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Six PhD candidates awarded the 2022 Pélican Grant
07.12.2022 | Luxemburg, Health and ResearchThe 2022 Pélican grants have been awarded to six PhD candidates from the University of Luxembourg and will cover travel expenses for their research stays abroad. -
“Finance is often a blind spot in climate action"
02.12.2022 | Luxemburg, Biodiversität und KlimawandelAt the latest Fondation de Luxembourg Philanthropy Adviser Event, guest speakers Dr. François Gemenne and Eric Scotto gave an interview to Delano. -
Effectively investing in philanthropy
18.11.2022 | LuxemburgIn a recent interview, Delano asked Fondation de Luxembourg Director General Tonika Hirdman how donors can more effectively approach philanthropic giving in regards to sustainability. -
Prix d'Excellence de la Fondation Enovos 2022 : Six jeunes ingénieurs récompensés
27.10.2022 | Luxemburg, Health and ResearchChaque année, les meilleurs travaux de fin d’études d’ingénieur sont récompensés par le « Prix d’Excellence » de la Fondation Enovos. Ce vendredi a eu lieu la 11e édition, qui a vu six lauréats récompensés pour la qualité de leur travail de Master. -
2022 Pierre Werner Scholarship recipients honoured at ceremony
Four University of Luxembourg doctoral researchers were officially presented with the Pierre Werner Scholarship during a ceremony hosted by the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance on 24 October 2022. -
Press Release : Fondation de Luxembourg reaches 300 million euros in philanthropic commitments
10.05.2022 | Luxemburg, Health and Research , Armut und Sozialer Zusammenhalt , Kultur und Vielfalt , Bildung , Biodiversität und KlimawandelIn 2021, the Fondation de Luxembourg reached the 300 million euro mark in philanthropic commitments thanks to its growing network of local and international donors. This represents an increase of over 20% since 2020. -
Fondation Philanthropia Europe celebrates the adoption of UN Resolution on persons with rare diseases
On December 16th, 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the over 300 million Persons Living with a Rare Disease (PLWRD) worldwide and their families. -
Five PhD candidates awarded the 2021 Pélican Grant
12.04.2022 | Luxemburg, Health and ResearchThe 2021 Pélican grants have been awarded to five students and will cover travel expenses for their research stays abroad. -
Pélican Grants and Post-doc Awards celebrate 10 years of supporting University of Luxembourg researchers
12.04.2022 | Luxemburg, Health and ResearchTo commemorate the founder and visionary behind the Pélican Grants and Post-doc Awards, Mr. Pierre Hippert, previous grantees and collaborators from the University of Luxembourg came together in a video highlighting the past 10 years of support. -
Communication: Launch of the Ukraine Solidarity Foundation, aid for victims of the war
18.03.2022 | Europa, Armut und Sozialer ZusammenhaltIn response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the violence inflicted on the Ukrainian people, the Fondation de Luxembourg has created an emergency aid initiative to support victims.