Dear students,

The calendar year 2022 is drawing to a close. Running crosswise to this is the academic year, in which we are in the midst of. These general time calculations are overlaid by your personal time periods, which are shaped by your individual goals, projects and life circumstances. Some of you are about to complete your studies and are already looking ahead to the professional world, others have just immersed themselves in the first months of their studies and have their first exams in front of them.

University Strategy 2023 to 2026

The University Council's Strategy 2023 to 2026 answers questions about the University's self-image, its goals and the way to achieve them. In his introduction to the dies academicus, Rector Bruno Staffelbach already provided initial insights into the strategy. Now it is available as a brochure. www.unilu.ch/strategy | Link to the brochure (pdf) 

Workstations for students during the exam revision period

Looking for a quiet space to read and study? From 27th December to 25th January, lecture halls 11, 12, 13 and 14 are reserved for students to study. The Tutorial room is available for group work.

Sunday opening times for students during exam preparation

The library will have special opening times: 18th December 2022 and 8th/15th January 2023 – from 9am to 5pm.
University of Lucerne and PHLU students can gain access via the night entrance, and with a valid CampusCard. More info (pdf)

Master's programme 'Ethics'

The new Master's programme in 'Ethics' will start in autumn 2023. The programme is aimed at Bachelor graduates of all disciplines and also appeals to career changers. More info

Semester fee, study level, contact data

The semester invoice for the spring semester 2023 will be sent by e-mail to your Stud.unilu address or your e-banking account in mid-January 2023.

Application deadlines for student exchange

If you are interested in taking part in an exchange semester, please take a look at the website of the International Relations Office (IRO) and contact the mobility coordinator within your home faculty in good time. All deadlines

New ZHB Newsletter: subscribe now!

The ZHB Newsletter will be published in January with a new technical design. For data protection reasons, no e-mail addresses will be automatically transferred. If you would like to continue to receive important information from your library, please register today: registration ZHB newsletter

Knowledge+

'Wissen+' is being offered to students, lecturers and researchers, in fact to anybody interested in information literacy in the digital age. Events are announced via: www.zhbluzern.ch/wissenplus

New Jus database: RIDA online

RIDA online lists literature and law collections on Austrian law. Access on the ZHB/Uni/PH network, from outside via VPN (Fortigate VPN manual)

Opening times for the building, library and cafeteria – Accessibility of the Student Services Office, IT Services and Infodesk

HSCL sports offer

The wide range of winter sports can be discovered via the A-Z sports programme and a search engine. The fitness centre is also open more than 70 hours a week during the lecture-free period. For details see www.hscl.ch

Psychological Counselling Centre Campus Lucerne

The Psychological Counselling Centre Campus Lucerne PBLU is also open during the lecture-free period. The counselling team is accepting requests for counselling sessions in January. Appointments via www.pblu.ch or inforemove-this.@remove-this.pblu.ch.

horizonte – Chaplaincy for students

Cordial invitation to the 'Serata culturale with guided tour of the Federal Palace' on Thursday, 26 January, 4.30 pm. Registration is required.  www.horizonte-luzern.ch

Campus Orchestra: Come play with us!

Music is an excellent balance to studying. In the spring semester 2023, the Campus Orchestra Lucerne will prepare a concert programme that is romantic, tragic and bittersweet with pieces by Schumann, Puccini and Bizet. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings during the semester. String players, horn players, percussionists and brass players are especially welcome.. www.campusorchester.ch

Lockers: Key return

Have you been renting a locker this semester? Please return your locker key by Friday, 31st January 2023 (at the latest) to the Infodesk. Please note: your locker must be fully emptied; please leave the door open and close the lock.
Costs and further information

News from the Studiladen

Summaries and personal documents can be conveniently printed via the Studiladen. Order via online form  specify your wishes and the order will arrive at home within 3-4 working days at the latest or can be collected from the Studiladen. Convenient payment via invoice. www.studiladen.com

Uni magazine 'cogito' no. 10

The main topic in the anniversary issue is 'digital', including an interview with Reto Hofstetter, Professor of Digital Marketing. The printed version of the university magazine will soon be available in the dispensers in the university/PH building and can be subscribed to free of charge. Practically all contents are also available online.

Call for applications for the LSUE 2023

From 1-6 June 2023, experts will meet with Master's students from all over the world at the University of Lucerne to discuss moral questions and ethical challenges across academic disciplines in a sustainable and systematic way in a global context. Master's students from all disciplines can apply until 15th December.  More info

Semester Info in German or English

Distribution of the Semester Info is done in either German or English.
German version

If necessary, you can change your language within UniPortal (German or English). The language you opt for will then apply to all of the bilingual communication that is sent out by the University of Lucerne.

Next edition: 21st February 2023

The Semester Info provides you with official announcements and information from the Executive Board of the university at the beginning and end of each semester. The faculties will contact you directly with information about lectures and your course of study.