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The carpentry trade is in a constant state of evolution. Digitalization and CNC-controlled joinery robots offer enormous potential for speed and precision in creating complex structures in timber construction.

The University of Liechtenstein, the Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) and the Liechtenstein Institute together form the Liechtenstein University Network. All three institutions conduct scientific research with very different focuses. On March 27, 2024, the three institutions presented themselves to the interested public for the second time as part of a joint event with a panel discussion, poster exhibition and science slam at the UFL in Triesen.

The University of Liechtenstein has further developed its previous Master's program in Finance into Innovative Finance, integrating the latest financial innovations into the curriculum. The updated program is now aligned with the most recent developments in the financial sector and the needs of the job market.

From March 20 to 23, 2024, the Chair of Economic Criminal Law, Compliance, and Digitalization held the “Anti-Money Laundering” intensive course for the third time.

At the University of Liechtenstein's graduation ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2024, one doctorate was awarded and 49 graduates of the University of Liechtenstein received their diplomas. Awards for outstanding achievements were also presented to seven graduates.

US Ambassador Scott C. Miller and 22 of his staff from Bern visited Liechtenstein for a two-day stay to set up a pop-up embassy. During their stay, they visited various institutions in the country, including the University of Liechtenstein.

The library of the University of Liechtenstein has joined SLSP. This means that its holdings will be searchable in swisscovery from 18 March 2024.

In the current issue (1/2024) of the Journal of Corporate Law (GesRZ), the article “The Influence of Sustainability Aspects on the Decision-Making of the Management Body of a Public Limited Company” by Marco Lettenbichler was published. The article examines whether the management board of a public limited company is required to take sustainability aspects (in particular the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) into account when making decisions.