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An der diesjährigen European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) – der bedeutendsten europäischen Fachkonferenz im Bereich Information Systems – war die Universität mit gleich vier wissenschaftlichen Beiträgen vertreten. Zwei davon entstanden im Rahmen von Erasmus+-geförderten Projekten.

The University of Liechtenstein warmly congratulates Merlin Bartel on the successful defense of his dissertation, which he completed with the highest distinction. His thesis, entitled “Machine Learning in Financial Economics: An Investment Perspective”, was supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sebastian Stöckl and Dr. Pedro Barroso of the Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics – a prime example of the University of Liechtenstein’s international research collaboration with leading partner institutions.

As part of this year’s German Foundation Law Day, EBS University of Business and Law in Oestrich-Winkel hosted a doctoral seminar on non-profit law on 20 May 2025. Within this framework, eleven doctoral candidates presented their dissertation projects or current research questions related to non-profit law. The University of Liechtenstein was represented by Jeffrey Lee Brüstle, research associate at the Professorship for Company, Foundation and Trust Law, who gave a comparative presentation on charitable trusts in Liechtenstein.

Bank Frick has once again awarded a scholarship for participation in the CAS Blockchain and FinTech programme at the University of Liechtenstein. This year, the scholarship goes to Sabrina Zimmermann from Bad Ragaz. She prevailed over seven other applicants and will participate in the programme free of charge.

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Burtscher – Professor of Banking and Financial Market Law at the University of Liechtenstein – was awarded the Banking Association Prize 2025 (main prize).

The second episode of the video podcast “Focus on Building” by Campus Radio at the University of Liechtenstein explores one of the most relevant topics in the construction industry today: upcycling in architecture. At its core lies the question of how existing materials and structures can be reimagined as resources—in terms of design, construction, and societal impact.

On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the Liechtenstein School of Architecture (LSA), together with Alumni Relations and the Spinnerei, invited guests to the LSA Summer Festival and Alumni Reunion. Despite heavy rain, around 150 attendees, including approximately 30 alumni, numerous students, family members, and architecture enthusiasts, gathered on the University of Liechtenstein campus. They were rewarded with a diverse programme, inspiring conversations, and a great atmosphere.

Foundational legal disciplines are not only intellectually stimulating, but also essential for a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of current law. This was clearly demonstrated by the criminal law history conference “Feuerbach 250 – Theory and Dogmatics, Criminology and Criminal Policy, History and Reception”.