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On 22 November 2024, the Maastricht Centre for the Innovation of Classical Music (MCICM) hosted the workshop ‘Collaborative Ecologies for Classical Music’ together with the Sheffield Performer and Audience Research Center (SPARC).

€250,000 for the project ‘Dynamic3D: Real-Time Simulation and Analysis for 3D Scholarly Editions’.

For the second time in a row, a UM team has managed to win a gold medal in the prestigious iGEM (International Genetic Engineered Machine) competition in synthetic biology. 

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.

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.

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.