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Maastricht University takes pride in the impressive initiatives that elevate the quality of our education. Therefore, we annually present the Wynand Wijnen Education Prize in honour of the staff members who make these initiatives possible and thereby contribute significantly to education.

This year, during our 48th Dies Natalis, we had the privilege of awarding three honorary doctorates. Professor Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks were jointly conferred with an honorary doctorate, and Professor Christian Leuz was also granted an honorary doctorate.

Ahead of the European Parliamentary Elections, POLITICO and Studio Europa Maastricht (SEM) have partnered to co-organise the third Maastricht Debate on Monday April 29, 2024.

To mark the International Day of Education, Maastricht University proudly presents the new interactive video from EDLAB, the core of UM’s teaching and learning community.

Researching the brain is as complex as the brain itself and thus requires an elaborate research infrastructure. EBRAINS aims to create such an infrastructure, enabling scientists to unravel the workings of our brain.

The cause of young-onset dementia is often assumed to be genetic. Researchers from Maastricht University (UM) and the University of Exeter have now identified 15 factors associated with an increased risk of developing dementia at a young age, some of which people can influence themselves.

A special holiday newsletter edition with the NUTRIM highlights of 2023. With these achievements we are confidently turning the page towards 2024. We thank our support and research staff and all partners for their efforts in 2023 and wish you very happy holidays. Read the NUTRIM newsletter here

Would you like to meet a colleague from Radboud University to see if you can work together or exchange expertise? Then sign up now for the first 'Meet in the middle' event in Venlo on 14 March 2024.