Survey on the quality of service offered by the ZHB Lucerne

The ZHB Lucerne with its 4 libraries is carrying out a survey on the quality of the service it offers. Your participation in the survey will support the ZHB Lucerne in its efforts to further optimise the quality of its services. Your needs and wishes are decisive factors in deciding which services we offer. We would therefore very much appreciate if you could take 10-15 minutes of your time to complete the following questions: bit.ly/zhbumfrage17
You can participate in the survey until the 12^th March 2017. To take part in the survey we recommend that you use a desktop or tablet (no smartphones). Participation in the survey can be done anonymously and is of course voluntary. Many thanks in advance!
Contact address for questions and queries: simone.barnettaremove-this.@remove-this.zhbluzern.ch

Esteemed students,

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all at the start of this new semester. Some of you are just starting your studies with us, most of you are continuing your studies. I wish you all a successful, fulfilling and fruitful spring semester!

I am pleased to inform you about changes within the organisation of university management.

Semester Info in German or English

Distribution of the Semester Info is done in either German or English.
German version

If necessary, you can change your language within UniPortal (German or English). The language you opt for will then apply to all of the bilingual communication that is sent out by the University of Lucerne.

Next edition: 23th May 2017

The Semester Info provides you with official announcements and information from the Executive Board of the university at the beginning and end of each semester. 
The faculties will contact you directly with information about lectures and your course of study.

Tag der Lehre: Wednesday, 22nd March

The digitalisation of teaching, writing processes and visions for the future of teaching: these topics and many more will be the topics under discussion at the 'Tag der Lehre' on the 22^nd March 2017. The keynote speech at 1pm on the topic of the 'Inverted Classroom Model', looking at how time spent at lectures can be positively transformed, will be given by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Handke, who has received numerous awards for his work in the field of higher education didactics. In the workshop 'Zukunftswerkstatt' students from the Lucerne Student Organisation (SOL) will discuss their visions for student education in the future. Students are welcome to attend all of the sessions on offer.
Registration for keynote and workshops
(Bernhard Lange, Head of Teaching Development Centre)

Workshops by students for students

From the spring semester 2017 onwards, students of the University of Lucerne have the opportunity to attend free workshops offered by their fellow students. These workshops will deal with interdisciplinary competences. Currently being planned: Word for seminar papers; Prezi: an alternative to Powerpoint; an introduction to the reference management programme Citavi; Gimp: an introduction to picture editing. The content may change and times are yet to be determined. More information (in German)
Register for a workshop of your choice. Places are limited!
(Bernhard Lange, Head of Teaching Development Centre)

Talk series 'Vom Studium ins Berufsleben'

A series of panel discussions on the topic of career entry and professional practice will begin on Monday, the 8^th May with an afternoon information session at the Federal Office of Personnel (FOPER) in Bern. You are cordially invited to attend. Travel costs will be assumed by the Alumni Organisation.
Afternoon info session in Berne: programme and online-registration

The same week, two podium discussions will take place over lunchtime:
on Tuesday the 9^th May on the topic of 'Service public' and
on Wednesday the 10^th May, on the topic of 'Careers in research'.
The podium panel will share their own experiences and report on their own pathways from study to the work place. They will give practical suggestions and will answer your questions.
Details podium discussions over lunchtime
(Wolfgang Schatz, Academic Director)

Sunday opening times for students

The library will have special Sunday opening hours on the following Sundays and public holidays (Ascension, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi): 7^th /14^th /21^th /25^th /28^th May and
4^th /5^th /11^th /15^th /18^th June 2017 – from 9am to 5pm

University of Lucerne and PH students can gain access via the night entrance, and with a valid CampusCard.
All self-service operations will be on offer, whilst other library services such as information services, research assistance or technical device support will not be offered at these times. You will not be able to access other areas of the building. Jackets and bags may be taken into the library, however food and open drinks may only be consumed in the recreation room.
(Wolfgang Schatz, Academic Director)

Building closed from 30th July - 13th August

From the 30^th July to the 13^th August 2017 the Uni/PH Building will be closed. Entrance to the building can only be gained by staff members with a key, via the night access door.
(Patrik Meier, Head of Facility Management)

Application deadlines for student exchange

SEMP-Programme (Swiss-European Mobility Programme, exchange within Europe): 1^st March 2017 for the autumn semester of 2017 and the spring semester of 2018
Partnership-Programme (exchange outside of Europe): 1^st March 2017 for the autumn semester 2017
CH-Unimobil-Programme (exchange within Switzerland): 15^th April 2017 for the autumn semester 2017

If you are interested in taking part in an exchange, please take a look at the website of the International Relations Office (IRO) and contact the mobility coordinator within your home faculty in good time.
(Catrin Scheiber, Head of International Relations Office)

SNF project submissions: lunchtime info session on 16th March

This session will provide you with tips and tricks on how best to compile SNF project submissions.
Target audience: Master students, Candocs, Postdocs from all faculties. More info (in German)

Thursday, 16^th March, Room 4.B46
12:15 to 1pm: SNF project submissions
13pm to 2:30pm: SNF fellowship programmes
Please register via: fokoremove-this.@remove-this.unilu.ch
(Bruno Z'Graggen, Head of Research Promotion Unit)

Neptun: Hardware at reduced prices

'Projekt Neptun' offers a selection of Apple, Lenovo and HP-laptops, tablets, printers and screens at significantly reduced prices. The devices are available for purchase from now until the 13^th March 2017. More information is available via www.projektneptun.ch

Demonstration Day: On the 7^th March from 10am to 3pm the Neptun team, as well as representatives from various laptop manufacturers and shops will be with us in the university building (foyer area) to demonstrate their devices and to answer your questions.
(Marco Antonini, Head of IT)

Barrier-free studying

People with a physical or mental disability or those suffering from chronic illnesses often find themselves faced with difficult challenges and obstacles during their studies. The Office of Equal Opportunity offers information, advice and individual assistance for prospective and current students with a disability. More information

Series of events on 'networking'

Three events on the topic of networking will take place in the spring semester of 2017.

In today’s world, success is not only dependent on excellent performance, but also on good networking skills. The series of events entitled 'Frau, Mann, Mensch' introduces the fundamentals of networking and shows students how they can successfully network. Please make a note of the following dates:

5^th April 2017: Grundlagen des Networkings (A presentation on the fundamentals of networking for students)

27^th April 2017: Wie networke ich als Studentin? (How do I, as a female student, network? A workshop for female students only)

3^rd May 2017: A networking meeting with female academics from Central Switzerland (only for female students)

Further information on the programme and registration will follow in March 2017 via the Office of Equal opportunity’s website.
(Pia Ammann, Head of Equal Opportunity Office)

Psychological Advisory Service, Campus Lucerne

Lapses in concentration, and motivation, time pressures, crises that cause sleep problems, disruptive patterns of behaviour, a lack of self-esteem – these typical problems faced by students show how complex the challenges of studying can be. If you would like to utilise these challenges in a positive way, you are encouraged to get in contact with the 'Psychological Advisory Service Campus Lucerne' and make use of their professional support. For more information consult www.pblu.ch.
(Maria Lichtsteiner, Head of the Psychological Advisory Service) 

An invitation to the Lucerne City Run

All students and university staff are cordially invited to participate and be a part of the 'Uni-Luzern-Team' in the Lucerne City Run which takes place on Saturday, 29^th April. You have the opportunity to choose from three different distances ranging from 1.51 to 4.98 kilometres. Participation is free of charge. All participants receive a running vest as well as food after the run. Registration form and more info (in German)
(Lukas Portmann, Corporate Communication Services, Patrick Udvardi, HSCL)

Hochschulsport Campus Luzern (HSCL)

The University Sports’ Organisation (HSCL) kicks off its excellent and varied sports offers for the spring semester on the 6^th March. New sports added to the now 86 different activities on offer, include underwater rugby, general training for running and meditation. The new search tool on our website easily enables you to put together your own sports’ programme.

(Benedikt Nann, HSCL)

uniluAKTUELL 58: hot off the press

The latest edition of the magazine is available free of charge at several newsstands within the university building as well as online via: www.unilu.ch/uniluaktuell.
The topic being discussed in 'Fokus': 'Wie man Äpfel mit Birnen vergleicht – Neues aus der Forschungsevaluation' (Comparing apples with pears – the latest from research evaluation).
(Dave Schläpfer, Corporate Communication Services)