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  • Aggression, a last resort in rising sea levels

    In nature, large-scale aggression is rare, but it can take hold when space and food become scarce. Researchers from the University of Amsterdam, Maastricht University, and their international colleagues show how this can happen.

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  • Vidi grants for UM research on AI models and our brains

    Two Maastricht University (UM) scientists will receive a €850,000 Vidi grant for their research projects. This was announced by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) on Thursday. Researcher Laure Wynants (CAPHRI/ FHML) will work with her team on more reliable AI models for healthcare. And neuroscientist...

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  • Maastricht's Education on Quantum Computing

    “They all love it,” says Georgios Stamoulis from DACS, throwing his arms up in the air. He’s referring to his students enrolled in the Quantum Algorithms course of the master’s specialisation in Quantum Computing. He is about to start the final lecture of this course.

    Quantum Computers
  • Maastricht University opens high-tech greenhouse in Venlo

    How will we feed the world in 2050 in a sustainable and healthy way? Which techniques will we use for this? Maastricht University will start looking for answers on October 8th in a new, environmentally friendly greenhouse on the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo. 

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  • First Imaging Engineers see their diploma

    This summer, the first students finished their master’s programme in Imaging Engineering. They appreciate the opportunity to be involved in this world-wide unique programme that combines science and technology in imaging. Their secret to success is chocolate.

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  • Pioneers and guinea pigs

    "We are the pioneers in a brand-new field of engineering sciences, not just in Maastricht but globally as well", says Francesco Ferrari about the group of thirteen students, himself included, who in July received the first bachelor's degree in Circular Engineering. 

    Thirteen students in blue gowns pose with their diploma in hands
  • Working at UM: “a life-changing experience”

    "I am proud that our new Circular Plastics group published its first completely in-house research," Kim Ragaert says. She founded the research group three years ago, when she moved to Maastricht. Her work has laid the foundations for many innovations in the field of plastic recycling, and she is...

    Portrait photo of Kim Ragaert