Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine
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Luxembourg Centre for Socio-Environmental SystemsScienteens Academies
During school holidays (Easter and summer break), the Scienteens Lab organises one-week long interdisciplinary workshops dedicated to students aged 15-16 and over. These are unique opportunities to discover different fields, perform lab experiments, work with other budding scientists and catch a glimpse of the life of a researcher. You are interested in science and curious about research? You like experimenting and discovering new scientific concepts? Join one of our Scienteens Academies:
- A biology workshop in spring
- Three workshops during the summer (sustainability, computer science & biology)
1. Easter and summer workshop in Systems Biology
Participants (aged 16 and over) analyse the growth behaviour and the enzyme activity of the bacterium Escherichia coli. They get to work in a lab with other students, to learn more about biological processes, develop mathematical models and run computer simulations. First, they collect data through practical work in the laboratory, using techniques such as cell culture, spectrophotometry and quantitative analysis of enzymatic reactions. Then, they learn to analyse the data they generated, to develop mathematical models and to run computer-based simulations. To conclude the week, the budding researchers learn to present the project and their results with scientific posters.
2. Summer workshop on Sustainability
This Scienteens Academy focuses on sustainability. It addresses questions about the future of our planet, renewable energies and climate change. This five-day interdisciplinary workshop combines physics, environmental science, engineering and technology-relevant topics.
24-28 August 2026
The participants (aged 15 and over) conduct various experiments related to the role of carbon dioxide and renewable energy technologies such as solar cells, discuss whether Luxembourg could generate enough energy to cover its need in a renewable way, and learn more about carbon footprint, mobility and ecosystem management. The programme includes scientific talks, experiments, lab visits and discussion with researchers and experts from the University of Luxembourg and Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST).
This Scienteens Academy is supported by André Losch Foundation.
3. Summer workshop in Computer Science & Space Engineering
This new Scienteens Academy focuses on computer science and space engineering. Participants (aged 15 and over) discover how to programme satellites.
17-20 August 2026
During four days, they get to try their hand at coding and to explore the field of space mission design through hands-on activities and lab visits. They also meet researchers from the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg and learn more about their work. More information coming soon.
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4. Workshop on Cancer Research
This Scienteens Academy focuses on cancer research, combining lab activities with insightful talks from cancer researchers. This five-day workshop offers participants (aged 16 and over) a unique opportunity to explore skin cancer from the perspective of both biologists and physicists.
Next edition in 2027
The budding scientists manipulate and observe human skin cancer cells under sterile conditions. They study the effects of UV light on the genetic material of bacteria and learn how sunscreen works, evaluating the effectiveness of their homemade sunscreen using physics instruments such as a spectrometer. They discover the translational research needed to better understand this disease and tackle questions such as: How can we treat a particular cancer? What drugs might be effective? Why do some patients develop resistance to certain drugs? And how can we deal with this?
This Scienteens Academy is supported by the Fondation Loutsch-Weydert.
Practical information
Scienteens Academy 2026 in systems biology
From Monday 30 March to Thursday 2 April
From Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July
At the Scienteens Lab on Campus Belval (BT1)
Scienteens Academy 2026 in computer science & space engineering
Fron Monday 17 to Thursday 20 August
On Campus Belval
Scienteens Academy 2026 on sustainability, climate change and renewable energies
From Monday 24 to Friday 28 August
At the Scienteens Lab on Campus Belval (Maison des Matériaux (ANAS) and LIST building)
Scienteens Academy 2027 on cancer research
Next edition in 2027 – Dates will be announced at the beginning of the year
At the Scienteens Lab on Campus Belval (BT1)
Addresses of the buildings in Belval:
- BT1 – 7 avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette
- ANAS – 30 avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette
- LIST building – 41 rue du Brill L-4422 Belvaux
- MSA – 2 avenue de l’Université L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette
Standard price for all the Scienteens Academies: 80 EUR
Each Scienteens Academy is conducted in one language.
In 2026, the Easter workshop in systems biology will be in English.
The summer workshop on the same topic will be in German (& Luxembourgish).
The summer workshops on sustainability and in computer science will be conducted in English.
The number of participants is limited. The Scienteens Lab team will select up to 15 students for each workshop. In order to apply for a Scienteens Academy, candidates have to fill in a registration form and answer a few questions about their motivation and previous experience. The selection is based on their answers. Candidates selected by our team will be informed shortly after submitting their application. When 15 students have been accepted for a workshop, the registrations are closed.
What are we looking for? Highly motivated students who are keen to discover scientific research. Young people who enjoy interdisciplinarity, teamwork and scientific discussions. No previous experience/knowledge is necessary. Rather than very experienced participants, we are looking forward to training enthusiastic learners who are ready to acquire new skills with us. Last but not least, students who contemplate a future in science and want to experience first-hand what a job in that field could look like.