Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH)

The Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) is the University of Luxembourg's third interdisciplinary research centre. Its ambition is to venture off the beaten track and find new ways of doing, teaching and presenting the contemporary history of Luxembourg and Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination.

A Trading Zone for Knowledge Production

The interdisciplinary and digital workflow of the Centre is inspired by the concept of thinkering which promotes a hands-on approach to new digital sources, tools and infrastructures for the practice of history while critically assessing the impact of digital tools and technologies on historical research. All the Centre’s research and outreach activities are supported by a digital research infrastructure and driven by a strong commitment to public history outputs.

What makes the C²DH’ unique:
• Critical reflection on methodological challenges
• Transmedia storytelling
• Open source ethos
• Experimental hands-on approach
• Interdisciplinarity

To know more about the C²DH please visit the centre's website.  

University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

With more than 7,000 students and approximately 2,400 employees from around the world, the University of Luxembourg provides a cosmopolitan learning experience. 60% of students are international students, and the majority of staff members and academics have an international background. Its strategic development areas are: digital transformation, medicine and health, and sustainable and societal development.

The Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg 4th worldwide for international outlook, 25th in the Young University Ranking 2022 and among the top 250 universities worldwide. 

Over the past two decades, Luxembourg has undergone a far-reaching transformation and diversified its economy towards a knowledge-based society. Luxembourg is developing new technology- and knowledge-intensive sectors which require substantial investments in skilled human resources, research and innovation. Science and innovation are key factors underpinning Luxembourg’s move to smart, sustainable, inclusive growth, giving it the ability to solve societal challenges while remaining internationally competitive. The University of Luxembourg sees itself as a driving force, generating knowledge and human capital based on research and education at the highest international level.

To know more about the University of Luxembourg please visit the university's website.