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Why does true gender equality in the workplace often remain an unattainable goal? A new study reveals that deeply ingrained ideas about motherhood and fatherhood significantly influence family roles, ultimately disadvantaging women in their careers.

Prof. Dr. Konstantina Papathanasiou, LL.M., from the Chair of Economic Criminal Law, Compliance and Digitalization, has served as a visiting professor at the Faculté Libre de Droit (Paris campus of the Université Catholique de Lille) since 2016, where she teaches a course on German Criminal Law each year.

The latest BEST RECRUITERS Study 2024/25 has, for the twelfth time, examined the recruiting quality of around 450 of the largest companies and institutions in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein—delivering a detailed and differentiated analysis.

This question is at the heart of a new case study challenge for students enrolled in the Executive LL.M. in Company, Foundation and Trust Law at the University of Liechtenstein. The initiative offers participants the chance to win a total of CHF 9,000 in prize money. It marks the official launch of the I&F Family Wealth Preservation Award—a joint initiative of the University of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein-based fiduciary company Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets.

Long-term pension products with impact components for sustainable development tend to perform better than comparable conventional investments. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Liechtenstein as part of the “LAB on Sustainability, Prosperity, Provision” on a representative selection of pension portfolios with a European or global focus.

On 24 March 2025, the Diploma Programme in Fiduciary Services at the University of Liechtenstein was launched once again, welcoming a new cohort of 40 students. Offered by the Professorship for Company, Foundation and Trust Law, this specialised and practice-oriented programme is designed to prepare participants for qualified careers in the fiduciary sector. The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge in the areas of law, taxation, business administration, asset management, and investment advisory.

As part of the “AI Strategy, Management and Governance” lecture at the University of Liechtenstein, Karsten Neugebauer, former CEO of G2K, gave an inspiring guest lecture on “How a Germany-based company became Europe's biggest AI Exit”. The event was organized by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Benjamin van Giffen and offered students valuable insights into the world of AI start-ups and, in particular, their scaling potential.

Graduation Ceremony with Awards – March 2025