For Each Other 2024/25
For 15 consecutive years, the UM community has come together to address pressing social issues close to our hearts. Each year, the campaign fosters a sense of togetherness— something the world needs now more than ever in these times of growing division.
Together, we fight poverty, drive innovation, advocate for better health, and help scientific research and education make meaningful advancements. Your continued support for this cherished tradition of giving back to Maastricht University is invaluable!
Discover this year's projects
Give to... scholarships for young talent
Access to education should be possible for everyone. Yet, for some young people, attending university remains an almost unattainable dream. Despite their talent and determination, they face social and financial barriers. The Equity and Inclusion Programme of the University Fund Limburg is dedicated to helping these young talents by facilitating scholarships. A scholarship not only opens the door to higher education, but also significantly improves career prospects. Thanks to a scholarship from the Fund, 45 students have already completed their studies at Maastricht University. Will you help three more students pursue their academic dreams?
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Give to... a new method for diagnosing Alzheimer's
Every hour, five people in the Netherlands are diagnosed with dementia. In 70% of these cases, the cause is Alzheimer's disease, which remains incurable and profoundly impacts patients and their loved ones. The journey from the first symptoms to diagnosis through an invasive epidural procedure often takes a long time. But this is about to change. Researcher Dr Marlies Gijs has made a groundbreaking discovery: Alzheimer's can be detected earlier and more easily through tear fluid. This also allows for better monitoring of disease progression. Your support is urgently needed to start the validation study. Will you contribute to this fast, reliable and patient-friendly diagnostic method?
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Give to... skilled healthcare workers in Liberia
In many developing countries, there is a pressing need for quality healthcare education. For years, SHE Collaborates has been successfully training healthcare professionals in Sierra Leone. This year, the initiative is expanding to neighbouring Liberia. And it is high time for an important next step: funding a comprehensive course that will teach local healthcare professionals to develop innovative education themselves. Quality education leads to better care and healthier communities. Together with local partners, we are building a sustainable network of education and healthcare experts. Will you contribute to a better future for Liberia by supporting quality healthcare?
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Give for... an advanced digital twin of the heart
Imagine a world where doctors can accurately predict how your heart will respond to a treatment. A ‘digital twin’ of the heart, developed by researchers at CARIM with the CircAdapt model, makes this possible. This groundbreaking technology can fill in the missing puzzle pieces in diagnosis and predict whether heart patients will benefit from a treatment. This increases heart patients' chances of survival, reduces unnecessary surgeries, provides a sustainable alternative to laboratory animals, and improves medical education for future doctors. Will you support this innovative project and help shape the future of sustainable, personalised care for heart patients?
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Language policy in European higher education
The increased Englishization of higher education is under discussion in several European countries. What does a balanced language policy look like that does justice to both the increasingly international character of higher education and a country's language-related cultural identity? At an...
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A pinch of LSD, taken twice daily with meals
Fast forward to 2040: if you have ADHD or another psychological disorder, the doctor may no longer prescribe Ritalin or antidepressants, but instead a low dose of magic mushrooms, truffles or LSD. Associate professor Kim Kuypers is studying the use of psychedelics as potential medicines of the...
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Is the risk of cancer the same for everyone?
Valery Lemmens (GROW) conducts research on cancer, prevention, and how society is designed for making unhealthy choices.
