Getting Involved!
There are many organisations and networks at UM and in Maastricht that can bring communities together through events, initiatives and projects. Some of these organisations are supported by the DEI+ Office and actively work to celebrate diversity, promote equity, and foster a more inclusive UM community.
Other UM student organisations
At UM, there's a student organisation for almost everyone. To find the right one for you, see the overview of student organisations.
Are you interested in starting an organisation, or are you looking for support in running one? Take a look at the Student Initiative Helpdesk (SIH).
CIAO Knowledge Centre
The Centre of Expertise for Inclusive Organisations (Dutch: Centrum Inclusieve ArbeidsOrganisatie, CIAO) is a Maastricht University based institute that was founded in close collaboration with the Dutch Employee Insurance Agency, UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut WerknemersVerzekeringen).
CIAO offers a platform of knowledge to all parties working professionally towards promoting sustainable participation in the labour market, both for those working and those searching for jobs, and especially those who are not able to participate in the current labour market independently. To further this, CIAO does scientific and practice oriented research. It also develops various practical tools.
Because sustainable participation in the labour market and workplace inclusion pays off, CIAO aims to increase the number of inclusive organisations. For that reason, we want to share our knowledge and expertise with professionals and organisations alike, so that they benefit most optimally from the diversity in talent in the labour market.
