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  • UM seeks new balance between the university and student associations

    Maastricht University is suspending its relationship with student associations Tragos and Circumflex until further notice. Discussions with the boards of these associations have revealed that agreements outlined in the Code of Conduct have not been upheld. Experience from recent years shows that these...
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    Minderbroedersberg Maastricht
  • Discrimination makes women want to work less

    Recent research by scientists at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and Aarhus University in Denmark shines a new light on the gender pay gap. Discrimination makes women want to work fewer hours.
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  • Fresh air

    Newly appointed professor Judith Sluimer (CARIM) talks about oxygen in heart functioning and the 'fresh air' the academic world needs.
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  • Master's Open Day: informative and enjoyable

    1242 visitors at Saturday’s Master's Open Day, exploring the programmes and learning approach at Maastricht University. Most appreciated the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the event.
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    Master's Open Day 22 February 2025
  • Measuring the true impact of Epilepsy

    Epilepsy is a condition that extends far beyond its visible symptoms, affecting the daily lives, well-being, and financial stability of patients and their caregivers. For Darin Elabbasy, PhD student at CAPHRI (VHC), understanding these broader impacts is at the heart of her work.
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    Epilepsy - the true impact