The Université du Luxembourg will host the annual conferral of Academic Degrees on Thursday 29 September 2016 on the Belval campus at 17:30 at the House of Knowledge (2 University Avenue, L-4365 Esch-Belval).

The speaker this year is Martine Reicherts, Director-General for Education and Culture at the European Commission. During this evening, doctoral students from last year will receive their diplomas.

The evening's programme will be as follows:

· Welcome by the Rector of the University of Luxembourg, Professor Dr. Rainer Klump

· Conference "Higher Education in Europe, how to meet the needs" of Martine Reicherts, Director-General for Education and Culture with the Commission Campaña

· Ph.D. Pitch - Presentations PhD

· Closing Remarks by Secretary of State for Higher Education and Research, Marc Hansen

· Award of Doctorate Degrees

· Reception

For details, see www.uni.lu