News

  • Videos and podcast about language

    In the context of International Mother Language Day, we present a number of short videos about Maastricht University's language research.
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  • Is the iPhone the new Messiah?

    The Netherlands is becoming less religious, but according to anthropologist Michiel van Well, religion is not disappearing from our society: it only appears in a different guise, namely in the form of technology.
    UM in the press
  • Chasing Russian hackers

    Hacker groups in Russia seem to be able to go about their business undisturbed. Are they really elusive?
    UM in the press
  • Recap ITEM Annual Conference 2021: Empowering border regions - More than ever?

    The importance of cross-border cooperation manifests itself more than ever during the coronapandemic. Multi-level governance is the foundation for taking the next steps; looking for each other and perpetuating relationships at all levels, in administration, politics and practice. This became clear...
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  • God is everywhere, even in technology?

    Michiel van Well (FASoS) recently defended his theses “Religie in een technologische cultuur”. Jort Kelder invited Michiel for his show Dr. Kelder. Click here to see the item.
    UM in the press
  • ITEM Cross-Border Impact Assessment 2021 published

    Due to the Corona crisis, also many cross-border workers are forced to work in their home country. They have been asked not to cross the border to come to their office situated in the neighbouring country. At the moment, this is only possible because the Dutch, Belgian and German governments have...
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  • Students at Maastricht University share their COVID-19 experiences

    Students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Maastricht University, digitised in 3D personal items that spoke to their experience of the pandemic. These models were woven into digital stories that explore their experience from personal, cultural, and social perspectives.
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