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Jeroen Hendriks is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and clinical practice in integrated care, ensuring that innovative findings translate into improved patient outcomes

On 10 December, Francesco Mauri was awarded the Maastricht Consulates Prize on EU Law 2024 for the best master’s thesis on EU law at the Maastricht University Faculty of Law. This prestigious prize, valued at €1,000, recognises academic excellence and innovation in EU law.

A 2021 study by Roselinde Kessels and Guido Erreygers reveals that older individuals and those with higher incomes are more likely to vaccinate. Younger people and those in lower income brackets show more hesitancy

Anyone who follows the news often encounters headlines about machines taking over jobs. And indeed, automation is advancing. While machines have supported tasks for years, many can now make decisions independently. How will this evolution impact the labour market? What skills will we need? How can workers be retrained to adapt? And what will it mean for inequality?

Sharon Anyango moved from Kenya to Maastricht six years ago for the Master in Globalisation and Development. At first, things were tough: the education was completely different from what she was used to. So, too, was the food culture—especially lunch. “I still can’t get used to the sandwiches.”

Ever wondered why fake news goes viral on social media? A recent study by researchers François t’Serstevens, Giulia Piccillo, and Alexander Grigoriev sheds light on this intriguing phenomenon. Here’s what they found and why it matters to us, especially as students navigating a digital world filled with endless information.

UnliMited Students is re-introducing a regular and low threshold event: the cosy corner! 

On Thursday 12 December, you can join us for a cup of tea and paint your own candle. We will be at Kaleido (Hubertuslaan 21) from 16.00 to 18.00 and you can walk in at any time.

Stefan Jongen envisions a future where new technologies like Large Language Models support students’ self-regulated learning and complement traditional teaching methods. 

On 26 November 2024, the Globalisation & Law Network hosted a seminar featuring Eduardo Arenas Catalán, Assistant Professor at the Open University in the Department of Criminal, International, and European Law.