Collaboration between Maastricht University & Radboud University
Maastricht University and Radboud University are to increase cooperation in education and research. Aim of the collaboration: to join forces to maximise the academic and social impact in the South-East region of the Netherlands.
Joint programmes in biotechnology and engineering physics are being developed, (partly) on the campus in Venlo. Both universities already have shared development programmes for healthcare professionals. Furthermore, the universities are also cooperating in the field of academic teacher training.
Impact in the region
Further collaboration will provide additional opportunities for students in the region (education), besides attracting and retaining knowledge through strong joint research ventures (research) and innovative spin-offs (impact). Venlo, with its central location, will form a hub for education, research and impact.
Working on this collaboration
Until 2027, the university administrations will provide an investment budget. It may be invested in exploring or stimulating collaboration, e.g. as seed money, or spent on concrete projects.
Ambition document
Maastricht University and Radboud University have worked out the ambitions for their collaboration. The ambition document 2023-2027 sets out the focus for the next few years and explains how the collaboration will be facilitated. What are the plans, in a nutshell?
Annual Plan 2024
Based on the goals named in the ambition document of Maastricht University and Radboud University, or for projects where a clear foundation has already been laid, we determined actions. We share these in the 2024 annual plan. What are we working towards and when will this be a success?
Who are the members of the steering committee?
The collaboration between Radboud University and Maastricht University is being accompanied by a steering committee. Its members are:
- Alexandra van Huffelen, Radboud Universiteit
- Sijbrand de Jong, Radboud University
- Harm Kaal, Radboud University
- Rianne Letschert, Maastricht University
- Mariëlle Heijltjes, Maastricht University
- Harald Merckelbach, Maastricht University
Projects
Lifelong Learning
With an extensive range of postgraduate education, together with the Open University, we increase our impact in the region in developing innovative education for professionals that meets current training needs.
Academic teacher training programme
More first-grade, academically trained teachers in the classroom - that is the aim. One way to achieve this is to train teachers partly in Nijmegen, partly in Maastricht.
Development programmes for healthcare professionals
The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (UMIO) and Radboud Management Academy are working with the UMCs of Nijmegen and Maastricht to develop healthcare executives.
Master’s programmes in Biotechnology and Applied Physics
Two joint, two-year research master's programmes: one in biotechnology, and one in engineering physics. This is what the science faculties of Radboud University and Maastricht University are working on.
The National Education Lab AI (NOLAI)
At NOLAI, teachers, school leaders, school administrators, teacher trainers, business people and scientists work together to improve primary and secondary (special) education through AI (artificial intelligence).
Heritage
For postgraduate heritage education, there are many opportunities for cooperation between Radboud University, Maastricht University and museums in the region.
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