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Emeritus professor Marjolein Drent received the Sarcoidosis Crystal Award for Excellence in Research and Clinical Care. She receives this international award for her achievements in the field of research and counselling of sarcoidosis patients on 24 May. This year's award is presented for the first...

“In the field of diabetes 2 and cardiovascular disease prevention, the results of our research are a big step in the right direction". Does personalized nutrition have positive effects on health? "The answer to this question is a resounding yes," says Ellen Blaak, professor of human biology and working...

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website . The aim of the new website is to serve as a platform for information about our cross-border activities, providing you an easy way of learning all about our ongoing research projects, areas of expertise, publications, training activities and...

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has awarded a grant under the SGW open competition to a research proposal written by Prof Dr Math Noortmann (Institute for Transnational and Euregional cross border cooperation and Mobility / ITEM ) and Prof Dr J.B.M. Koning (UM School of...

Maastricht University builds high-tech research greenhouse

As of 11 May 2023, the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences is proud to announce that the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands has accredited two new programmes. Prospective students can now apply for the bachelor’s programme Regenerative Medicine and Technology or the master’s...

Regenerative medicine is an upcoming field where science and technology come together to design and develop new medical therapies based on regeneration. As of September 2023, the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences offers a new bachelor’s programme that trains students to develop methods that...

Data-driven science and digital technology can improve the organisation of healthcare. Think of innovation in the field of e-health, artificial intelligence, and robotics. As of September 2023, the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences offers a new master’s programme that provides students with...

Astrid Boeijen will be the CEO of Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. Currently the CEO of the Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen, she will be transferring to the Brightlands Chemelot Campus on July 1. Astrid succeeds Bert Kip who held this position for eleven years.

HBO graduates entering the labor market hardly need to look for a job and almost all can find work at their own educational level. This conclusion can be drawn from the annual HBO Monitor of the Research Center for Education and the Labor Market (ROA).