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Luc Amkreutz is the new Eugène Dubois Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maastricht University. "I see this chair as a unique opportunity to highlight the multidisciplinary power of archaeology and to show how science and society can reinforce each other."

Maastricht University’s Executive Board has reached a decision on strategic collaboration with partner institutions in Israel and Sudan. Based on an assessment by UM’s Human Rights Advisory Committee, collaboration with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will be suspended, while collaboration with the...

Against the backdrop of structural labour market shortages, it is of social importance that young people choose courses that not only match their interests and talents but also lead to occupations with good employment prospects and social value, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, education...

When Lennie and Neele graduated, while many of their classmates were busy fine-tuning CVs and stepping into roles at top companies, they took a detour by recording podcasts with their grandmas. What began as a charming way to cherish family memories has blossomed into Famories, a vibrant startup with a...

Tim ten Brink focuses on developing implants for damaged bone and cartilage, so eventually there is less need for invasive surgery.

ICGI and the Elverding Chair organise a roundtable on 10 November 2025.

Harm Askes, the new vice-dean of FSE “Let’s continue building a faculty where talent shines: no ego, just impact, collaboration, and curiosity."

Dutch healthcare faces a potential collapse within 10 years, driven by acute staff shortages. CAPHRI researchers remain optimistic: “There are so many levers we can pull.”

The road to sustainability is certainly not a one-way street and cannot be walked in just one day. Walking the road together takes time and requires dedication and cooperation. In the coming years, we will take steps to make our university more sustainable. The UM Sustainability Roadmap 2030 has been...

Preventing disease is not always cheaper than treating it — but it can be vital for keeping healthcare affordable and accessible. Professor Mickaël Hiligsmann (VHC), newly appointed Professor of Health Preferences and Economics of Prevention at CAPHRI, studies how preventive measures can deliver both...