News
Welcome to the UM Brussels Hub News page. Here you’ll find updates on Maastricht University’s work and engagement in Brussels and across Europe. From research and projects to events and interviews, the page highlights the people and initiatives contributing to UM’s European focus and public affairs activities. Catch up on the latest developments, collaborations, and community initiatives as UM strengthens its role as the European university of the Netherlands.
Building bridges in practice connecting the European Commission, the region, and UM
Maastricht University recently welcomed representatives from the European Commission for a visit centred on research, innovation, and Artificial Intelligence in Science. Organised by the Brussels Hub in collaboration with the Province of Limburg and the Brightlands campuses, the visit created an open dialogue between European policymakers and the regional research and innovation ecosystem. The programme highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, government, and European institutions in addressing AI in science and strengthening regional and European innovation connections.
UM Brussels Hub inaugurates its new Brussels representation
On 3 October 2024, Maastricht University officially inaugurated the UM Brussels Hub, its new representation in Brussels. The event brought together UM staff and alumni, EU officials, policymakers, and partners from the education, research, and innovation sectors.
Centered around the theme of strengthening collaboration between academia and policy, the inauguration highlighted UM’s European ambitions and its commitment to contributing to debates and initiatives shaping Europe’s future. Speakers emphasised the importance of closer cooperation between universities and policymakers, as well as continued investment in education, research, and innovation. The symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together representatives from UM, the Dutch Government, and the European Commission, emphasising cooperation between universities, national governments, and the European Union.
Expanding Collaborative Horizons: Welcoming New Partners to the UM Brussels Hub
The Hub is happy to announce that two UM partners will join Maastricht University’s new shared office space in Brussels: the Management Office of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance and the Secretariat of the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER). UM is a founding partner of YUFE and is currently chairing its Strategic Council; UM is also member of ASPHER through the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FHML). Following the recent announcement of its relocation to Arts 47 in Brussels, the UM Brussels Hub has actively sought partnerships with Brussels-based organisations that were looking for shared office space in the European Quarter. This process has been carried out collaboratively with the Hub’s Sounding Board and with the support of the Maastricht University Office. The aim was to secure strategic partnerships in line with UM’s internationalisation policy and position as the European University of the Netherlands, aiming to generate synergies and strengthen networks with like-minded organisations.
