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  • A life of learning

    Jan van Manen held many positions during his four decades in the police force. At the ripe age of 55, the Master in Forensics, Criminology and Law at Maastricht University (UM). His next goal: to obtain his PhD on the role of video reconstruction in criminal procedure.

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  • UM hosts TV show College Tour with Tom Dumoulin

    On 28 November, Maastricht University hosted Dutch TV show College Tour. In our own UM SPORTS they recorded a programme with top cyclist Tom Dumoulin as their guest.

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  • More fun in the legal classroom

    The work lawyers do, the way they do it – indeed, the entire labour market – is changing radically. This calls for new, ‘soft’ skills, which in turn requires an education revolution. And to this end innovative technology can make an important contribution, according to Bram Akkermans, Catalina...

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  • “There’s no right or wrong here”

    During the Week of the International Student we present a new story each day. This one features Sarah Weingartz from Germany.

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  • “I found a home away from home”

    During the Week of the International Student we present a new story each day. Today: Costas Georgiades from Cyprus.

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  • UM presents first results of the Employability Programme

    On Wednesday 8 November, Maastricht University (UM) organised the Employability Inspiration & Improvisation Day. During the event, the first results of the UM Employability Programme were presented.  The Employability Programme aims to prepare our students for their future careers.

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  • May the best (wo)man win

    Isabella Grabner believes that the way performance is measured makes a huge difference on the work floor. She has conducted groundbreaking research in this field.

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