The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has awarded funding to four projects at the University of Lucerne. Researchers at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine have secured a total of around 4.6 million Swiss francs.

Ass. Prof. Dr. Christian Baumgartner, Ass. Prof. Dr. Thekla Brunkert, Ass. Prof. Dr. Nora Fritschi and Ass. Prof. Dr. Adrian Martinez de la Torre held their inaugural lectures on 7 May, 2025.

On 29 April, the University of Lucerne will once again take part in Sexual Harassment Awareness Day - a nationwide initiative at Swiss universities. By doing so, the University reaffirms its commitment to respectful interaction and takes a clear stand against all forms of sexual harassment.

The 16th Lucerne Children's University (Kinderuni) lecture series kicks off on March 21. Lecturers from the University and the Swiss Paraplegic Centre will teach children about neuroscience, ethics, medicine and church history in an age-appropriate and accessible way.

Professor Leif Brandes and PhD student Katharina Dölp have examined how global brands utilise non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Their findings: the right combination of factors can boost sales, but reputational risks must always be considered.

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has awarded funding for two research projects at the University of Lucerne. Researchers from the Faculty of Economics and Management and the Faculty of Theology will receive third-party funding totalling around CHF 886,000.

A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is examining socially driven structural changes in monasteries, with a focus on gender and church history. The study centers on Einsiedeln Abbey and Fahr Convent (Aargau).

A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) at the Faculty of Economics and Management is investigating the social impact of the introduction of broadband internet in rural India. The focus is on the consequences in terms of political accountability and interfaith cooperation.

Ethics Professor Peter G. Kirchschläger and Shamira Ahmed, founder and director of the Data Economy Policy Hub in Cape Town, South Africa, have submitted proposals for the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) to the preparatory committee for this year's G20 summit in Brazil. They advocate for the establishment of a dedicated agency based at the United Nations (UN).

Scepticism towards the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is decreasing slightly among people living in Switzerland, and the trend towards using online channels continues to persist. These and other findings emerge from the fourth edition of the «Swiss Insurance Monitor».