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Prestigious European grant for two UM researchers
Two researchers from Maastricht University (UM) have received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council. This will allow them to set up a scientific research team in the coming years for studies on bioprinted models of a human kidney and on female guest workers from...
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Beating the odds: Julien Luyten's path to rare bile duct cancer research
Julien was admitted at the last second for the Medicine bachelor. A turning point that led him to research perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and specific type of bile duct cancer at MUMC+.
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Student team wins gold for second time in prestigious iGEM competition
For the second time in a row, a UM team has managed to win a gold medal in the prestigious iGEM (International Genetic Engineered Machine) competition in synthetic biology.
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Maastricht Business Days 2024: Building bridges between talent and opportunity.
The Maastricht Business Days (MBD) have been a hallmark of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) since their inception in 1996, standing out as the most prestigious student recruitment event. Organized by SCOPE, the faculty’s dynamic study association, the MBDs connect over 600 students...
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Stimulating work-related learning: very important!
In the face of societal challenges and changes in the labor market, lifelong development should be obvious for everyone. However, research by Maastricht University's Research Center for Education and the Labor Market (ROA) funded by the LLO-Katalysator shows that participation in work-related...
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UM conducts research into Limburg language in child care
Scientists from Maastricht University are involved in a study on the use of Limburg language in child care.
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Evidence-based health tips for students: the science of eating healthy
In the upcoming months, we’ll share tips on Instagram for our students on how to live a healthier life. Not just a random collection, but tips based on actual research happening at our faculty. The brains behind this idea are Lieve Vonken and Gido Metz, PhD candidates at CAPHRI, the Care and Public...
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School bridge officer appears to be proven effective
At schools with a bridge officer, more time is spent on the talent development of students and students and families receive the right help faster. This is evident from the study “Bridges between school and home: experienced and expected effects of bridge officers at elementary school” by Maastricht...
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Discover the UM Academy for Lifelong Development platform
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the UM Academy for Lifelong Development, a comprehensive platform that brings together the diverse educational offerings from Maastricht University’s institutes. Now, all of UM’s programmes for professionals are available in one convenient location, making it...