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From 2 to 5 November 2026, Maastricht University welcomed prospective students from around the world to the Online Master's Week. The event offered an opportunity to explore master's programmes, meet faculty members and discover what it is like to study at our university.

The Maastricht European Private Law Institute is pleased to welcome its team of eight research interns for the 2026–2027 academic year! The M-EPLI Internship Programme offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic legal research and contribute to ongoing projects.

The European Commission wants to simplify tax rules across Europe. The aim is to make it easier for businesses to invest and operate internationally. But what do these plans mean for the Netherlands? And who will ultimately foot the bill?

After a brilliant career spanning almost thirty years, Erie van den Heuvel was awarded the MUMC+ Golden Heart on his retirement.

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of FHML, the emeritus professors returned to the faculty for an inspiring gathering.

Tropical forests recover from logging by rapidly accumulating carbon from the atmosphere, at least, that’s the idea. But, research shows that carbon uptake may be much slower than thought.

A major achievement for responsible business education: Maastricht University School of Business and Economics has been ranked #1 worldwide in Corporate Knights’ 2026 Better World MBA Ranking.

Judith van de Mortel has recently been appointed endowed professor of 'Transformative Plant–Soil Interaction Systems for Sustainable Food Production' at Maastricht University. Through her work, she aims to make the soil more vital and more sustainable.

How do you grow a steak? David Kilian studies cow-derived muscle stem cells to create a more environmentally friendly and sustainable protein source.

PhD thesis by Jef Croonen