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Food garden as living lab

At Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, there will soon be a “food forest light.” This compact food garden will give students from various programmes the opportunity to collaborate, experiment and learn about sustainable food production and biodiversity.
People working in the compact food garden

Championing global solidarity: Master of Public Policy student Eva Bemelmans joins the ONE Campaign

This year, Master of Public Policy student Eva Bemelmans was selected as a Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign. We spoke with Eva about what this opportunity means to her, and how it connects to her academic journey at UNU-MERIT.
The One Campaign Youth Ambassadors

Limburg Immersive Technologies (LIT) network officially launched

Maastricht University and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences officially unveiled the Limburg Immersive Technologies (LIT) Network on 6 May 2025 at the Teaching Hotel Château Bethlehem in Maastricht.
Presentation

Studio Europa presents policy brief collection on digitalisation

Studio Europa is excited to share its new Policy Brief Collection on Digitalisation, featuring insights of Maastricht University experts from various disciplines on the impact of the Digital Services Act on online platforms, AI technologies, and citizens.
Policy brief digitalization Studio Europa

Seek shade, cover up, use sunscreen: sun behaviour and skin cancer

The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the Netherlands. Yara Sievers is a PhD candidate at CAPHRI, and she is researching sun behaviour. She tells us how we can prevent skin cancer.
Yara Sievers

Mimic the true nature of tissues by building complex in vitro models

Paul Wieringa, assistant professor at MERLN, focuses on developing in vitro models that mimic the true nature of tissues. He is currently working on models to study endometriosis and the fallopian tube, among other projects. Read more about it.
Science Story Paul Wieringa

Rise with Pride: UM raises the flag for inclusion


On Monday, staff and students came together on the lawn near UNS40 to mark the start of Pride Month with a moment of reflection and solidarity. Vice President Jan-Tjitte Meindersma raised the Progress Pride Flag on behalf of the university, in a visible sign of support for LGBTQIA+ members of the UM community and for LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.

 View the photos of this special moment here.

Staff and students talking about Pride month at Pride Month flag raising event

Video: research on sustainability and circularity


In the context of World Environment Day on 5 June, we'd like to highlight our researchers who work together to find solutions for the challenges surrounding sustainability and circularity. Think of climate change, recycling and the right to repair. They do this research for the region, the Netherlands, Europe and for the entire world – so for you as well. What drives them? How do they contribute to making the world more circular, saving the planet and keeping it liveable for future generations? Why is a multidisciplinary approach so important? You'll find out in this video.

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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.
Maastricht University - Dies Natalis ceremony 2025

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.
Opening Academic Year 2024

UM Star Lectures 2025

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.
UM Star Lecture Maastricht University