Esteemed students,

From the 1^st August 2016 the university will officially have four faculties under its command: the long standing Faculty of Theology, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as founded in 1993, the Faculty of Law as founded in 2001 and now the new Faculty of Economics. With these four faculties the University of Lucerne has a very attractive portfolio of subjects.

Semester Info in English

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

German version

German course for non-natives

In the spring semester of 2016 the University of Lucerne will once again offer a German course for students whose first language is not German. The course is particularly suitable for students from Italian- or French- speaking Switzerland, however other foreign students and exchange students are also very welcome to join.
The course will take place on Wednesdays from 5:15pm to 7pm in the university building.
Online registration will open on 5.01.2016. 
Further information, course fee and registration 
(Wolfgang Schatz, Academic Director) 

How to react when an alarm is triggered in the university

When an alarm is triggered, a loud whistling sound will be heard on the affected floor. This whistling sound is intended as a warning. Please stay where you are and wait for further information. In the event of an emergency you will be informed of any action you need to take by means of an announcement.

For your own safety we urge you to wait for the announcement and to follow the instructions given. Further information can be found here: www.unilu.ch/safety

(Patrik Meier, Head of Facility Management)  

Eating and drinking in lecture and seminar rooms

We would like to remind you that eating in the lecture and seminar rooms is not permitted. This includes all study stations and the tutorial room in the basement floor (1.UG) as well as the seating areas in the corridors. Please use drinking bottles and containers that can be closed.

In this way you will help ensure that these areas are all kept clean and tidy for others to use. Many thanks.

(Patrik Meier, Head of Facility Management)

Winter Universiade 2021

Lucerne/Central Switzerland is bidding for a chance to host the Winter Universiade in 2021. Over 2000 students from all over the world take part in this event, which sees students competing in many different sports at world class level.

The three higher education institutions of Lucerne would be involved in the implementation and would be responsible for organising the conference. Hosting this event would give students the unique opportunity to experience this great sporting event on home soil, to meet students from all over the world and to look after these students during the event. The decision on which venue will host this event will be announced in Brussels on the 20^th February 2016. Further information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/winteruniversiade2021/

(Esther Müller, Administrative Director)

Sunday opening times for students

On the following Sundays, regular Sunday opening times apply in the library: 6^th/13^th/20^th and 27^th of December, 2015 as well as the 3^rd/10^th and 17^th of January, 2016.

University of Lucerne and PH students can gain access with a valid CampusCard. All self-service operations will be on offer whilst other library services such as specialised information services, research assistance or technical device support will not be offered at these times. You won’t 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)

Survey on Career and Education

The Trendence Institute, Berlin invites you to participate in Europe’s largest career and education Survey. The survey can be accessed here: www.trendence-gradbarometer.eu

At the end of the survey you will be able to view the results from recent years. There is also useful information on study programmes and careers.

The survey asks you about your satisfaction with your studies and questions you about your expectations and demands when considering your future career path. The survey is aimed at students from across Europe and examines any differences or similarities that arise between the respective countries.

The survey is anonymous and the data will be treated confidentially. Survey participants will each be entered into an Amazon voucher prize draw. You can participate in the survey up until the beginning of February 2016.

(Magdalena Dampz, Quality Management)

Student Administration Office and Infodesk

The Student Administration Office will be closed from Saturday 19^th December 2015 to Sunday 3^rd January 2016.

During this period the Infodesk will also be closed.

We will reopen again on Monday 4th January.

(Susanne Vogt-Lamberts, Head of Student Administration Office) 

Library

From the 28^th to 30^th December 2015, the library will abide by its usual opening hours. 

UniPortal

From the 10th December the UniPortal with various new features stands at your disposal. The UniPortal has had a facelift and is now bilingual. You can make changes to your data (personal data, postal address), view your academic records etc. directly via UniPortal: https://portal.unilu.ch

(Susanne Vogt-Lamberts, Head of Student Administration Office)

Online Registration Tool for new students

The New Online Registration Tool for study is open from the 10^th December.

(Susanne Vogt-Lamberts, Head of Student Administration Office)

Application deadlines for student exchange

SEMP-Programme (Swiss-European Mobility Programme, exchange within Europe): 1^st March 2016 for the autumn semester of 2016 and the spring semester of 2017

Partnership-Programme (exchange outside of Europe): 1^st March 2016 for the autumn semester of 2016

CH-Unimobil-Programme (student exchange within Switzerland): 15^th April 2016 for the autumn semester of 2016.

If you would like more information regarding our exchange programmes, please consult the website of the International Relations Office (IRO) and register in good time with the mobility coordinator within your home faculty.

(Catrin Scheiber, Head of International Relations Office)

Semester Info in German or English

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: 23rd February 2016

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 the course of studies.

Organised holiday care for Unilu Kids

The Office of Equal Opportunity organises exciting holiday care for Unilu kids under the heading

"Wir verreisen in die Welt der..." (Let’s travel in the world of...)

If your children’s school holidays often cause a logistical nightmare, help is at hand for the week of 18th to the 22nd July 2016!

This week of holiday care is provided for the children of University of Lucerne students and staff, of kindergarten and school age (4-12). Information on the programme and registration will follow in March 2016 via the webpage www.unilu.ch/studium/beratung/familie-und-studium.

(Simone Sprecher, Head of the Office of Equal Opportunity)

Sport with the HSCL to compliment your studies

Take part in the sport offerings of the HSCL! University of Lucerne students have exclusive access to the comprehensive sports offered by the HSCL. There are over 80 different types of sport, 110 weekly trainings as well as a diverse list of services and events. Practise your favourite sport, discover new sports and stay fit with the HSCL!

More information is available here (in German).

(André Meissner, Administrative Assistant HSCL)

Hot off the press: University Magazine Nr. 53

The latest edition of the University Magazine is available free of charge at several newsstands in the university building as well as online at: www.unilu.ch/uniluaktuell. The tablet version offers extended contents, it’s worth taking a look at it!
(Dave Schläpfer, Corporate Communication Services)