Bookpath: from Maastricht to Africa

UM students give knowledge a second chance

Frederik, Tom, Ferdinand, Johanna, Franziskus and Ana, are the six faces behind Bookpath. The group of UM students founded the initiative to change the way we deal with used books and other valuable learning resources. Bookpath opts for a sustainable approach, where the knowledge in second-hand books is not thrown away, but passed on. The project collects used books and gives them a second chance by donating them to African schools and universities.

Watch the video below to learn more:

Also read

  • Europe Day

    To celebrate Europe Day on 9 May, FASoS student Lisa travelled to Brussels to meet with five of our inspiring alumni who are currently shaping European policy and advocacy. In this video, they share why Europe Day matters, how it’s celebrated in Brussels, and what the idea of Europe means to them.

    Europe Day-FASoS
  • UM seeks new balance between the university and student associations

    Maastricht University is suspending its relationship with student associations Tragos and Circumflex until further notice. Discussions with the boards of these associations have revealed that agreements outlined in the Code of Conduct have not been upheld. Experience from recent years shows that...

    Minderbroedersberg Maastricht
  • Emma Goslin - health goes beyond medical research

    Emma has always been interested in health in the broadest sense of the term. “Health goes beyond medical research and care. It is shaped by politics, international health organisations, transnational threats such as climate change, and much more. 

    Emma Goslin