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  • Letter from the University Council

    Dear Members of the UM Community,,

    A lot of the work of the University Council consists of advising on policy proposals and approving official documents. However, the Council is also a venue to discuss issues that occupy the minds of the members of our community and where the Executive Board...

    Teun Dekker
  • Letter from the University Council


    Dear Members of the UM Community,

    September is a month full of new beginnings. People in the university community take up new roles, start new research projects, or enroll in new classes. And while we might sometimes be nostalgic for the lazy days of summer, it’s also kind of nice to get to work.

    Teun Dekker
  • Letter from the University Council

    Dear Members of the UM Community,

    The end of the academic year is a busy time for all of us. Projects that we have been working on get finalized, everything needs to be prepared for the next academic year, and we reflect on the challenges of the past as well as the opportunities for the future.

    Teun Dekker
  • Letter from the University Council

    Dear Maastricht University Community,

    Since May 1, I have had the honour of being the chair of our University Council. I have worked at University College Maastricht since 2007, teaching a range of courses in political philosophy. As Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences Education, I do research...

    Teun Dekker