RTL Today - Founded in 2003: University of Luxembourg celebrates 20th anniversary

On Thursday, the University of Luxembourg marked its 20th anniversary with a grand celebration attended by Grand Duke Henri, highlighting the institution's achievements and setting forth its future priorities in medicine, sustainability, and digitalisation.

The University of Luxembourg, one of Europe's youngest institutions for higher research, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a formal ceremony at the end of last week. Grand Duke Henri, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, and Minister for Higher Education and Research Claude Meisch were among the guests of honour to mark the occasion.

Minister Meisch described the launch of the university, which happened amid ongoing debates and controversies in 2003, as a courageous move. Today, the decision to found the institution has paid off as the country has benefited from it in various ways, noted the politician. Research sites now exist in Belval, Kirchberg, and Limpertsberg.

Yves Elsen, chair of the university's administrative board, agreed that the institution has evolved in positive and dynamic manner while underlining that innovation is the key to future successes. Three areas were thus singled out as priorities for upcoming endeavors: medicine, sustainability, and digitalisation.

Video report in Luxembourgish