LASA Participates in SciCom Luxembourg 2026
LASA participated in SciCom Luxembourg 2026 on 24 September, engaging with researchers, educators and science communication professionals from across Luxembourg’s research and knowledge community.
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Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts
Advancing Knowledge Across Disciplines and Borders
The Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts (LASA) is an independent, non-profit scholarly association registered in Luxembourg. It connects science, technology, the arts, humanities and education through interdisciplinary dialogue, support for emerging talent and responsible international cooperation.
Scholarship · Creativity · International Exchange
About LASA
Registered in Luxembourg as an association sans but lucratif (asbl), the Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts (LASA) is an independent scholarly association connecting science, technology, the arts, humanities and education.
LASA brings together scholars, researchers, artists, educators and institutions across Europe and the wider world. Through academic and cultural activities, Academy Perspectives, Registered Research Initiatives, an international scholarly network of Members and Foreign Members and clearly defined institutional cooperation, it advances interdisciplinary exchange and responsible knowledge communication.
Guided by academic integrity, openness and respect for diverse intellectual and cultural traditions, LASA seeks to support emerging talent and contribute to thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of knowledge, creativity and society.
LASA is a private, independent non-profit scholarly association registered in Luxembourg.
Latest activities
Afsheen Raza Recognised at the 2026 MENA Congress for Rare Diseases
Afsheen Raza, LASA Foreign Member, received the Outstanding Achievement in Rare‑Disease Researcher Award at the 2026 Fifth MENA Congress for Rare Diseases held in Abu‑Dhabi. As Associate Professor and director of Abu Dhabi University Cancer Research Institute, she was honoured at the three‑day event focused on rare‑disease science and treatment. LASA congratulates Dr Raza on her achievement.
Jack Dongarra and Collaborators Recognised with a 2026 R&D 100 Award for Fenix
Jack Dongarra and his team have earned a 2026 R&D 100 Award for Fenix, an open‑source software enabling large‑scale computations to resume after failures. Joint‑developed with Sandia National Laboratories, this is Dongarra’s fifth R&D 100 recognition. LASA has congratulated the team.
Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts Joins CIVICUS as an Associate Member
The Luxembourg Academy of Sciences and Arts (LASA) has joined CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation as an Associate Member.
Daron Acemoglu Publishes New Book on the Future of Liberal Democracy
Daron Acemoglu, Foreign Member of LASA, has published a new book examining the historical development, present challenges and possible future direction of liberal democracy.
Kristian Skrede Gleditsch Co-Authors New Science Advances Study on War Escalation
A new study co-authored by LASA Member Kristian Skrede Gleditsch examines how escalation dynamics influence the eventual scale and severity of civil and interstate wars.
Programme Areas
LASA develops its mission through four complementary areas of academic, cultural and educational activity. Specific programmes and opportunities are announced separately and may not be continuously open.
Research Collaboration
Connecting disciplines and institutions around shared research questions and opportunities for knowledge development.
Arts and Science Exchange
Creating dialogue between scientific inquiry, artistic practice and cultural expression.
Education and Youth Engagement
Supporting learning, scientific literacy, artistic appreciation and the development of emerging talent.
Research Communication and Policy Dialogue
Encouraging responsible knowledge communication and evidence-informed discussion across science, culture, education and society.
Registered Research Initiatives
Open calls and collaborative opportunities connecting researchers, practitioners and institutions.
Open Call for Registered Research Initiatives
LASA invites researchers and practitioners worldwide to submit proposals for registration under its Registered Research Initiatives programme.
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