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Around two-thirds of all mental health disorders develop before the age of 25. At the same time, young people often find taking the step to seek help for mental health issues, financial troubles, or social problems too overwhelming. They feel ashamed, believe their problems aren't serious enough, or simply don't know where to turn. That’s why @ease exists: here, young people aged 12 to 25 are welcome at drop-in locations or via chat to talk about their problems. What makes an initiative like @ease so valuable? We discussed this with Dr. Sophie Leijdesdorff, Assistant Professor Youth Mental Health, as well as a supervisor and trainer at @ease.

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 annually with approximately 50 leading companies from diverse industries. This student-led initiative not only encourages professional growth through workshops, interviews, and networking events but also highlights the collaborative spirit of SBE, uniting students, alumni, and industry professionals in meaningful ways.

Researchers from CARIM and MUMC+ discovered a potential new treatment option for patients with diastolic heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

On Sunday, 24 November 2024, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 1,500 graduates from bachelor’s and master’s programmes. The festive ceremonies, held at the MECC Maastricht, marked a significant milestone for the SBE community and a memorable day for graduates, their families, and friends.

As part of the DIOBA project, you will work on groundbreaking research into XR simulations (Extended Reality) to innovate the training of occupational health physicians and gain theoretical insights for improving educational design.

Pablo del Hierro’s work on transnational fascism in his native Madrid has led to a book, a documentary, the FASoS Valorisation Prize and a political campaign to remove a fascist monument. 

More and more international students participate in the Social Dutch language course at the UM Language Centre. The course is so popular, there's a waiting list and the local news has dedicated a news article and TV item to it. 

Scientists from Maastricht University are involved in a study on the use of Limburg language in child care.