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Prof. Tim Welting knew early on that he wanted to use his fundamental molecular knowledge to create societal impact.

Changes in the voice, measured via a smartphone app, may indicate the onset of a respiratory attack in people with asthma or COPD. This is according to research by pulmonologist Sami Simons ( NUTRIM ) and his team.

Is an elephant in Artis Zoo just as “wild” as an elephant on the African savannah? What place do animals have in a world that is increasingly shaped by humans? Why does the presence of a few wolves in the Netherlands trigger so many negative emotions, while Dutch people donate money en masse to protect...

Spring is always a joyful time at SHE. Not only because of the beautiful flowers and sunny days, but also because we welcome our MHPE students to Maastricht. This year, we were delighted to welcome 32 first-year and 22 second-year students from around the world.

Maastricht University (UM) has published the Sustainability Report 2025. This report outlines the sustainable steps being taken across education, research and operational activities.

When it comes to trustworthy research, the outcomes tell only a part of the story. In CAPHRI, focus lies on how those results are achieved, and help is offered along the way.

Every year, a large number of lost property items at Maastricht University (UM) are never reclaimed. A shame, as many of these items are still perfectly usable. Thanks to the collaboration with Jas voor Jeugd, they are now being given a valuable second life.

It is our great pleasure to announce the appointment of a new Head of Department. As of 1 September, Katleen Gabriels will become Head of Department of Philosophy.

Through the Erasmus+ funded CURIOUS project, universities from Europe and Somalia work together to improve nursing education by sharing knowledge and building lasting partnerships

Discussion lies at the heart of Problem-Based Learning, but not every discussion unfolds in the same way. In this article, Johannes Kugel, a third-year Bachelor's student in International Business at Maastricht University, reflects on two tutorial discussions with very different outcomes.