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The first years of Maastricht University through the eyes of alumnus Job

In 2026, Maastricht University will celebrate its 50th anniversary and recently, the university welcomed its 100,000th alumnus. A perfect opportunity to reflect on the early beginnings of UM, together with one of the very first students: Job Metsemakers.
Job Metsemakers

Making healthcare healthy

A change of course is needed if we are to keep healthcare in the Netherlands accessible. The South Limburg Regional Plan, presented in late 2023, focuses on cooperation between dozens of parties and organisations.
Svenja Cremer ans Daan Westra

UM student Thom Vogel wins silver medal during FISU World University Games

On 17 January, Dutch snowboarder Thom Vogel, student at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Maastricht University, won a silver medal in slopestyle during the FISU World University Games Winter 2025.
UM SBE student Thom Vogel during his silver medal slopestyle snowboard run

Ozempic – obesity solved?

Obesity is one of the great public health problems we face. New drugs such as Ozempic offer possibilities but also raise moral, economic and health questions.
Ozempic syringes

UM supports University of Burundi with development of IT bachelor's programmes

Maastricht University (UM) will support the Université de Burundi with the development of educational programs in IT. On Dec. 17, 2024, UM and the Ministry of Education of Burundi signed a contract for this project.
Staff from University of Burundi visit Maastricht University for collaboration kickoff

Proposal for new assessment frameworks for UM collaborations

Maastricht University is introducing new assessment frameworks to evaluate collaborations with partner institutions and other organisations.
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