The spring edition of the LIFE B. Braun Lecture at the University of Lucerne addresses the relationship between science, public health, and democratic governance. Professor Lawrence O. Gostin discussed the challenges that evidence-based science and public health face in today’s shifting political and social landscape.

An online lecture series examines the relationship between theology, philosophy and current scientific findings.

Why is cancer prevention so difficult to implement, even when risks are known? Professor Sara Rubinelli has received CHF 375,000 from the Swiss Cancer League for a national research project aimed at strengthening how Swiss health institutions communicate about cancer prevention.

The research project "Bereavement care for parents of childhood cancer patients" has been completed. The study offers important insights into how parents and families cope with the loss of a child and the types of support they require.

The Zug Institute for Blockchain Research (ZIBR) at the University of Lucerne has officially opened. The Canton of Zug is funding the new research institute with 25 million Swiss francs over a period of five years.

The University of Lucerne has appointed Max Baumgart, Adam Hayes, Claude Humbel, Patrik Hummel and Markus Schreiber to professorships. Their appointments are linked to the Zug Institute for Blockchain Research (ZIBR) at the University of Lucerne.

How can we provide better care for people in their familiar surroundings while at the same time ensuring that the healthcare system is fit for the future? A team in Lucerne is addressing this question in collaboration with researchers from four European countries.

The Zug Institute for Blockchain Research (ZIBR) will officially open its doors on 23 January. All interested parties are warmly invited to attend.

The faculty assembly has elected Professor Manuel Oechslin as the new Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Lucerne. He will start his new role on 1 August 2026.

Grandparents play a vital but often overlooked role when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Findings from the GROKids Project show that supporting them with reliable information and emotional care benefits the entire family.