Category: Research

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    Excellent Doctoral Thesis Awards 2022 in science

    The Doctoral School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) at the University of Luxembourg has recently awarded 13 doctoral candidates for their outstanding doctoral thesis. Their research covers a wide variety of topics, tackling important issues and providing innovative solutions. They now continue their career in both academia and industry.

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    Math conference highlights need to strengthen cross-area cooperation

    Homotopy is used in many fields of science and the term stands, roughly speaking, for increased flexibility. The aim of the conference on “Interactions and Applications of Homotopical Algebra and Geometry” was to bring together leading scholars from both areas as well as the best experts in applications – all too often living in three…

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    ReShape: A cultural exploration of many dimensions

    Abstract art baffles some, enchants others, but for over 100 years has been at the heart of modern culture and design. Paintings are full of shapes, curves and colours but what makes a piece of art pleasing to watch?

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    Active lipids enable intelligent swimming under nutrient limitation

    Biophysicists from the University of Luxembourg have uncovered how microplankton – key photosynthetic organisms which produce nearly 50% of the oxygen we breathe – adopt a thrifty lifestyle when nutrients turn limiting. They strategically harness internal lipids to regulate swimming properties to maximize their fitness.

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    Faculty professors among winners at the FNR Awards 2022

    Continuing the tradition of honouring researchers, professors, and scientific mediators from diverse disciplines, the 14th edition of the FNR Awards took place on the Belval campus of the University of Luxembourg on Thursday 20 October 2022.

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    4th Mathematical Careers Day offers insights into varied job options

    If you thought a Bachelor or a Master or even a PhD in Mathematics can only lead to a career in academia or teaching, think again.

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    Conference on smart grids first in a series on AI and its application

    Organised by the Department of Engineering (DoE), the conference “Smart Grids: A New Energy Paradigm” was held on 14 October 2022.

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    Launch of 2nd year programme for doctors undergoing specialty training

    During the week of 26 to 30 September 2022, the University of Luxembourg welcomed young doctors who have started their specialisation studies in general medicine, neurology and medical oncology on its Limperstberg campus. The introductory week was launched in the presence of numerous representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, teachers, colleagues from…

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    Conference on Continuing Administrative Studies and Training a success

    On 6, 7 and 8 October, the University’s Medicine Department hosted the 39th Conference on Continuing Administrative Studies and Training, organised by the AUFEMO (Association of French-Speaking and European University Administrations in Medicine and Odontology).

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    University welcomes more than a hundred students for its 3rd Math Camp

    The Math Camp is organised annually at the beginning of the academic year. It offers a mathematical warm up to all first-year students to ease the transition between high school and university, and is divided into two independent weeks: a Boot Camp which serves as a refresher course on high school level mathematics and a…

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