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FASoS Events

24 Aug

28 Aug

FASoS Introduction week – Bachelor’s, (Pre)Master’s and Exchange Students

1 Sep

30 Sep

SPARK Session: Noah Littel "Archives of Passion: An Affective History of Dutch Gay, Lesbian and Women’s Archival and Information Activism since the 1970s"

11 Sep

Symposium: Stilte in steden

16 Oct

23 Oct

FASoS Master Graduation Ceremonies

31 Oct

FASoS Bachelor Graduation Ceremonies

Events for prospective students

2 Nov

5 Nov

Online Master's Week

14 Nov

Bachelor's Open Day

20 Mar

Master’s Open Day

Latest news

Cartopology: where the map, the person, and the place come together

Marlies Vermeulen is an artistic researcher at What Art Knows (Zuyd University of Applied Sciences), teacher, and co-founder of the Institute of Cartopology. She developed the new discipline of cartopology during her PhD research and defended her PhD at Maastricht University in June 2026.

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Michiel Bron wins inaugural William Burr Prize in Nuclear History

Michiel Bron, who obtained his PhD at FASoS, has won the inaugural William Burr Prize in Nuclear History for his dissertation The Petro-Atom . The prize recognises outstanding nuclear history research and includes a book contract with McGill-Queen's University Press.

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FASoS Valorisation Prize 2025 awarded to Eliza Steinbock

Professor Eliza Steinbock has been awarded the FASoS Valorisation Prize 2025 for Field Notes on Artistic Participation in Europe’s Trans and Queer Archive . Ferenc Laczó received an honourable mention for Intertwined Stories .

Researchers

Ana Lopez Garcia awarded NWO Open Competition XS grant for research on diaspora finance and climate resilience

Her project, Diaspora Finance for Climate Resilience in Fragile States, explores how diaspora communities can help finance climate resilience without unintentionally weakening fragile governments.

Fan of Problem-Based Learning

As a Digital Transformation and AI Consultant at Eurolink, Tara Miranović can’t help noticing how much she gained from Maastricht University’s system of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). The sessions she now runs with clients closely resemble the tutorials during her studies.

FASoS: Beyond the headlines

Inclusivity in Museums

A recent study at FASoS, looks at how museums can become more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Curious to learn more about this research? Have a look at this video with Professor Eliza Steinbock to find out more.

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How are countries managing conflicts outside the UN?

Who should intervene in a military conflict? For a long time, the answer seemed simple: the United Nations or NATO. But today, countries don’t always agree, and that can delay action. So what happens when decisions take too long? Watch the video with associate professor Yf Reykers to find out more.
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Are Social Media Rules protecting people online?

Most online policies focus on platforms like TikTok or Instagram, while many minors mainly use Snapchat. Features like location sharing and streaks shape privacy, friendships, and the pressure to stay online, but current regulations don’t always reflect these everyday experiences. Watch the video with Associate Professor of Moral Philosophy Katleen Gabriels to find out more.
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