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Globally connected: The power of an active alumni community
What does it truly mean to keep an alumni community alive and thriving?
Behind the Scenes of a Coaching Debut
A new role, fresh encounters, and heartfelt conversations: five alumni recently took their first steps as coaches during the UM Coach Caf
Living the dream (job)
When Nina Gormanns was cleaning out her house in Canada, she found some old folders containing notes from a career workshop
Alumna Angela Stoof: The gentle strength of perspective
Angela Stoof brings hope and humanity into rigid systems, blending psychology, spirituality and storytelling in her mission for meaningfu
How I rely on my university-taught writing skills, now that I use ChatGPT as my daily assistant at work: perspective of a recent graduate
How does a recent graduate transition from using AI tools with caution at university to embracing them at work?
Maastricht University launches Friends of the Law Faculty
Maastricht University's Faculty of Law recently launched the Friends of the Faculty of Law initiative.
Alumni success stories: Stella Shukla
Read our latest interview with Stella Shukla, SBE-Alumna and now managing consultant in digital transformation, who shares how a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on experience has defined her path from student to consultant. Stella’s roles at Atos and KPMG laid a foundation in consulting, which...
Bold and innovative: The first years of Maastricht University through the eyes of Job Metsemakers
In 2024, Maastricht University welcomed its 100,000th alumna, just ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2026. Job Metsemakers, one of the university’s first students, reflects on its early years, its pioneering role in medical education, and its global influence, while celebrating the growth and lasting...
Baptism by fire
Her primary school teacher was convinced she would end up saving the whales with Greenpeace. Even as a child, Maastricht University alum Susanne Schnabel couldn’t stand injustice. If a classmate was bullied, she had to intervene. It was this trait, combined with her “big mouth,” that led her to the...
Discover the UM Academy for Lifelong Development platform
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the UM Academy for Lifelong Development, a comprehensive platform that brings together the diverse educational offerings from Maastricht University’s institutes. Now, all of UM’s programmes for professionals are available in one convenient location, making it...
Alumna Josje Weusten: Successfully embracing creative writing
UM alumna Josje Weusten has just released her debut novel Fake Fish—a dystopian tale about fake news, AI, and the blurring of reality. Josje shares her creative journey and offers insights into the writing process, plus practical tips for aspiring authors.
Alumni success stories: Lisette van Doorn
SBE alum Lisette van Doorn has dedicated her career to advancing leadership and education in real estate. As CEO of ULI Europe, she leads initiatives like the Global Leaders Programme, co-developed with Maastricht University and MIT, supporting mid-career professionals in real estate. Van Doorn...
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.
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