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Paula Roldán Barraza will join METRO as a PhD researcher. She will be based both at SBE and at LAW and will be supervised by Iwan Bos (SBE), Niels Philipsen (METRO) and Kalpana Tyagi (IGIR).
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented level of global stress, affecting nearly every aspect of daily life. As the world faced the threat of illness, economic uncertainty, and prolonged isolation, individuals' social behaviors and preferences were put to the test. Under such acute stress, people’s typical ways of interacting with others—whether through cooperation, empathy, or competition—began to shift in noticeable ways. This phenomenon has provided a unique lens through which to examine how stress alters social dynamics, with profound implications for understanding both individual and collective behavior during crises. So, what have we observed?
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PhD thesis written by Francesco Maletto
This research examined whether the legal framework currently governing this kind of marine pollution is adequate and effective in addressing the issue. -
If you ever find yourself detained by the police—even when innocent—get a lawyer and keep quiet. This is the most important lesson Jenny Schell-Leugers passes on to her students. Don’t make the mistake of thinking, “I’ve nothing to hide and can explain myself,” the legal psychologist says. Experience shows that anybody can fall victim to a miscarriage of justice. With a new database, she is trying to chart the extent of this problem in Europe. “This is just the beginning.”
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The official reopening of Randwyck Library on Monday 2 September, highlighted its upgraded features and its significance to the Maastricht University (UM) community. Since 1991, the library has been a vital resource for the Randwyck campus, providing a space where the academic community can access, create, and share scientific knowledge. It also emphasises on creating a calm, inclusive, and inspiring atmosphere.
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Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) is once again positioned among the best in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024. Among Dutch institutions, SBE’s master is one of only four programmes ranked in the FT’s Top 100 list, and it is positioned 73rd worldwide.
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The YUFE Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) programme invites students, staff, and external learners to dive into the world of innovation and new ventures. Participants can develop crucial transversal skills that will drive both their personal and professional growth.
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As of September 1st, the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence has officially become a collaboration between 18 Dutch knowledge institutions, including Maastricht University.
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In the past year SHE has reviewed its offer of research scholarships for current and prospective PhD candidates. Based on this evaluation, SHE has been working on a renewed scholarship offer and recently introduced the new Scholarship for SHE PhD trajectory.
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In the upcoming months, we’ll share tips on Instagram for our students on how to live a healthier life. Not just a random collection, but tips based on actual research happening at our faculty. The brains behind this idea are Lieve Vonken and Gido Metz, PhD candidates at CAPHRI, the Care and Public Health Research Institute and researchers at the Department of Health Promotion.