8fe1-235cf21ecf12\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;a87e1426-75b2-4b92-80b7-4169ff200be4&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>My research focuses on improving the security of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by addressing adversarial attacks. This is important because AI is used everywhere now, from healthcare to finance to cybersecurity. If we can build AI systems that are more reliable and harder to fool, we make sure they can be trusted in real-world situations where mistakes can have serious consequences.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-button\"    aria-disabled=\"false\"\n    >\n    <a\n        role=\"link\"\n        aria-disabled=\"false\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AD5uB0sp4Bo\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            >Learn more about her research<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"what-experiences-during-your-phd-at-uni-lu-helped-you-most\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-d2df145f-bfcb-4fa8-add4-282cfe66ebde\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-d2df145f-bfcb-4fa8-add4-282cfe66ebde\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-d2df145f-bfcb-4fa8-add4-282cfe66ebde\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                What experiences during your PhD at Uni.lu helped you most?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-d2df145f-bfcb-4fa8-add4-282cfe66ebde\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-d2df145f-bfcb-4fa8-add4-282cfe66ebde\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;a87e1426-75b2-4b92-80b7-4169ff200be4&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>One of the biggest advantages was having close contact with my supervisor and more senior PhD students in our group. Another big learning moment was participating in the FNR JUMP programme on research\/tech commercialisation funding, because it pushed me to think with more of a business mindset and explain the value of my work to people outside academia.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"what-is-something-at-the-university-that-you-loved-being-a-part-of\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-456c4c6c-b058-4b3d-bad5-f37c6a02cd5e\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-456c4c6c-b058-4b3d-bad5-f37c6a02cd5e\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-456c4c6c-b058-4b3d-bad5-f37c6a02cd5e\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                What is something at the University that you loved being a part of?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-456c4c6c-b058-4b3d-bad5-f37c6a02cd5e\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-456c4c6c-b058-4b3d-bad5-f37c6a02cd5e\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;a87e1426-75b2-4b92-80b7-4169ff200be4&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>I loved the diversity at uni.lu, as it brought together researchers from all over the world. It was inspiring to work alongside great minds who approached problems in unique ways. Also, there are plenty of resources and funding opportunities, which help you focus on your work without constantly worrying about finances.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dr Nicole Citeroni (32) received an Excellent Thesis Award of the University of Luxembourg in 2023 and is about to start working as an associate legal officer at the International Criminal Court.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion accordion accordion--theme accordion-standard\" data-reference=\"3e3a6011-fd1c-4866-bac3-63e1590cad54\" data-accordion-type=\"standard\"><div class=\"accordion__item  wp-block-unilux-blocks-accordion-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"accordion__header\"\n                    id=\"why-is-your-research-important-for-society\"\n        >\n        <button\n            type=\"button\"\n            id=\"accordion-labelledby-737af4e7-8098-4ac5-a3af-950021eba99a\"\n            class=\"accordion__button collapsed\"\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n            aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-737af4e7-8098-4ac5-a3af-950021eba99a\"\n            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n            data-bs-target=\"#accordion-panel-737af4e7-8098-4ac5-a3af-950021eba99a\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"accordion__title\">\n                                Why is your research important for society?            <\/span>\n\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-down \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-down\"><\/use><\/svg>        <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"accordion-panel-737af4e7-8098-4ac5-a3af-950021eba99a\"\n        class=\"accordion__collapse collapse\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"accordion-labelledby-737af4e7-8098-4ac5-a3af-950021eba99a\"\n        data-bs-parent=\"[data-reference=&quot;3e3a6011-fd1c-4866-bac3-63e1590cad54&quot;]\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"accordion__body \">\n            \n<p>The difficulties I encountered while writing my doctoral dissertation were the moments when I challenged myself and learned the most. 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