Fast forward to 2040: if you have ADHD or another psychological disorder, the doctor may no longer prescribe Ritalin or antidepressants, but instead a low dose of magic mushrooms, truffles or LSD. Associate professor Kim Kuypers is studying the use of psychedelics as potential medicines of the...
Valery Lemmens (GROW) conducts research on cancer, prevention, and how society is designed for making unhealthy choices.
In light of the recent graduation ceremony of our JMHPE (Joint Master of Health Professions Education) programme, we have asked two alumni to reflect on their experience with the programme. Omayma Hamed and Mariam Ibrahim give a valuable insight in their experience, but also reflect on the lessons...
Two Maastricht University professors are to receive the most prestigious European research grant for individual researchers: an ERC Advanced Grant, worth over €2.5 million. They are Lorenzo Moroni (MERLN) and Alexander Sack (FPN).
Drawing on academic literature, good practices, and the experiences of UM teaching staff, this handbook outlines what SRL is, how it connects to our CCCS educational model, and how it can be applied in day-to-day teaching. It includes concrete examples, tools, and reflections from colleagues across...
On 15 May 2025, Studio Europa Maastricht launched its new Policy Brief Collection on Digitalisation, a multidisciplinary effort exploring how the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) shapes our digital future.
We spoke with Elia Formisano, neuroscientist at Maastricht University and affiliated with BISS at the Brightlands Smart Services Campus. He aims to gain a better understanding of how our brain works and apply AI not only to studying this but also to develop practical applications that can really...
HAS green academy and Maastricht University signed a letter of intent on 12 June to strengthen their collaboration. An important step toward a long-term strategic partnership in Venlo. This collaboration will focus specifically on the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo and aims to combine strengths...
The world is going through turbulent times. The horrific violence in places like Gaza and Ukraine, as well as anti-academic trends in countries such as the United States, have also sparked discussion within our university community. These discussions range from the role universities should play in...
MMI to be discontinued as of 1 September 2025; research continues elsewhere.
