In the spotlight
A strong education network for Brabant and Limburg: better alignment, less dropout
Secondary schools (VO) and higher education institutions (HO) in Brabant and Limburg signed up for the Education Network South Netherlands: one VO-HO network that will improve the flow of students to further education and reduce dropout rates.
Aurélie Carlier receives Athena Award
Aurélie Carlier (MERLN) receives an Athena Award from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). This award is for exceptional female researchers who serve as role models through their successful scientific careers.
Macrophages as key to treating liver fibrosis
Dr Sabine Daemen was born and raised in the Maastricht region. She now works at the Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), where she conducts research into liver diseases. Meet Sabine and her work.
More than a student job: five alumni about their unique role in groundbreaking vascular research
Alumni tell about their experiences at MAPEX: a platform that researches aortic aneurysms and allows students to work alongside researchers and clinicians with the same level of responsibility they’ll have later in life.
Moles in your living room: using augmented reality in neurorehabilitation
Melvyn Roerdink is senior researcher at the department Nutrition and Movement Sciences and affiliated with NUTRIM and MHeNs. He researches how augmented reality glasses can be used for patients rehabilitating from non-congenital brain injury.
The future of our food? It's growing in the labs at Brightlands
The agriculture and horticulture of the future require smart innovations, sustainable cultivation methods, and resilient crops. At Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, all of this comes together in Brightlands Next Generation Farming.
Video: What do students think about studying at Maastricht University?
In this vox pop video, Maastricht University (UM) students share their experiences with Problem-Based Learning (PBL), tutorials, and the international classroom. They talk openly about motivation, the role of tutors, diversity, technology in education, and how current issues shape their learning.
Agenda
Resilience or Eco Terrorism? Why Visual Framing of Climate Activism Matters
Studio Europa Maastricht
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Dec
Featured events
Dies Natalis
Dies Natalis, Latin for 'birthday,' is one of Maastricht University's annual celebrations. A prominent academic delivers the 'Dies address' and prestigious awards are presented.
Opening Academic Year
The official opening of the academic year at Maastricht University is a festive event held in late August or early September, with a different theme each year.
UM Star Lectures
Bringing the university to our alumni. We’ll send 12 of our professors to 12 different cities across Europe for an evening of lifelong learning, stimulating ideas, and networking.
