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In February 2026, a Roman stone found in Heerlen made world news when scientific research showed that it was in fact a genuine board game. Now, this research is one of the five contenders for the Quest Publieksprijs 2026.

The national ‘Recognition & Rewards (R&R) programme was launched in 2019 and is now drawing to a close. The second Culture Barometer is a good opportunity to opportunity to reflect on where we currently stand in terms of recognition and rewarding.

This year Green Office is working to spread the word about sustainability among UM students, welcome new motivated members, and create a strong community within the Green Network.

Four to eight years after graduation, higher vocational education graduates are in a stronger position in the labor market in various respects.

Hafez Ismaïli M'hamdi is the scientific coordinator of Climate Health Institute: "The greatest health burdens resulting from climate change fall on the people who have contributed the least to it."

New research by Maastricht University SBE and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship shows that social enterprises rarely follow a linear path to growth. Based on nine Latin American enterprises, the study highlights the importance of context, adaptation, resilience and social impact.

EDLAB invites Maastricht University teaching staff to apply for an EDLAB Education Innovation grant of €7,500. The application deadline is Thursday 19 November 2026, 17:00 CET.

What happens to graduates from Dutch universities of applied sciences after they have spent several years in the labour market? A new report based on the HBO Monitor examines how their labour market position develops four to eight years after graduation, the role AI plays in their work, and how they

Did you know that you can learn about the latest educational developments and connect with colleagues through workshops and courses offered across the Netherlands?

Today, geriatric medicine has evolved into a burgeoning, forward-looking specialty—which is for the best, given our rapidly ageing population. Janine Collet, a pioneer of geriatric medicine, and Femke Deguelle, now training as a specialist, discuss the past and future of their chosen field.