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Read the NUTRIM Special Holiday Edition Newsletter with the highlights of 2024

Maastricht University has secured over €400,000 in funding for the development of Coll-a-Gen, a synthetic, animal-free alternative to collagen. If successful, this project could herald a breakthrough in medical treatments, ranging from advanced wound healing to biocompatible implants.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, our Department of Translational Genomics hosted its very first TGX Conference Day! The event showcased the incredible research being conducted within our five key research lines.

The YOUTHreach study will evaluate and implement three very promising existing interventions to support young people with mental health challenges. 

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...