Fictional battles have long served as a mirror for real-world anxieties about war, technology, and the limits of law. Season 8, Episode 3 of Game of Thrones, “The Long Night,” provides an opportunity to test the boundaries of international humanitarian law (IHL) by confronting its most fundamental...
On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed down its much anticipated Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. This case represents the highest example of climate litigation to date, with the Court joining numerous other international courts...
How might the IACtHR Advisory Opinion on climate emergency and human rights reshape the Plastics Treaty negotiations?
On March 13, 2025, M-EPLI welcomed Professor Bianca Gardella Tedeschi from the University of Eastern Piedmont in Italy to present her groundbreaking research on recognising elders as vulnerable consumers in EU consumer law. The presentation, moderated by Dr. Daniel On, sparked a vibrant discussion...
From 8–13 June 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, as part of the Maastricht-São Paulo delegation. I participated as a scientific delegate (not representing the interests of any nation), affiliated as a Lecturer at Maastricht...
On April 28th, I published my very first podcast, which dived into the iconic field of Sports Law. This work was the product of an “Honours Programme Personal Project” supervised by Dr. William Bull. As I look back on this experience, I am honored to share some of the takeaways which Dr. Bull and I...
For most children in the Netherlands, December 5th is a magical day as they eagerly await the arrival of Saint Nicholas, bringing gifts and joy to their homes. This year, the festivities were not limited to children’s doorsteps. On the same day, Maastricht University (UM) hosted its Children’s...
Throughout my work in academia, I've met many who even told me in their undergraduates that they really want to pursue an academic career. I admire that. And, I always found that intimidating. Can someone really know for sure where they're going to end up, especially when it's still quite a few...
For decades, multilateralism has been the guiding principle for regulating international trade relations between states. The European Union (EU) has long championed this approach, firmly believing that global cooperation - ideally through consensus among all countries - is the most effective way to...
Dear members of the UM Community,
With the end of the academic year in sight, the University Council is busy wrapping up all the formalities that need to be taken care of before summer, but is also already preparing for the new academic year.
