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By focussing on ‘Migration Law and Governance’ this year’s MCEL master thesis project provides you with the opportunity to engage with these important legal and societal developments.
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PhD thesis by Cécile Woudenberg-van den Broek
Recent reports on forensic medicine in the Netherlands highlight the need for significant improvements in postmortem investigations. This thesis questions the adequacy of the Dutch system, arguing that it may not meet the criteria set by the European Convention on Human Rights for an effective postmortem investigation. -
Why do female entrepreneurs struggle to secure funding in today’s competitive ecosystem? Despite efforts to level the playing field, women continue to face significant barriers when pitching their ventures to investors. But with a growing focus on sustainability and social impact, can female-led businesses be the key to driving global change? A recent study presented at the ERSA Congress aims to shine a light on how female-focused investment networks are breaking down these barriers and reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape.
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A new card game, Cards Against Pedagogy, developed by Donna Carroll, Senior Coordinator for Professional Development at EDLAB, is now available as an Open Educational Resource (OER) through edusources.
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EDLAB – Maastricht University Centre for Teaching & Learning is looking for five students to join the EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB)!
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Led by our researcher and geneticist Masoud Zamani Esteki, researchers at Maastricht UMC+ and GROW developed a technique that can analyze the entire genome – all genes and chromosomes – in a single test. This allows a faster and better determination of which embryos are suitable for a successful pregnancy. This research project has been published in Nature Communications this week. Watch this video to find out how there's now a bridge between two seemingly different fields, as well as a new form of PGT has been coined thanks to this research. Visit Zamani Lab for more information.
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Paul Fehlinger was fascinated by the digital economy from a young age. Born in Berlin and raised in Munich, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University. This laid the foundation for a flourishing career, culminating in his current role as director of Policy, Governance Innovation and Impact at Project Liberty.
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In a world-record attempt, Golnaz Atefi is taking her interdisciplinary research into Alzheimer’s and dementia care onto the road: 1000km on roller-skates to talk to people with dementia, their families, researchers and care professionals. All to raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity and make sure new technological solutions benefit as many people as possible.
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How will we feed the world in 2050 in a sustainable and healthy way? Which techniques will we use for this? Maastricht University will start looking for answers on October 8th in a new, environmentally friendly greenhouse on the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
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The Netherlands stands at the threshold of a monumental task: the decarbonisation of nearly 8 million homes by 2050. As society navigates this transition away from fossil fuels, communities encounter both promising opportunities and significant hurdles. Job Zomerplaag’s PhD project, provisionally titled "When Transitions Hit Home," investigates the widening decarbonisation divide in domestic heating and cooling, and explores whether community-based approaches can help bridge this gap. Recently, alongside Professor René Kemp, he presented his ongoing research at the International Geographical Congress at Dublin City University.