My UM
My UM
Search

UM policy on partnerships with institutions in conflict areas

Maastricht University's Executive Board, in close consultation with the deans, is developing a human rights due diligence assessment tool to help make an informed assessment of whether, and if so to what extent, our partners with whom we have an administrative partnership are involved in violations of fundamental human rights standards. 

We emphasise that this is a framework for our administrative partnerships around the world and does not relate to individual academic cooperation between academics and research groups. The Executive Board and the deans also took a decision that will become part of the further development of this tool relating to administrative partnerships in areas with large-scale violent conflict. The University Council has given a positive advice on both matters. 

  • An initial explanatory declaration on this tool and its relevant context can be found here.
  • A detailed elaboration and follow-up steps can be found here.

All of this came about in a democratic process of decision-making with the deans and the University Council. 

For some, this took too long, and we understand the impatience and frustrations expressed about this. On the other hand, we are convinced that carefulness in this process precedes speed and will produce a more sustainable outcome.

We would like to involve our entire community in the next steps to develop the tool and engage in a university-wide dialogue.  We will report how we will shape this dialogue shortly.

If you have any questions about this announcement, please contact mailto: secretariaat-aa@maastrichtuniversity.nl 

Prof. dr. Rianne Letschert, Prof. Dr. Pamela Habibović, Dr. Nick Bos

Meer updates

Portret Madhura Rao

Healthy eating is good advice, but there is one major blind spot

The extra work involved in eating more healthily still falls predominantly on women, says Madhura Rao, Assistant Professor of Food Systems Governance for Planetary Health at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Why does public health policy widen the gender gap?
Ana Lopez Garcia
  • Researchers

Ana Lopez Garcia awarded NWO Open Competition XS grant for research on diaspora finance and climate resilience

Her project, Diaspora Finance for Climate Resilience in Fragile States, explores how diaspora communities can help finance climate resilience without unintentionally weakening fragile governments.
Pia Geffroy zit op de vloer terwijl ze tegen een versterker leunt en een rode gitaar vasthoudt.

Pia: “My artist name is a tribute to my father”

Pia Geffroy is a creative jack-of-all-trades. At the moment, she mainly focuses on her music: a surprising combination of pop and classical.
Voorzitter Pamela Habibović, rector magnificus Jan Smits en vice-voorzitter Jan-Tjitte Meindersma vormen samen het College van Bestuur van de UM.

Temporary appointments of rector and Executive Board chair extended

The Maastricht University Supervisory Board has decided to extend the temporary appointments of Executive Board chair Pamela Habibović and rector magnificus Jan Smits.
Portrait Hannah Pallubinsky

Air conditioning isn’t the only solution during heatwaves, but what is?

Air conditioners are not always the best solution to cope with heat, says Hannah Pallubinsky, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Movement Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. A much better approach is to gradually acclimatise yourself to the heat or take a siesta.