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@Work students serve as a bridge between academia and industry, helping companies recognise the university’s strengths. “We’re a hidden gem that’s gradually being discovered, as more and more people learn that we are one of the largest academic data science and AI programmes in the Netherlands

Sanne Houba, student of the FHML Master Occupational Health and Sustainable Work, Maastricht University is one of the winners of the Unilever Research Prize 2025. She received this prestigious award for her master thesis entitled “ Low Back- and Neck Pain and the Work Ability of Ageing Workers."

ICGI and the Elverding Chair hosted a roundtable to discuss the WODC report previously written by the members of the ICGI on an evaluation of Dutch legislation regarding protection mechanisms against hostile takeovers (the reflection period).

UCM graduate Robin van Wasen traces how writing has shaped her learning, identity, and voice, and asks whether AI, despite its fluency, can ever replace the intent, authenticity, and connection that define human writing.

How can tutors make small-group learning at UM genuinely inclusive? In this article, Boukje Compen highlights small, practical steps tutors can take to help students connect, create a safe learning environment, and learn from each other’s perspectives.

DigiMach (Digital Machining) is a new cross-border project uniting Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands around a common goal: accelerating the digitalisation of the machining industry in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion.

On 24 November 2025, the Globalisation & Law Network, together with the Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation (IGIR) held the seminar with Professor Áine Ryall.

Lóránt Havas delivered a guest lecture on the EU’s evolving CFSP, discussing key legal developments, institutional challenges, and new defence instruments.

Roy Broersma, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at SBE, has been closely involved in guiding Aestuarium from an early student startup to a growing venture. From spotting their potential during the Brightlands Startup Challenge supporting them through CEI.

FASoS’ Laura Ogden and illustrator Michael Kirkham have launched Picture This , which sees arts student from Dundee illustrate the research of social scientists from Maastricht University.