In recent months, three teams of researchers launched a Biotech Booster project. All three teams are working on early discoveries in biotechnology: tear fluid for detecting Huntington’s disease; more specific and effective cancer treatments; and antibodies that prevent cancer cells from “talking” to...
Despite widespread awareness campaigns and well-known prevention strategies, the number of skin cancer cases continues to rise. It is now the most common form of cancer in the Netherlands, particularly among people over the age of 65. According to Caroline Coeckelbergh, alumna of the master’s...
UM has achieved positive results in two important audits: the ITK (Institutional Quality Assessment) and the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt).
Limburg is one of the most innovative regions worldwide. Each year, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) selects 21 regions around the world that excel in innovative strength, knowledge development and sustainability. Limburg is part of this selection - the so-called Smart21 - garnering a...
By 2050, more than half a million Dutch people will suffer from dementia. Sebastian Köhler, professor of Neuroepidemiology at Maastricht University, studies how dementia might be prevented and advises the World Health Organization. He talks to us about his outreach efforts and why UM is a global...
Shika Pai (SHE) researches how to help medical students feel safer and stronger in their identities.
On 20 March 2025, the Globalisation & Law Network, had the pleasure of welcoming Barend van Leeuwen, Professor of European Union Law at Durham University, who presented his recent article ‘Repositioning Free Movement of Services: A Substantive Perspective on the Structure and Dynamics of the...
Hosting Offer to develop a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Application at MHeNs.
On Friday, April 4, Prof. Michael Faure delivered his farewell lecture as Professor of International and Comparative Environmental Law. In recognition of the exceptional way in which he has contributed to the reputation, visibility, and development of Maastricht University, he was awarded the UM...
