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The 100K alum
Manon Weusten is Maastricht University’s 100,000th alum. The South Limburg native with an international outlook, a love of her region and a passion for lifelong learning talks about UM’s contribution to her career path—and her aversion to attention.
Maastricht University Opens Nick Bos Greenhouse in Venlo
On 8 October 2024, Maastricht University officially opened its new sustainable research greenhouse on the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
Universities in Southeast Netherlands find connection in heritage
'Connected by Heritage', a project in which Radboud University and Maastricht University are working together, is intended to bring more attention to the masterpieces from the heritage collections of both universities in the coming year.
Teacher's Day: education and educational innovation at UM in the spotlights
On 5 October, we celebrate Teacher's Day in the Netherlands. This is a special day to express appreciation for teachers and educational staff.
KidzCollege: 15 years of linking primary schools with the university
It’s happened every May and June for the last 15 years. Groups of 60 pupils—Year 7 students from primary schools around the region—filing into UM lecture halls to get acquainted with academia.
Maastricht University student numbers stabilise
This year, the total number of students at Maastricht University will probably still increase slightly to more than 23,000. Due to an estimated 3% decrease in the number of new students, this growth will level off.
