{"id":17390,"date":"2024-11-28T09:58:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/?post_type=news&p=17390"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:21:35","slug":"celebrating-the-power-of-partnership","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fdef-en\/news\/celebrating-the-power-of-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the power of partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) at the University of Luxembourg was delighted to host its third annual Partnership Event on 26 November 2024 at the Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nBuilding bridges between academia and industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This event serves as a vital link between academia, business, and civil society, helping to foster knowledge exchange, talent development, and collaboration. Each year, the Partnership Event brings together over 100 participants, including University representatives, private and institutional partners to celebrate academic excellence and confer awards to the Faculty’s top-performing students. This year, FDEF proudly introduced two new awards sponsored by HSBC and Advanzia Bank, bringing the total number of prizes to 25. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Prof. Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Jobin<\/a>, Vice Rector for Partnerships and International Relations, opened the evening by praising the award winners for their academic achievements and underlining the importance of partnerships for the entire University community. Prof. Katalin Ligeti<\/a>, Dean of FDEF, highlighted the impact of collaboration between academia and industry, stating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \u201f<\/span>\n Our partnerships build a bridge between the academic world and the professional one. We exchange ideas, develop programmes, and analyse results together. We are continually working to create the best possible opportunities for today\u2019s students and tomorrow\u2019s leaders.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Prof. Katalin LIGETI <\/p>\n\n\n

Dean of FDEF<\/p>\n\n

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Prof. Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Jobin, Vice Rector for Partnerships and International Relations<\/em><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\u201cWe need you. Your values, your ambitions, and your dreams.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The award ceremony offered FDEF\u2019s esteemed partners an opportunity to share insights on the value of their partnerships and their impact on talent development, their organisations, and society at large. Patrick Schon, Audit Partner at PwC, noted that the firm conducted multiple interviews with University of Luxembourg students this year, resulting in more than 40 hires. Kahina El Hajji, HR Director at the Bank of China, shared that since 2015, the bank was happy to welcome 15 University of Luxembourg students into its ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The representatives from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, PICTET, ATOZ, the Economist Club of Luxembourg, and other partners thanked the University for cultivating exceptional talent. Luxembourg Stock Exchange CFO Pierre Schoonbroodt, addressing students, said, \u201cWe need you. Your values, your ambitions, and your dreams.\u201d Florent Thill, Partner at KPMG, underscored the critical role of academic innovation in driving progress in the banking sector, while HSBC\u2019s CEO, Emanuele Vignoli, inspired students to \u201cstay curious, invest in themselves, and never stop learning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pierre Schoonbroodt, CFO Luxembourg Stock Exchange<\/em><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each awardee was invited on stage to receive their prize from the corresponding sponsors. Happy to be given this opportunity, the laureates expressed gratitude towards the award sponsors, professors, supervisors and their families. HSBC awardee Arta Sinamati thanked the University for its \u201ctop-notch education,\u201d while ATOZ laureate Elizaveta Kozlova shared, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing more satisfying than recognition for our hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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HSBC awardee Arta Sinamati<\/em><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the ceremony, participants enjoyed a networking cocktail at MUDAM\u2019s caf\u00e9, where they reconnected, exchanged ideas, and celebrated achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FDEF extends its heartfelt gratitude to all partners for their continuous support and congratulates this year\u2019s award winners on their achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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