News and events from the University of Luxembourg, an international research #university founded in 2003. @uni.lu #uni_lu | www.uni.luhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.luhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mka3auprs42nViagra. And an acne drug. Two unlikely candidates for treating #LeighSyndrome, a rare neurodegenerative disease (1 in 36,000) that usually appears in childhood and has had almost no treatment options. Until now. 🧵24 Apr 2026 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka3auprs42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mk5mqapzas2r🌍 Research without borders At the University of Luxembourg, early-career researchers go abroad to learn, collaborate and bring new ideas back. 🎥 Meet Lucia, Lorina and Elle ↓23 Apr 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5mqapzas2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mjyxgufqpk2dAre we truly equal before the law? At the University of Luxembourg, Dr Ashlee Beazley explores how hidden biases may shape #CriminalJustice decisions across Europe and what that means for fairness.21 Apr 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyxgufqpk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mjpdaq6efj2s💼 + 🧠 How is work shaping our wellbeing? From flexibility to constant connectivity, work is changing fast. Join the conversation at UniverCITY Talks https://univercitytalks.uni.lu/en/events/univercity-talks-wellbeing-work/?mtm_source=bluesky&mtm_medium=organic&mtm_campaign=univercity&mtm_content=EN17 Apr 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpdaq6efj2shttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mjn3mbmymk2wWhat if you could speak without saying a word? At the University of Luxembourg, researchers are using Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and #AI to turn thoughts into communication. With up to 80% accuracy for imagined speech, this could open new possibilities for people with speech disabilities.16 Apr 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn3mbmymk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mj5g524hnk2oFrom 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. https://www.uni.lu/en/news/smart-sensors-with-self-healing-signal-intelligence-win-first-market-innovation-camp/ #uni_lu #Innovation #Startups10 Apr 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5g524hnk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3miyiu6pjxc2d👋 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 https://www.uni.lu/en/news/eight-new-professors-at-the-university-of-luxembourg/08 Apr 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyiu6pjxc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3miodqorkpk2tGratitude 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 https://www.uni.lu/en/news/donor-appreciation-evening/04 Apr 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3miodqorkpk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mhxyeb5ix22n🥇 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!26 Mar 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxyeb5ix22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mhv5fqj2y22gInduction 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 https://www.uni.lu/research-en/events/induction-days-for-new-doctoral-candidates/25 Mar 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv5fqj2y22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mhsdudavgc2jWhere 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 👇 🔗 https://www.uni.lu/fhse-en/news/national-youth-report-2025-the-end-of-the-boundary-between-online-and-offline-worlds/ #uni_lu #Luxembourg #Youth24 Mar 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsdudavgc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mhqtso52hc2iIs 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 👇 https://univercitytalks.uni.lu/en/events/univercity-talks-multilingualism-in-education/?mtm_source=bluesky&mtm_medium=organic&mtm_campaign=univercity&mtm_content=EN23 Mar 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqtso52hc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mhihe5e3ps27What 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. 👇20 Mar 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhihe5e3ps27https://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mhggby4a2s2u🧠 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_lu19 Mar 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhggby4a2s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mh7dukj5zs2fNearly 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: https://www.uni.lu/en/news/high-interest-of-future-students-at-uni-lu-open-day-2026/16 Mar 2026 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7dukj5zs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mgdrjfersc2y🎓 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 🔗 openday.uni.lu?mtm_source=b... #OpenDay #uni_lu #HigherEducation https://openday.uni.lu05 Mar 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdrjfersc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mfrifl7ozc2yEver 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 👇 https://www.uni.lu/lcel-en/news/tiktok-under-the-dsa-why-the-eu-is-scrutinising-platform-design/ #EULaw | @lcel.uni.lu | @ec.europa.eu26 Feb 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrifl7ozc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mf226umd5s2k🔩 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. 🔗 https://www.uni.lu/en/news/celebrating-15-years-of-strategic-collaboration-in-steel-construction/ #uni_lu #Engineering #Luxembourg17 Feb 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf226umd5s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3meqqd7fyj22m🎙️ 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 👇 https://www.uni.lu/c2dh-en/news/how-radio-luxembourg-changed-the-world/ #MediaHistory | @c2dh.uni.lu13 Feb 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqqd7fyj22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3meqdb42zak2jDigital 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 👇 https://www.uni.lu/en/news/softgiant-driving-digital-accessibility-and-language-innovation-in-luxembourg/ #Luxembourg13 Feb 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqdb42zak2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3meno4bw7oc2nYesterday 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 👇 https://www.uni.lu/en/news/brilliant-minds-of-women-who-shape-science-at-uni-lu/ #WomenInScience12 Feb 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3meno4bw7oc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mde4tquids24Fuelling 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 https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/news/fuelling-the-future-making-algae-a-more-efficient-source-of-biofuel/26 Jan 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mde4tquids24https://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3mcfv6cncsc2fDefining 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 https://www.uni.lu/en/news/defining-moments-uni-lu-milestones-in-2025/14 Jan 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfv6cncsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3ma55nnjysc2kProf. 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! https://www.uni.lu/en/news/let-there-be-light-erc-project-explores-cells-that-control-light-from-within/ @erc.europa.eu16 Dec 2025 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma55nnjysc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3m77ywny3us2y🟣 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: https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/news/ready-or-not-luxembourg-steps-into-the-quantum-ai-and-data-era/ #QuantumAtUniLu #QuantumYear202505 Dec 2025 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77ywny3us2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3m6zkyu53hs25🎉 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 #Citations02 Dec 2025 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zkyu53hs25https://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3m6xdrr746c22The Research Evaluation 2024/2025 is out. International experts confirm that the University of Luxembourg has established itself as a strong research-intensive university in a short time. Full interview in the link at the end of this thread. #uni_lu #Research #Luxembourg01 Dec 2025 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6xdrr746c22https://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3m6pcwqb3tc2oHow is digital tech changing exploitation and human trafficking? Dr Salomé Lannier studies how courts define “exploitation” and how digital tools affect these cases. Her PROTEX project helps improve legal protections for vulnerable workers. Read more: https://www.uni.lu/research-en/news/combating-human-trafficking-in-the-digital-era/ #uni_lu #Law28 Nov 2025 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pcwqb3tc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3m6i6gqmnqc2n🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Gilbert Massard on the Lifetime Achievement Award from @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social. A career shaped by advances in thoracic surgery, lung transplantation and medical education. Read more: https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/news/lifetime-achievement-award-for-prof-gilbert-massard-his-journey-and-advice-for-future-generations/#educational-support #uni_lu #MedicalEducation25 Nov 2025 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6i6gqmnqc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uni.lu/post/3m6h4c7sqls25🗣️ “When I say I’m a space lawyer, people suddenly want to talk to me.” Dr @gunuvar.bsky.social shares why space law is the ultimate conversation starter and why regulating orbit affects us all. 🛰 Read the interview: https://www.uni.lu/en/news/space-lawyer-is-the-perfect-icebreaker/ @lcel.uni.lu | #uni_lu #Luxembourg #Space25 Nov 2025 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:ngcgr53ife5sb6jisn6weekb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6h4c7sqls25