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Maastricht University is partnering with Medlands Parkstad, an initiative that aims to foster innovation and nurture talent in the field of medical technology.

The government and several opposition parties have agreed on a budget for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Higher education will be hit hard, although there are glimmers of hope. The total cuts to education and research have been reduced from €2 billion to just over €1.2 billion. 

Jeroen Hendriks is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and clinical practice in integrated care, ensuring that innovative findings translate into improved patient outcomes

On 10 December, Francesco Mauri was awarded the Maastricht Consulates Prize on EU Law 2024 for the best master’s thesis on EU law at the Maastricht University Faculty of Law. This prestigious prize, valued at €1,000, recognises academic excellence and innovation in EU law.

At the end of November, we made our voices heard in The Hague, but we are not there yet! Next Thursday, the House of Representatives will vote on the education budget for the coming year. Even with a number of opposition parties at the negotiating table, the cabinet's plans remain a danger to our...

Anyone who follows the news often encounters headlines about machines taking over jobs. And indeed, automation is advancing. While machines have supported tasks for years, many can now make decisions independently. How will this evolution impact the labour market? What skills will we need? How can...

A 2021 study by Roselinde Kessels and Guido Erreygers reveals that older individuals and those with higher incomes are more likely to vaccinate. Younger people and those in lower income brackets show more hesitancy

Sharon Anyango moved from Kenya to Maastricht six years ago for the Master in Globalisation and Development. At first, things were tough: the education was completely different from what she was used to. So, too, was the food culture—especially lunch. “I still can’t get used to the sandwiches.”

Ever wondered why fake news goes viral on social media? A recent study by researchers François t’Serstevens, Giulia Piccillo, and Alexander Grigoriev sheds light on this intriguing phenomenon. Here’s what they found and why it matters to us, especially as students navigating a digital world filled...

Stefan Jongen envisions a future where new technologies like Large Language Models support students’ self-regulated learning and complement traditional teaching methods.