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The aim of the campaign was to make people more aware of the influence they themselves have on their risk of dementia. The initial results show that knowledge about risk factors has increased.

The MCHR hosted the first edition of the Master's Research-in-Progress Presentations

Ambassador Lecture Series with Dren Doli, Ambassador of Kosovo to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Real-time analysis of plant health or harmful bacteria during food production is becoming a reality. Thanks to funding from the Province of Limburg and Europe, researchers at the Sensor Engineering research institute start working on both projects.

Three young ROA researchers describe an open, multidisciplinary institute focused on impact and collaboration. They value its informal culture and growth opportunities. AI, data use and knowledge transfer are key future challenges.

Sustainability Days 2026 are officially over! From inspiring events and creative activities to meaningful conversations around sustainability, this year’s edition brought the UM community together and ended on a high note with the vibrant Sustainability Festival. Read more about the highlights.

On Saturday 23 May 2026, around 1,300 alumni gathered at the Tapijnkazerne in Maastricht to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Maastricht University. With bright sunshine and summer temperatures reaching 29 degrees, the Tapijnkazerne became the setting for a large open-air reunion.

How can we improve diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of head and neck cancer? Francesco Missale studies this: from new microscopes and immunotherapy to tumour markers.

Esther Versluis will take up the position of dean of the faculty. Patrick Bijsmans will continue in his role as Associate Dean for Education. Darian Meacham will join the Faculty Board as Associate Dean for Research.

Maastricht researchers Prof. Dr. Hylke Dijkstra and Dr. Mariëlle Wijermars have received a €6.6 million research grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to study knowledge security in the Netherlands and Europe.