Research Units
In addition to its professorships, the University of Liechtenstein hosts research centres, named and thematic labs, as well as other decentralised units and networks. These entities combine academic expertise, interdisciplinary research, and practice-oriented knowledge transfer, thereby broadening and deepening the university’s research profile. They address current challenges and foster collaboration between academia, industry, and society.
Earth Hub
The Earth Hub conducts research on innovative solutions for resource-efficient construction, with a particular focus on environmentally friendly materials such as clay and timber. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue with industry and society, this centre of expertise contributes to the sustainable transformation of the construction sector.
Bank Frick Innovative Finance Lab
The Bank Frick Innovation Finance Lab is dedicated to current trends in the financial sector. Its main areas of focus include blockchain, fintech, token economy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Through collaborations with the financial industry, this named lab strengthens knowledge transfer between research and practice.
Thematic Lab for Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematical and statistical competence forms the foundation of many scientific disciplines. The Thematic Lab for Mathematics and Statistics supports students and researchers through subject-specific guidance, academic exchange, and the recognition of outstanding work.
Research Unit on Foundations, Methodology and Development in Liechtenstein Law
The Research Unit on Foundations, Methodology and Development in Liechtenstein Law explores both historical and contemporary legal issues related to the Liechtenstein legal system. Its basic research focuses in particular on methodological questions. The applied research concentrates on civil procedural law — with special emphasis on arbitration, as well as on private international law and insurance law.
