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''The Netherlands must solve its nitrogen problem itself, without constantly pointing to Brussels''

20 October 2025

Anyone discussing housing, farming, or nature this election inevitably ends up talking about nitrogen. Yet the rules are often dismissed as Brussels bureaucracy, though they protect Dutch citizens, says Professor Onno van Schayck.

Steel tariffs explained: Why is the EU doubling them — and at what cost?

16 October 2025

The EU announced last week that it would double its tariffs on steel to 50 percent, bringing them in line with US levels. Studio Europa Maastricht spoke with Mark Sanders about the latest developments surrounding the increase in steel tariffs.

Agnes Boots en Alex Remels: the A-team for PhD candidates

15 October 2025

Both Agnes Boots and Alex Remels obtained their PhDs at the research institute Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM) at the beginning of their careers. Now they are guiding PhD candidates themselves.

Sophie Jooren on compliance to local tobacco policies

14 October 2025

Sophie Jooren, a PhD student at the Care And Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), studies how people who smoke react when faced with outdoor smoking policies.

''Ukraine must not be a footnote during the Dutch parliamentary elections''

9 October 2025

The war in Ukraine should play a much bigger role during the Dutch parliamentary elections. That is the argument made by Yf Reykers, Associate Professor of International Relations at Maastricht University, in De Limburger.

Maastricht triumphs European cities in securing top medical conference

9 October 2025

Years of lobbying, smart collaboration, and an unexpected trump card enabled Maastricht to secure a prestigious international conference. What makes the region so attractive to thousands of medical specialists?

Video: the power of protest on camera

Art that speaks, challenges, and moves you. That is PROTEST, an exhibition featuring 24 international video artworks exploring the power of resistance and activism. This remarkable exhibition is on display until 16 November 2025 at the former Jeanne d’Arc College in Maastricht. Maastricht University is proud to support this project. The theme could not be more relevant, and the exhibition is both artistically and conceptually strong. Students also have the opportunity to gain professional experience by working as gallery attendants or as part of the education team. Within our teaching too, PROTEST serves as a source of inspiration for discussion and critical reflection.

In this video, Bart van den Boom – initiator and Maastricht University alumnus – and PhD candidate and lecturer Pieter du Plessis explain how PROTEST brings together art, education and society. Watch it now!