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New blog on open science within our research institute, kicked off by Assistant Professor Egon Willighagen

In recent years, there has been quite some debate surrounding the value of rakings. So the question is: do university rankings really matter that much? Fair question. In this article, SBE’s Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes and SBE’s Associate Dean Gaby Odekerken weigh in on the subject.

For the project: "Zin in Koken Plus": a neighborhood approach to healthy cooking for people with chronic conditions.

Are you a student with a disability, chronic illness or neurodivergence? Would you like to connect with a fellow student in a similar situation? Join UnliMited-Students Buddy Programme!

Epilepsy is a condition that extends far beyond its visible symptoms, affecting the daily lives, well-being, and financial stability of patients and their caregivers. For Darin Elabbasy, PhD student at CAPHRI (VHC), understanding these broader impacts is at the heart of her work. 

In conversation with Professor Matty Crone. February 7th, Matty inaugurated as Professor of “Health Promotion: The Connection between Prevention and Care”. She advocates an integrated approach that encompasses different life stages and social aspects.

In 2020, Imke van der Velden completed her bachelor's programme at University College Venlo (UCV) with flying colours. As icing on the cake, she won the UCV bachelor's thesis prize. Thanks to a Region Noord-Limburg Scholarship, Imke was able to start a master's programme in September that year. But...

With his inauguration on 24 January 2025, John Penders stands at the helm of pioneering research into the role of gut bacteria in various diseases in which the gut microbiome may be seen as key to better health. Our gut can be a treasure trove of bugs. In this interview John explains why.

Beating the odds: Julien Luyten’ s path to rare bile duct cancer research. Insight story from a NUTRIM PhD and chair of the NUTRIM PhD council.

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