Patrick van Thiel’s academic journey began in Rotterdam before he found his true calling at Maastricht University in 1989. Drawn by the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system, he quickly excelled academically, earning 90 credits in just one year. However, it wasn’t until he discovered his passion for...
Roy Broersma, Academic Director of ICC@M, bridges academia and business, enhancing Maastricht University’s impact. He aims to strengthen regional ties, foster bold ideas, and prepare students for real-world challenges.
With nearly 30 years of international leadership experience, SBE alumnus Samuel Fung brings a powerful combination of global industry insight and personal passion for education to the School’s International Advisory Board. In this interview, Samuel shares what inspired him to join the board, how his...
In recent years, there has been quite some debate surrounding the value of rakings. So the question is: do university rankings really matter that much? Fair question. In this article, SBE’s Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes and SBE’s Associate Dean Gaby Odekerken weigh in on the subject.
Read our latest interview with Stella Shukla, SBE-Alumna and now managing consultant in digital transformation, who shares how a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on experience has defined her path from student to consultant. Stella’s roles at Atos and KPMG laid a foundation in consulting, which...
The Maastricht Business Days (MBD) have been a hallmark of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) since their inception in 1996, standing out as the most prestigious student recruitment event. Organized by SCOPE, the faculty’s dynamic study association, the MBDs connect over 600 students...
SBE alum Lisette van Doorn has dedicated her career to advancing leadership and education in real estate. As CEO of ULI Europe, she leads initiatives like the Global Leaders Programme, co-developed with Maastricht University and MIT, supporting mid-career professionals in real estate. Van Doorn...
Students were issued student numbers (ID numbers) and the first student (alphabetically) was Ward Alfenaar. Today, 40 years later, we checked in with Ward to talk about his memories from those early days of studying in Maastricht.
