From research to real-world impact
At the first Market Innovation Camp, ideas turned into market-ready solutions at the University of Luxembourg.
🏆 3D-ENSURE won first place with smart sensors featuring self-healing signal intelligence.
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#uni_lu #Innovation #Startups
👋 Eight professors are stepping into new roles at the University of Luxembourg
From AI and robotics to law, health and digital history, their work is shaping research, teaching and real-world impact.
#uni_lu #Research #HigherEducation
Gratitude in action 🤝
At our Donor Appreciation Evening, Philippe Lamesch highlighted a record 2025 for fundraising.
A special moment: honouring Norbert Becker for his commitment.
#uni_lu #Philanthropy #Luxembourg
His research explores the interplay between the nervous and immune systems, a key direction in understanding Alzheimer’s disease.
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#uni_lu #Alzheimers #MedicalResearch
🥇 Prof. Michael Heneka has been awarded the European Grand Prize for Research 2026.
This prestigious distinction was presented by the Fondation Recherche Alzheimer at the AD/PD™ International Conference in Copenhagen.
Congratulations on this international recognition!
Induction Days are underway on Belval Campus
Welcoming new doctoral candidates to the University of Luxembourg research community.
Start of a journey in research, curiosity and impact 🎓
#uni_lu #PhDLife
Always connected.
This can mean more belonging and opportunity
But also pressure, stress and new risks, especially for younger teens
💬 One in four young people report feeling unwell
#Youth #DigitalSociety #Wellbeing
Where does online life end and offline life begin?
For today’s youth, the line is almost invisible.
A new report explores how deeply intertwined these worlds have become 👇
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#uni_lu #Luxembourg #Youth
Is multilingual schooling always an advantage?
In #Luxembourg, children learn across several languages throughout their #education.
But what does this mean for learning and development?
Join the discussion 👇
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Now collaborating with Luxembourg’s Smart City initiative and the City of Differdange, CRAB is bringing data-driven solutions to urban cleanliness.
#CircularEconomy #AI #Startup #Innovation #uni_lu
"If you are thinking about starting an adventure by creating your own company, have some discussions with the Incubator team and explore the support available." - Dr. Jeff Mangers
From research to real-world impact:
CRAB has developed
- an AI waste scanner recognising 50+ waste types
- a mobile app that maps litter via GPS
Helping cities identify hotspots and optimise cleaning strategies.
What really happens to our waste after we throw it away? ♻️
At the University of Luxembourg, this question led to the creation of CRAB Traceability Systems, a #startup using #AI to track and understand waste in real time.
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Curious to learn more?
🔎 Project overview:
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🔎 Practical tips & insights:
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Sleep, movement, social life, screen time… it all plays a role.
💡 One key idea:
What is bad for the heart is also bad for the brain.
Because the reality is:
👉 Up to 45% of dementia cases could, at least in theory, be influenced by lifestyle choices
👉 Yet many of us still underestimate how much our daily habits shape our brain over time
👉 Use brain model image
🧠 GetBrainHealthy: a nationwide initiative to promote brain health for all
Launched during International Brain Awareness Week (16–22 March), this project makes brain health simple, practical and accessible to everyone.
#BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #uni_lu
Nearly 5,500 visitors joined Open Day 2026 at the University of Luxembourg on Belval Campus to explore study programmes, laboratories and student life.
Interest from #Luxembourg and neighbouring countries continues to grow.
Read more:
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🎓 Open Day 2026 – University of Luxembourg
Join us on 14 March (9.00–17.00) on Belval Campus to explore our study programmes, meet students & professors, and experience campus life firsthand.
✨ Free entry, no registration required
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#OpenDay #uni_lu #HigherEducation
Ever caught yourself scrolling endlessly?
Under the EU Digital Services Act, platform design is now under scrutiny, not just content.
#uni_lu Dr Lucas Henrique Muniz da Conceição explains why TikTok's architecture matters 👇
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#EULaw | @lcel.uni.lu | @ec.europa.eu
🔩 15 years of collaboration in steel construction
Since 2010, the University of Luxembourg and ArcelorMittal Luxembourg have advanced research in sustainable and circular steel.
The partnership is now extended until 2030.
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#uni_lu #Engineering #Luxembourg
🎙️ On 5 Oct 1962, thousands of young Europeans listened secretly as Love Me Do aired on #RadioLuxembourg.
On #WorldRadioDay, #uni_lu researchers explore how the station shaped pop culture across borders during the Cold War.
Discover more 👇
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#MediaHistory | @c2dh.uni.lu
Digital information should be clear, simple and accessible to all.
Founded by #uni_lu alumnus Rui Cao, SoftGiant develops tools that simplify complex texts and is building a Luxembourgish text-to-speech engine to improve digital inclusion.
Discover more 👇
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#Luxembourg
Yesterday was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
At the University of Luxembourg, we celebrate the women across #uni_lu who advance knowledge and inspire future generations.
Discover their stories 👇
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#WomenInScience
Fuelling the future with algae 🌱
Microalgae can produce biofuel, but boosting lipids often reduces biomass. Research led by Prof. Anupam Sengupta at the University of Luxembourg shows this trade-off can be avoided.
#uni_lu #WorldCleanEnergyDay #Biofuels #Research
Defining moments at University of Luxembourg in 2025
From student life and research excellence to interdisciplinarity, partnerships and societal impact, 2025 reflected the strength and diversity of our community.
👏 Thank you to all students, staff and partners who made it possible.
#uni_lu
Prof. Anupam Sengupta has been awarded a €2.4M ERC Consolidator Grant for MicroPAS, exploring how #bacteria can shape and guide #light within their own cells.
A discovery that could inspire future imaging and photonic technologies.
👏 Congratulations!
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🟣 Quantum, AI and Data are converging, and #Luxembourg is helping shape what comes next.
The final #QuantumBreakfast of 2025 wrapped up with insights on talent, tech and trust.
🔗 Full recap: www.uni.lu/fstm-en/news...
#QuantumAtUniLu #QuantumYear2025
The list highlights researchers whose work shapes their fields and ranks among the top 1% most cited worldwide.
Prof Heneka advances understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
Prof Tkatchenko leads innovations in theoretical chemical physics.
🎉 Two #uni_lu professors are named among the Highly Cited Researchers 2025.
Prof Michael Heneka (neurology) and Prof Alexandre Tkatchenko (theoretical physics) are recognised for outstanding scientific impact.
👏 Congratulations to both.
#ResearchExcellence #Luxembourg #Citations