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  • Francesco Mauri wins Maastricht Consulates Prize 2024

    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.

    Fransesco Mauri met Fernand Jadoul
  • How will automation and AI affect our labour market?

    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...

    Mark Levels UMSL2024
  • Food brings the family closer

    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.”

    UMagazine
  • New protest against cuts on 11 December in Maastricht

    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...

    Bezuinigingen
  • Why Do People Share Fake News? A Quick Dive into the Psychology of Sharing

    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...

    SBE Researchers
  • Cosy Corner

    UnliMited Students is re-introducing a regular and low threshold event: the cosy corner! 

    On Thursday 12 December, you can join us for a cup of tea and paint your own candle. We will be at Kaleido (Hubertuslaan 21) from 16.00 to 18.00 and you can walk in at any time.

    UnliMited-Students logo, yellow sunflower on a dark blue background