{"id":374,"date":"2023-06-15T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T16:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.prod.unilu.spikeseed.cloud\/research-en\/?page_id=374"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:49:41","slug":"ias","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/ias\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\"><div class=\"section py-0 section wp-block-unilux-blocks-navigation-and-hero py-0\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"4bcdd15c-c248-44da-8f5a-7d694ce74824\">\n    <nav\n        id=\"secondary-navigation\"\n        role=\"navigation\"\n        aria-label=\"Secondary menu\"\n        class=\"secondary-nav\"\n    >\n        <button\n            class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\"\n       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\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"IAS icons\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-hero-main.png\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-hero-main-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-hero-main-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-hero-main-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-hero-main-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-hero-main.png 1750w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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\/>    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper hero__container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">The University of Luxembourg wishes to overcome boundaries between disciplines and sectors, and considers that an increased interdisciplinarity is among the stakes of the University\u2019s and Luxembourg\u2019s next steps in its international research and innovation development. Based on this, the University has established in 2020 an Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS).<\/p>\n\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.uni.lu\/research-en\/ias\/funding-instruments\/\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n        class=\"btn btn--primary\"\n            >Funding Instruments<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<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.uni.lu\/research-en\/ias\/funded-projects\/\"\n                target=\"_self\"\n        class=\"btn btn--secondary\"\n            >Funded Projects<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"the-missions-of-the-ias\"\n    >\nThe missions of the IAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) has four main missions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>To<\/strong> <strong>leverage<\/strong> bold and interdisciplinary research at the very forefront of science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>To<\/strong> <strong>represent<\/strong> the University of Luxembourg\u2019s principles of excellence, interdisciplinarity and internationality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>To<\/strong> <strong>build<\/strong> bridges between the University&#8217;s community, international visitors and Luxembourg society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>To<\/strong> <strong>contribute<\/strong> to the attraction and retention of international talent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><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\/8\/2026\/03\/12154945\/UNI_Logo_Institute-for-Advanced-Studies_rgb-1.png\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Luxembourg is a research-oriented University in a country that nurtures and promotes its research and innovation ecosystem, aiming at a knowledge-based economy at the heart of Europe. After more than 20 years of existence, the University of Luxembourg has become an epicentre for creating new knowledge and technology, with both local and global socio-economic and cultural impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Luxembourg wishes to overcome boundaries between disciplines and sectors, and considers that an increased interdisciplinarity is among the stakes of the University\u2019s and Luxembourg\u2019s next steps in its international research and innovation development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<p><strong>Statement on Research Funding Procedures at IAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We note the recent press coverage containing allegations on the allocation of IAS research funds. In our view these articles contain several factual inaccuracies and do not reflect how the decision-making process was conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A jury member involved in the process formally excluded themselves from all discussions and decisions concerning their own project and had no knowledge of the deliberations that led to its selection, fully following the University\u2019s Code of Conduct and IAS governance procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any potential conflict of interest was identified from the outset and managed transparently, demonstrating that safeguards function as intended. The entire process was documented and fully compliant with established rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IAS statutes also stipulate that Scientific Council terms of mandate are not renewable; new terms of mandate are only possible through re-election, a procedure consistently followed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute for Advanced Studies is committed to transparency and fairness and expects that reporting accurately reflects the facts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"number-of-ias-funding-instruments-involved-in-the-different-faculties-and-interdisciplinary-centres-of-the-university-of-luxembourg\"\n    >\nNumber of IAS funding instruments involved in the different Faculties and Interdisciplinary Centres of the University of Luxembourg<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"legend-funding-instruments\"\n    >\nLegend: Funding instruments<\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/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<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\" alt=\"IAS funding instrument color code: Distinguished, Audacity, Young Academics, Brainstorm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/ias-disciplines-projects-2-legend.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/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\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the FSTM departments. Physics &amp; Materials Science: Distinguished 3, Audacity 9, Young Academics 2, Brainstorm 2. Computer Science: Audacity 4, Brainstorm 3. Life Sciences &amp; Medicine: Audacity 2, Young Academics 1. Engineering: Audacity 5, Young Academics 1, Brainstorm 1. Mathematics: Audacity 1, Distinguished 1.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/08155303\/ias-disciplines-projects-fac-fstm-7.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">    <\/figure><\/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\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the FDEF departments. Law: Audacity 5, Young Academics 1, Brainstorm 1. Finance: Distinguished 1, Young Academics 1. Economics &amp; Management: Distinguished 1, Young Academics 1, Brainstorm 1.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/08155304\/ias-disciplines-projects-fac-fdef-7.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">    <\/figure><\/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\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the FHSE departments. Education &amp; Social Work: Audacity 1. Humanities: Audacity 4, Brainstorm 1. Behavioural &amp; Cognitive Sciences: Audacity 5, Young Academics 4, Brainstorm 3. Social Sciences: Audacity 4, Young Academics 1, Brainstorm 3. Geography &amp; Spatial Planning: Audacity 3, Young Academics 1.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/08155305\/ias-disciplines-projects-fac-fhse-7.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">    <\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the SnT. Audacity 3, Young Academics 2.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/ias-disciplines-projects-center-snt-2.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">    <\/figure><\/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\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the LCSB. Distinguished 1, Audacity 12, Young Academics 3.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/08155303\/ias-disciplines-projects-centre-lcsb-7.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">    <\/figure><\/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\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the C2DH. Audacity 1, Brainstorm 1.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/ias-disciplines-projects-centre-c2dh-2.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\">    <\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the LCEL. Brainstorm 1.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/14094626\/ias-disciplines-projects-centre-lcel-6.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/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\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\" alt=\"Figure representing the IAS funding instruments involved in the LCSES. Distinguished 1.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/14094627\/ias-disciplines-projects-centre-lcses-6.png\" style=\"width: 350px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"more-about-ias-activities\"\n    >\nMore about IAS activities<\/h4>\n\n\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\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/17125213\/All-IAS-Dec2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">View the relations between the funding instruments and the Departments and ICs<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--download \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--download\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/01144855\/IAS-Calls-Events-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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--xl wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"quick-link__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">2026 IAS Calls and Events<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--download \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--download\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"events-workshops-and-doctoral-defences-related-to-ias-projects\"\n    >\nEvents, workshops, and doctoral defences related to IAS projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card-group flex flex-wrap justify-center sm:justify-start -mx-16\"><li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\"><div class=\"ulux-card card-event bg-theme \">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/18155427\/rishikesh-parma-300x209.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/18155427\/rishikesh-parma-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/18155427\/rishikesh-parma-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/18155427\/rishikesh-parma.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__body\">\n            <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date-container\">\n                <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date\">\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__day\">Monday<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__number\">27<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__month\">April<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"min-w-0\">\n                    <div class=\"ulux-card__category break-words\">Doctoral defences, Free of charge<\/div>\n                    <time class=\"ulux-card__date\" datetime=\"2026-04-27\">\n                        27 April 2026, 17.30 &#8211; 19.30                    <\/time>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"ulux-card__title break-words\">\n                <a class=\"link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/doctoral-defence-alessandro-tugnetti\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Doctoral defence: Alessandro TUGNETTI                <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n                        <a class=\"link-text ulux-card__link link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/doctoral-defence-alessandro-tugnetti\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--2xs\"><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<\/li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\">\n\n<li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\"><div class=\"ulux-card card-event bg-theme \">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/DSSE-Defence-Picture-300x300.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/DSSE-Defence-Picture.png 530w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/DSSE-Defence-Picture-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/06\/DSSE-Defence-Picture-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__body\">\n            <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date-container\">\n                <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date\">\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__day\">Tuesday<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__number\">28<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__month\">April<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"min-w-0\">\n                    <div class=\"ulux-card__category break-words\">Doctoral defences, In-person event<\/div>\n                    <time class=\"ulux-card__date\" datetime=\"2026-04-28\">\n                        28 April 2026, 13.00 &#8211; 16.00                    <\/time>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"ulux-card__title break-words\">\n                <a class=\"link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/doctoral-defence-tobias-michael-fischbach\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Doctoral Defence: Tobias Michael FISCHBACH                <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n                        <a class=\"link-text ulux-card__link link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/doctoral-defence-tobias-michael-fischbach\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--2xs\"><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<\/li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\">\n\n<li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\"><div class=\"ulux-card card-event bg-theme \">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/04083309\/image-1-300x273.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/04083309\/image-1.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/04083309\/image-1-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__body\">\n            <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date-container\">\n                <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date\">\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__day\">Wednesday<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__number\">29<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__month\">April<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"min-w-0\">\n                    <div class=\"ulux-card__category break-words\">Courses and workshops, Free of charge, In-person event<\/div>\n                    <time class=\"ulux-card__date\" datetime=\"2026-04-29\">\n                        29 April 2026, 14.00 &#8211; 17.00                    <\/time>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"ulux-card__title break-words\">\n                <a class=\"link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/mounting-challenges-for-europe-impose-the-need-for-new-research-and-innovation-strategies-how-to-unlock-the-under-used-potential-of-european-academia\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Mounting Challenges for Europe Impose the Need for New Research and Innovation Strategies \u2013 How to Unlock the Under-used Potential of European Academia                <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n                        <a class=\"link-text ulux-card__link link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/mounting-challenges-for-europe-impose-the-need-for-new-research-and-innovation-strategies-how-to-unlock-the-under-used-potential-of-european-academia\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--2xs\"><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<\/li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\">\n\n<li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\"><div class=\"ulux-card card-event bg-theme \">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/03154544\/image-300x289.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/03154544\/image.png 610w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/03154544\/image-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__body\">\n            <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date-container\">\n                <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date\">\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__day\">Wednesday<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__number\">03<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__month\">June<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"min-w-0\">\n                    <div class=\"ulux-card__category break-words\">Courses and workshops, Free of charge, In-person event<\/div>\n                    <time class=\"ulux-card__date\" datetime=\"2026-06-03\">\n                        3 June 2026, 14.00 &#8211; 17.00                    <\/time>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"ulux-card__title break-words\">\n                <a class=\"link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/unraveling-trauma-experimental-insights-into-intrusive-memories-and-their-treatment\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Unraveling Trauma: Experimental Insights into Intrusive Memories and\u00a0Their Treatment                <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n                        <a class=\"link-text ulux-card__link link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/unraveling-trauma-experimental-insights-into-intrusive-memories-and-their-treatment\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--2xs\"><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<\/li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\">\n\n<li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\"><div class=\"ulux-card card-event bg-theme \">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/22145629\/Generated-image-1-300x200.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/22145629\/Generated-image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/22145629\/Generated-image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/22145629\/Generated-image-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/22145629\/Generated-image-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__body\">\n            <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date-container\">\n                <div class=\"ulux-card__start-date\">\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__day\">Wednesday<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__number\">23<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ulux-card__start-date__month\">September<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"min-w-0\">\n                    <div class=\"ulux-card__category break-words\">Courses and workshops, Free of charge, In-person event<\/div>\n                    <time class=\"ulux-card__date\" datetime=\"2026-09-23\">\n                        23 September 2026, 14.00 &#8211; 17.00                    <\/time>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <h3 class=\"ulux-card__title break-words\">\n                <a class=\"link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/a-look-into-einsteins-universe\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    A\u00a0Look into Einstein&#039;s Universe                <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n                        <a class=\"link-text ulux-card__link link-absolute\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/events\/a-look-into-einsteins-universe\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--2xs\"><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<\/li class=\"w-full px-16 sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 wp-block-unilux-blocks-event-card\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not hesitate to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/people\/sylvie-fromentin\/\">Sylvie Fromentin<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/people\/veronique-schaff\/\">V\u00e9ronique Schaff<\/a> for more information and registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-custom-buttons btn-list justify-center\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"the-institute-for-advanced-studies\"\n    >\nThe Institute for Advanced Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/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\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\"><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=\"Prof. Claus V\u00f6gele, Head of the IAS and Dr. Sylvie Fromentin, IAS Project Manager\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-claus-voegele-sylvie-fromentin.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-claus-voegele-sylvie-fromentin-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-claus-voegele-sylvie-fromentin-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-claus-voegele-sylvie-fromentin-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-claus-voegele-sylvie-fromentin-1200x1536.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/08\/ias-claus-voegele-sylvie-fromentin.jpg 1500w\"\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\/>            <p class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image-caption\">\n            Prof. Claus V\u00f6gele, Head of the IAS and Dr. Sylvie Fromentin, IAS Project Manager        <\/p>\n    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/person\/NTAwMDMyNzVfX0NsYXVzIFbDlkdFTEU=\/\">Claus V\u00f6gele<\/a> has headed the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) since 1 October 2022. The Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology has ambitious plans for the initiative founded in 2020. \u201cWith the IAS, we want to help interdisciplinary thinking make its breakthrough at the University of Luxembourg,\u201d V\u00f6gele says<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most research institutions, the University of Luxembourg currently conducts much of its excellent research within the disciplinary boundaries of individual departments. The IAS aims to change this by supporting only projects that bring together at least two disciplines. \u201cThese collaborations must be on an equal footing,\u201d V\u00f6gele explains. \u201cOnly proposals that convincingly demonstrate clear knowledge gains or shared data benefits for all participating disciplines are eligible for IAS funding.\u201d Guided by this principle, the IAS has already funded several research projects, with results published in leading international journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>V\u00f6gele\u2019s vision extends even further. \u201cInterdisciplinarity grows out of personal communication and human interaction,\u201d he says. To foster this, he is advocating for the IAS to join the international UBIAS network, the University-Based Institutes for Advanced Studies. In the long term, he also believes the IAS should have its own dedicated space: \u201cInterdisciplinary researchers need a place to come together at the University of Luxembourg\u2014a true home for the IAS.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"contact\"\n    >\nContact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any question relative to IAS and its funding instruments, you can send an email to:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"icon-info-wrapper\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info\">\n        <li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-info-item\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper icon-info\">\n<div class=\"icon--primary icon--secondary-2  wp-block-unilux-blocks-icon-picker\">\n    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--email \"><use 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