100 years of engineering education in Luxembourg

Closing Ceremony

On 7 October 2016, we officially celebrate a century of engineering education in Luxembourg. This ceremony is a great opportunity to look back on 100 years of history but also to shape the future of engineering education in Luxembourg. Live music and performances will enliven this event.

In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Hereditary Grand Duke, the Minister Delegate for Higher Education and Research, Mr Marc Hansen and the former Minister of Culture, Higher Education and Research, Mrs Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, Patron for this event.

Doors and exhibitions open at 17:00. We kindly ask you to take a seat at 17.45 at the latest.

17:00 Doors and exhibitions open

18:00 Welcome speeches

Paul Heuschling, Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication, University of Luxembourg
Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, President of "Amis de l'Université"
Marc Hansen, Minister Delegate for Higher Education and Research

Engineering teaching and research excellence

Stephan Leyer, Professor, Research Unit in Engineering Sciences (RUES), University of Luxembourg

1916-2016: 100 years of training high-level engineers

Denis Scuto, Associate Professor for Contemporary Luxembourgish History, University of Luxembourg

Engineering teaching

Raymond Engel, Lecturer, University of Luxembourg

Closing speech

Rainer Klump, President, University of Luxembourg

19:00 Cocktail