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How much housing, food and healthcare does a person need to avoid poverty? In a new research project, Michalis Moatsos and Kristof Bosmans are asking thousands of Europeans what constitutes a decent minimum standard of living.

Marek is the co-founder of NUON, a transformation consultancy that challenges traditional consulting practices. But his story does not begin with entrepreneurship; it begins much like that of many Maastricht graduates: with a steep, structured ascent into the consulting world.

How can we make student guidance an integral part of the learning experience at Maastricht University? A new booklet from EDLAB, Student Guidance as a form of learning , invites colleagues to look at student guidance through the lens of UM’s educational principles.

The MCEL master thesis project ‘Free Movement and Mobility’ brings together highly motivated students and expert staff members of the Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL).

PhD thesis by Tess Wemeijer

Kelly Geyskens and Peiran Jiao have been appointed professors at SBE. Their research explores what shapes people’s decisions, from financial markets and investment choices to consumer behaviour and wellbeing, with a focus on translating scientific insights into practice.

Procrastination and ineffective study habits: two major stumbling blocks for students. How can we help them overcome these? With her Vici grant, Anique de Bruin is set to improve study behaviour and reduce stress levels.

Diogo Sampaio Lima reflects on the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford.

In this article, Giulia Piccillo reflects on the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford.

Julian Ashwin explains why Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford deserve the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics . He shows how their work on expectations has transformed monetary policy, showing why central bank communication can be just as influential as interest rate decisions in shaping economic outcomes