Faculty of Science and Engineering

"I’m surprised by the recentness of the knowledge that I gained"

Marc Pont, alumnus of the master's programme in Data Science for Decision Making, discusses the atmosphere, curriculum and job search.

AI is not a panacea – but is helpful

In the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Prof. Gerhard Weiss discusses why companies can be reluctant about AI applications although they think it is a game changer in their domain (essay in German).

Balazs Erdos wins poster award

140 researchers came together for the EMBO Workshop: Precision Health: Molecular Basis, Technology and Digital Health to present and discuss the promises and challenges of precision health and the molecular insights necessary to enable a maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease.

Ines Stelk and Liza Diane Gordin win Kremers Incentive Awards

Liza Diane Gordin and Ines Stelk took home the Kremers Incentive Awards 2019 in the bachelor’s and master’s categories on Saturday 30 November.

Maastricht Science Programme alumna wins Darwin thesis award

A Maastricht Science Programme alumna won the Darwin thesis award at the National Biology Students Conference 2019.

Research into Japanese puzzles prompts London adventure for master's student

A love for Japanese culture snowballed into a London conference trip for Lianne Hufkens, master's student Artificial Intelligence.

Do algorithms help make healthcare better?

How can you further improve healthcare with the use of ‘big data’? That question is central to many scientific studies worldwide. At Maastricht University, the research group led by Professor of Clinical Data Sciences André Dekker is also working on answers to this question.

How safe is it to drink from recycled cups?

On 15 November, Professor Dick T.H.M. Sijm gave his inaugural address, entitled ‘There is more behind the label’, and accepted the function of Associate Professor at Maastricht University (UM). He will work at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University College Venlo in Venlo. His chair is called: Food safety in a sustainable economy.

Maastricht University expands with science faculty in Randwyck

Mark Winands appointed as professor of Machine Reasoning

Mark Winands has been appointed as professor of Machine Reasoning at the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering (DKE).

11 students, 4 researchers, 3 crowdfunding campaigns

This Fall, Maastricht University’s crowdfunding platform UM Crowd supports campaigns initiated by Mathilde, Marcel, Jeanette, Erik and 11 students from the Maastricht Science Programme. Meet the campaign owners and their projects.

Is time on our side?

Until recently, palaeontology and evolutionary biology were not among the key disciplines at UM. This is set to change, say the newly appointed professors José Joordens and Leon Claessens.

Law & Tech Lab on BNR Nieuwsradio

Another feature on BNR Nieuwsradio: Dr. Jerry Spanakis discusses the Law&Tech lab. (Report in Dutch)

New accommodation for Campus Venlo

UM team wins national biology contest

Limburg soil stable enough for Einstein Telescope

The possible construction of the Einstein Telescope in South Limburg is a step closer now that research has shown that the soil under the hills is stable enough for the ten-kilometre-long detectors of gravitational waves. Maastricht University, one of the participants in the project, is pleased with the results.

The Digital Ludeme Project on BNR Nieuwsradio

BNR Nieuwsradio’s show 'Wetenschap Vandaag' (‘Science Today’) spoke with Dr. Cameron Browne. (Report in Dutch)