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EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: a game changer or bound to fail?
Studio Europa spoke with Lilian Tsourdi, Professor and Jean Monnet Chair in European Migration Law and Governance at the Law Faculty of Maastricht University, about the influence of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum (the Pact).
The State of the Union Law: “For the EU to defend its fundamental values, Member States must support them.”
On the sidelines of the conference The State of Union Law, held at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Law on 12 June, Studio Europa Maastricht spoke with Ben Smulders, Dutch judge at the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
NWO Tulp fund attracts top researcher to MaCSBio
To keep up with the worldwide race for knowledge and innovation, the Netherlands needs more highly talented scientists. MaCSBio managed to expand its staff with top researcher Irina Mohorianu. Her move to the Netherlands is funded by the NWO Tulp Fund.
Brightlands Limburg is one of the 7 smartest regions in the world
Brightlands Limburg is among the seven most innovative regions in the world. The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) announced this on Wednesday 17 June during the Top 7 Communities of 2026 conference taking place in Limburg.
Slowing down and improving the treatment of osteoarthritis through molecular cartilage research
Prof. Tim Welting (CAPHRI) knew early on that he wanted to use his fundamental molecular knowledge to create societal impact. Today, he is just doing that through his research into osteoarthritis.
UM Sustainability Report 2025: progress made, while continued focus remains
Maastricht University (UM) has published the Sustainability Report 2025. This report outlines the sustainable steps being taken across education, research and operational activities.
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Why do people with cancer lose weight?
Many people with cancer lose weight unintentionally. Why does this happen?
Marit van Hooren and Niels Ruber (NUTRIM) believe this weight loss may be linked to the bowel of patients. In the lab, they create mini organs to study how tumours affects bowel function.
Curious to see how they do this? Watch the video below!
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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.
