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In this video, Stefan Giselbrecht (MERLN) explains how he creates mini thyroids to examine which substances may impact our health.

When Nina Gormanns was cleaning out her house in Canada, she found some old folders containing notes from a career workshop she had followed as a student at Maastricht University. “There was a sheet of paper where I’d written down the three things I really wanted to do later. I thought: Ha, I have...

Construction has officially started today in Limburg of Brightlands Circular Space, a demonstration facility that accelerates the transition to circular plastics. 

Maastricht University and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences officially unveiled the Limburg Immersive Technologies (LIT) Network on 6 May 2025 at the Teaching Hotel Château Bethlehem in Maastricht. The launch gathered researchers, educators, innovators, industry leaders, students, and policymakers...

Since early afternoon, the Faculty of Law building is fully accessible again. Between 13.30 and 14.00, pro-Palestinian protesters were present at the entrance to the FASoS building. It is uncertain whether further protests are in the pipeline. The UM approach remains clear and has been shared with...

Many former students have fond memories of time spent abroad during their degree, whether they spent a semester in Italy or went to Latvia for an internship. Stays abroad are possible for university staff as well, for example, as part of YUFE Staff Development Programmes.

This morning, pro-Palestinian demonstrators began a protest at the Faculty of Law. In doing so, they blocked the entrances to the faculty building. UM is speaking with the protesters. The UM approach is clear: we give space to demonstrations where we can, and at the same time we want to safeguard...

Loes van Bokhoven (CAPHRI) aims to improve care in GP practices and contribute to the personnel challenges in the region.

It has long been known that in some psychiatric disorders certain parts of the brain show slight abnormalities. However, it was unclear whether these brain changes are caused by the illness itself, by medication, or by smoking. In a recent study, scientists at Maastricht University and Amsterdam UMC...