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Research with Societal and Economic Relevance

Research Topics

The University of Liechtenstein conducts research on key future-oriented topics, interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and socially engaged. The University of Liechtenstein’s topics in focus digitalisation, innovation, sustainability, and responsibility are embedded across all disciplines and form the foundation for responsible knowledge production. Complemented by specialised key research areas, this creates a research profile that develops solutions to current and future challenges, regionally rooted, internationally connected.

The Cornerstones of Our Research

University-Wide Topics in Focus

Digitalisation represents societal transformation and the shaping of a sustainable future. In research and knowledge transfer, practice-oriented solutions are developed that integrate the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of digital transformation.

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Innovation at the University of Liechtenstein connects research with practice to drive sustainable development. Within the research areas, creative solutions and new business models are developed that enable and actively shape societal change.

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The University of Liechtenstein embeds sustainability as a lived principle in research, teaching, and daily practice. Through innovative approaches, interdisciplinary research, and responsible action, it works together with partners to shape a sustainable society, both locally and beyond.

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The University of Liechtenstein understands responsibility as the foundation of its actions. Through research-based impulses and active exchange with society, sustainable solutions are developed for regional and global challenges.

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Specialisation

Key Research Areas

The University of Liechtenstein views architecture as a socially impactful and interdisciplinary field. Its focus lies on resource-efficient construction, the mindful transformation of existing structures, and the design of resilient living environments, grounded in theory, practice-oriented, and future-focused.

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The University of Liechtenstein explores entrepreneurial action and effective leadership as key drivers of organisational sustainability. The focus lies on entrepreneurs and leaders whose strategic thinking, self-leadership, and capacity for innovation are strengthened through practice-oriented, research-based insights.

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The University of Liechtenstein combines academic depth with practical relevance in the field of Finance and Economics. The focus is on current topics such as digital financial solutions, artificial intelligence in the financial system, and sustainable strategies — with the aim of providing well-founded responses to the challenges of a dynamic financial world.

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Research in Business Law and Taxation at the University of Liechtenstein combines international perspectives with practice-oriented analysis. The focus is on current legal challenges related to tax law, financial market regulation, and digitalisation with particular relevance for Liechtenstein as a financial centre and the DACH region.

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In the field of Information Systems, the University of Liechtenstein conducts research at the intersection of technology, business, and society. The focus is on responsibly designed digital innovations — from AI and data science to information security with the aim of creating sustainable solutions for businesses and society.

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