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    FDEF Newsletter – March 2022

    Research, teaching and outreach highlights from the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance. 

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    Prof. Luca Ratti Awarded Jean Monnet Chair in EU Labour Law

    Open Sesame! Associate Professor Luca Ratti hopes to open the minds of Bachelor and Master students to the possibility of creating a sustainable European social model with the SESaMe (Towards a Sustainable European Social Model) project. Prof. Ratti has been awarded a prestigious Jean Monnet Chair in EU Labour Law to carry out the three-year…

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    Job Opening in Supply Chain Management

    The Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in Supply Chain Management and who will be working under the supervision of Prof. Benny Mantin.

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    Three FDEF students receive the Portabella Scholarship

    Offered by the Foundation Luis Portabella y Conte Lacoste in order to support University of Luxembourg students in their studies, the 2022 Portabella Scholarship is awarded to three FDEF students: 

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    Where is my stuff? Supply chains in turbulent times II

    Shortages, delays, empty shelves, higher prices, stockpiling. The supply chain problems are mounting since the beginning of the pandemic and the effects are felt by almost every sector of the economy. Construction for instance was severely affected by drastic shortages of materials coupled with high steel and wood prices. The automotive sector still cannot deliver…

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    Statement of solidarity

    On behalf of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, we are profoundly saddened and troubled by the events in Ukraine. We extend our sincere support to all those whose lives are impacted, including our Ukrainian colleagues and students here in Luxembourg.

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    2.2M in FNR CORE funding for FDEF Research

    The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)’s central programme, CORE, seeks to strengthen the scientific quality of public research corresponding to the country’s research priorities. The multi-annual thematic research programme supports researchers at all stages of their careers, from postdoc to leading researchers.The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance is proud to announce that five FNR…

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    A new model to improve storage operations in electricity markets

    The growing share of renewable power generation along with increasing demand for electric mobility changes electricity systems around the world. Challenges include unforeseen and costly imbalances created by fluctuations in renewable power supply that threaten grid stability as well as surges in demand from electric vehicles that lead to load curtailment and decrease transformer lifetime.…

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    Research Excellence Celebrated at FDEF

    On 2 February 2022, the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance held its third annual FDEF Research Awards to celebrate excellence in research. After a welcome from FDEF Dean, Prof. Katalin Ligeti, Prof. Benny Mantin, Head of the Research Committee, presented the research achievements of the Faculty in 2021. Among these highlights, the announcement of 18…

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    FDEF and Clifford Chance launch new Moot Court season

    Eighteen Bachelor and Master of Laws students, their thirteen coaches, six law professors and a dedicated group of representatives from our Moot Court partner Clifford Chance Luxembourg all came together for a virtual kick-off session on 18 January 2022. It was a moment to welcome the University of Luxembourg Moot Court community and facilitate exchange…

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