The agriculture and horticulture of the future require smart innovations, sustainable cultivation methods, and resilient crops. At Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, all of this comes together in Brightlands Next Generation Farming. Here, research is conducted, but above all, solutions are...
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...
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...
Tim ten Brink focuses on developing implants for damaged bone and cartilage, so eventually there is less need for invasive surgery.
Harm Askes, the new vice-dean of FSE “Let’s continue building a faculty where talent shines: no ego, just impact, collaboration, and curiosity."
ICGI and the Elverding Chair organise a roundtable on 10 November 2025.
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...
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.”
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...
