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We aim to enrich academic programmes, competence and capacity of individuals in the field of law. By doing so, we seek to strengthen the Rule of law and justice institutions in Lao PDR.
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LATEST NEWS
Project supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action
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After our basic e-library last week, the Inter-University Cooperation Project Laos-Luxembourg organised two more additional training sessions on the 10th and 11th for lecturers and librarians having completed their basic training previously.
The two sessions were run by Ms. Jevgenija from EIFL with the support from Dr. Perrine Simon, the Liaison Officer of the University of Luxembourg and Ms. Thongkhoon Xayyahong, the Project Assistant who were monitoring and facilitating participation.
On 10th, the trainer reviewed previous lessons before running practical sessions. 8 trainees were doing exercises by using functions and filters that the trainer assigned step by step, with the help of Mr. Dimitri for translation. At the end, they all gained useful skills and are more confident in searching E-Library.
On 11th, Ms. Jevgenija showed how to search on the E-Library by using additional functions. She gave some search tips to participants on how to create their individual account on EBSCO and save search results. She then showed them how to find and search on individual databases by using specialized and multidisciplinary e-resources (such as Oxford University Press and Heinonline). 8 participants had to complete several practical tasks. It gave them the chance to learn how to find legal resources for their teaching and research. They actively engaged with Ms. Jevgenija by asking questions and sharing their search results via Zoom features.
The e-library is an essential tool to strengthen access to knowledge and a concrete tool for teachers to prepare their classes and do research. More e-training will be coming soon!
The E-library is a digital version of a library accessible via internet which gives access to online databases containing books (e-books), academic journals and many other resources such as magazines and newspapers.
Visit the webpage of the FLP: http://flp.nuol.edu.la/e-library/
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On 3-4 November 2021, the Inter-University Cooperation Project Laos-Luxembourg organised 2 half-days of basic training on ‘How to Use the E-Library’ for FLP’s lecturers. It was the eighth training organised by the Project. The sessions were led fully online via Zoom again due to the Covid-19 situation in Laos. Ms. Xayyahong, the Project Assistant was in charge of the interpretation for the first time on the second day.
15 lecturers participated in the training led by Ms Jevegenija from EIFL, with the assistance from Dr. Perrine, the Liaison Officer of the University of Luxembourg who was monitoring and helping the participants.
On the first day, the trainer introduced the participants to the new e-library, presented the resources now available digitally and asked trainees to run some small searches as an exercise. On the second day, the trainees explored more in depth the search platform by doing practical exercises consisting of finding specific resources on given research topics. This allowed them to learn how to find resources for their classes and research. The lecturers actively engaged with Ms. Jevgenija by asking questions and sharing their search results via Zoom features.
The e-library is an essential tool to strengthen access to knowledge and a concrete tool for teachers to prepare their classes and do research. More e-training will be coming soon!
The E-library is a digital version of a library accessible via internet which gives access to online databases containing books (e-books), academic journals and many other resources such as magazines and newspapers. Visit the webpage of the FLP: http://flp.nuol.edu.la/e-library/
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The University of Luxembourg is continuing to support the drafting of academic guide for legal research. On 5 October 2021, Vice-Dean Dr. Somdeth KEOVONGSACK and Dr. Perrine Simon, Liaison Officer from the University of Luxembourg led an online workshop via Zoom bringing together the seven committee members from FLP, in charge on the participatory drafting of the guidelines.
This workshop was dedicated to the revision and the finalisation of the draft guidelines. The guidelines are covering aspects of legal research such as the definition of legal research and the different types of legal research, the sources used in legal research, rules of academic ethics and plagiarism, referencing style, and advice on academic writing to structure a law paper.
Committee members presented the chapters they have drafted or co-drafted with the Liaison Officer to others. The aim was to consult all committee members on the draft in order to get their comments and suggestions. The workshop was intensive and successful. They all had fruitful and informative exchanges for the Guidelines on Academic Legal Research Methodology!
The way forward is the translation of the draft into Lao and the preparation to present the guidelines to FLP academic staff on the next upcoming workshop in this month.
The guidelines on legal research are an important tool to improve the understanding about legal research and enhance the quality of legal research. They could serve as a benchmark for research in law, but could also inspire similar academic strategies/policies in political science, and on plagiarism and research ethics at NUOL level.
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Last 22-23th of September 2021, the University of Luxembourg organized a two days training on ‘How to Use the E-Library’ for FLP’s lecturers. It was the seventh training organised by the Project. The session, due to the Covid-19 situation in Laos and new lockdown, was led fully virtually with participants and our translator Mr. Dimitri joining from home via Zoom platform.
15 lecturers and librarians attended the training led by Ms Jevegenija from EIFL, with the assistance from Dr. Perrine, the Liaison Officer of the University of Luxembourg, and Ms. Thongkhoon Xayyahong, the Project Assistant, who were monitoring and helping the participants.
On the first day, the trainer introduced the participants to the new e-library, presented the resources now available digitally and asked trainees to run some small searches as an exercise. On the second day, the trainees explored more in depth the search platform by doing practical exercises consisting of finding specific resources on given research topics. This allowed them to learn how to find resources for their classes and research. The lecturers actively engaged with Ms. Jevgenija by asking questions and sharing their search results via Zoom features.
The e-library is an essential tool to strengthen access to knowledge and a concrete tool for teachers to prepare their classes and do research. More e-training will be coming soon!
The E-library is a digital version of a library accessible via internet which gives access to online databases containing books (e-books), academic journals and many other resources such as magazines and newspapers. Visit the webpage of the FLP: http://flp.nuol.edu.la/e-library/
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The University of Luxembourg and the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs have agreed to extend the Inter-University Cooperation Project between the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the National University of Laos in Vientiane and Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance and. This project is part of the larger framework of the development cooperation between Luxembourg and Laos. Beginning in 2017 with an initial 4-year agreement, the project has been extended to 2024.
The Inter-University cooperation seeks to foster a genuine legal culture and reinforce best practices for law students, lecturers and researchers at the National University of Laos, and more specifically the Faculty of Law and Political Science. The ultimate goal of the project is to promote the rule of law in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) by supporting and enriching both the research and teaching environment, with a focus on the correct application of legal rules.
The decision to extend the project was partly based on the success and potential of the first four years. Some notable achievements have been the development of an e-library and related training to support legal research, numerous teaching visits, research stays and digital lectures, the coaching of an International Moot Court for Lao law students, the organization of thematic research seminars in the form of ‘summer schools’, and the publication of a special edition of the journal Critical Quarterly for Legislation and Law dedicated to the project with contributions from both Lao and Luxembourg researchers.
New objectives for the next phase of the project are the modernization of teaching through the introduction of clinical legal education, the development of a digital teaching offer, the updating of teaching material, and the creation of a “student for student” tutoring programme. Additionally, three scholarships will be made available to promising young law researchers from the National University of Laos who wish to a pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Luxembourg together with research grants to support Laotian research in law.
Franz Fayot, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, is delighted with the extension of the collaboration between the two universities in the field of law and the strengthening of the rule of law: “A faculty of law offering high-quality education is the basis for strengthening the rule of law, with the ultimate goal of providing all Lao citizens access to their rights.”
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The University of Luxembourg is proud to announce the opening of applications to select qualified young law researchers from the National University of Laos to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Luxembourg.
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) of the University of Luxembourg will provide a friendly international environment in which the selected PhD candidates will be supported to carry out their research in the field of law and supervised by faculty members. The doctoral programme aims to train lao lecturers for them to acquire solid academic and research skills in the legal field, in order in the long-run to strengthen the capacities of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the National University of Laos.
In line with the “Luxembourg general cooperation strategy for sustainable development – Road to 2030”, the Inter-University Project welcomes research proposals falling under the following thematic:
- Rule of law and governance
- Fundamental rights;
- Gender equality;
- Environment sustainability and climate protection.
Selected PhD candidates will benefit from a financial support for three years, with a possible extension to four years. They will be provided with a working station and the best conditions for writing their thesis. The PhD candidates will commit to be physically present at the FDEF during the academic year. Their doctoral research will be supervised by a main supervisor, Professor in Law at the University of Luxembourg. Doctoral candidates will participate fully in the activities of University through seminars, doctoral workshops and scientific events. The PhD thesis will take the form of a book-length manuscript.
The applicants must hold a Master’s degree in law or with a strong component in law and must be proficient in English (equivalent to B2 level). There are no criteria in terms of age.
The application must be written in English and should encompass:
– A curriculum vitae with full contact details;
– A cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages);
– A PhD project proposal not to exceed 5 pages, including the bibliography. The project proposal should include a description of the research topic (introduction), the hypothesis, research objectives and envisaged methodology as well as a short bibliography (15 references maximum).
Application deadline: 15 October 2021
The pre-selected candidates will be invited for an interview
Applications should be submitted to Pr. Stefan Braum and Dr. Perrine Simon: stefan.braum@uni.lu and perrine.simon@ext.uni.lu