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Maastricht University has secured over €400,000 in funding for the development of Coll-a-Gen, a synthetic, animal-free alternative to collagen. If successful, this project could herald a breakthrough in medical treatments, ranging from advanced wound healing to biocompatible implants.

NWO grants 3 million euros to researchers, among them at Maastricht University, to ensure timely availability of innovative technologies for the Einstein Telescope.

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Maastricht University is partnering with Medlands Parkstad, an initiative that aims to foster innovation and nurture talent in the field of medical technology.

The government and several opposition parties have agreed on a budget for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Higher education will be hit hard, although there are glimmers of hope. The total cuts to education and research have been reduced from €2 billion to just over €1.2 billion. 

In 2024, Maastricht University welcomed its 100,000th alumna, just ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2026. Job Metsemakers, one of the university’s first students, reflects on its early years, its pioneering role in medical education, and its global influence, while celebrating the growth and lasting connections with alumni.

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.