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Driven by curiosity, assistant professor Birol Cabukusta (M4I) explores how cells adapt and function, focusing on the role of lipids.

What do global events mean for people in the region? And how do you translate complex academic knowledge into a clear story for a broad audience?

As one of the Faces of Science, Paula will communicate her research and her work as a scientist to society in various ways.

Nearly everyone has something going on. That realisation set medical student Lily Hilt (22) in motion in early 2023. When she saw a call-out from Door Het Geluid, she jumped at the chance. Before she knew it, she’d become a key ambassador for mental health in her own student city.

For 50 years, the university has been known for its practice-oriented learning method (Problem-Based Learning) and its strong social engagement. Students who set up initiatives that reflect these core values naturally make the university proud. They can also count on support.

Roger Cox has sent shockwaves through boardrooms, from the Dutch state to Shell and later ING. On Friday 23 January 2026, during Maastricht University’s Dies Natalis, he received an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Law for his pioneering work in climate jurisprudence.‍

Across UM, colleagues are experimenting with a range of approaches, including extended reality (XR), to explore how particular learning goals might be supported in new ways.

On 19 March, colleagues from university Centres for Teaching & Learning (CTLs) met at Radboud University for a thematic day focused on strengthening collaboration and clarifying shared priorities.

Diana Van Elssen has recently started at EDLAB in the role of Communications & Event Support Officer.

Our brains shape how we think, feel and live. Yet millions of people are affected by conditions that threaten this vital organ. The University Fund Limburg (UFL) is working strategically with four of its Named Funds to build a future with healthy brains.