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UM’s 50th anniversary kicks off with an invitation to the city and region
The jubilee year marking Maastricht University’s 50th anniversary officially began with the Dies Natalis celebration in the Basilica of Saint Servatius, attended by King Willem-Alexander and hundreds of guests from the city, the province and beyond.
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger: “Every human life is a human life and deserves equal protection”
On UM's 50th anniversary, celebrated during the Dies Natalis on 23 January 2026, no fewer than three honorary doctorates will be awarded. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger is one of the recipients. She is president of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
From heart to head: on depression and brain stimulation
In June, Eva Dijkstra completed her PhD on the heart–brain connection as a predictor of how well brain stimulation treats depression. With her supervisor, neuroscientist Alexander Sack, she explores personalised paths out of depression.
“If we want to live long and healthy lives, we need to take much better care of nature”
During Maastricht University’s 50th Dies Natalis, the Swedish professor Peter Stenvinkel will receive an honorary doctorate for his pioneering research on nephrology (kidney medicine) and planetary health.
UM Medallion of Honour and named award for ProfessorFrank Thuijsman
The UM Medallion of Honour and the first FSE Frank Thuijsman Award; Maastricht University ensured that Frank Thuijsmandid not depart quietly into retirement.
Lawsuits for love
On Friday 23 January 2026, during Maastricht University’s Dies Natalis, Roger Cox will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Law for his pioneering work in climate jurisprudence.
