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  • Research findings challenge traditional notions of financial decision-making

    SBE researchers Kimberley van der Heijden, Anouk Festjens, Caroline Goukens and NYU researcher Tom Meyvis recently published their findings on how individuals experiencing financial pressure make decisions. These findings challenge the traditional research notion that less wealthy people pick short...

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  • Concern for the quality of education

    Due to the teacher shortage, there are more and more opportunities to obtain a teaching certificate more quickly. What does this do to the quality of education?

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  • Large-scale study on cuts in numbers of tobacco outlets in the Netherlands

    The Dutch government has pledged to cut the number of tobacco points of sale and thus reduce the visibility of tobacco in society. From 2024, supermarkets will no longer be allowed to sell tobacco. This week will see the start of a large-scale study over four years on the implementation and effects...

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  • A new walking path for the Faculty of Law

    The Faculty of Law recently moved to a second building, as it ran out of space in the Oud Gouvernement. The new location – Huis Hustinx – is right next to the existing Faculty building. The two are separated by a (not so attractive) parking lot. That’s why we thought it would be a good idea to...

  • Post-crisis teleworking for frontier workers

    The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employees into teleworking, frontier workers included. For many people, it seems to be the new standard to work from home. For frontier workers, the relevant treaties and regulations on the coordination of social security systems could have major consequences.

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  • International Law Discussion Group (ILDG) Lecture Series

    In the Maastricht International Law Discussion Group (ILDG), contemporary issues in international law are discussed. The participants also use the forum to present and receive feedback on their work in research seminars. The group consists of academics, practitioners, and students, both from the...

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  • New UM chair on European data protection and privacy

    Herke Kranenborg held his inaugural lecture on 15 October 2021, formally accepting the new UM chair on European Data Protection and Privacy Law. As data becomes a crucial part of everyday life, the subject is growing in importance. The appointment of Herke is a step towards Maastricht University...

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  • Keeping a valuable connection to students: adapt and stay positive

    How do you maintain a real connection with students during a lockdown from behind your computer screen? Are there ways to make sure you don’t lose sight of students? And how do you make sure they don’t miss out on contact with a study advisor while demand increases? Plenty of challenges, and our...

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  • Intellectual property as a catalyst for innovation

    The book ‘intellectual property (IP) as a complex adaptive system’ concludes the Horizon 2020 European Joint Doctorate program. The program by the European IP Institutes Network (EIPIN) aims to provide conclusions and recommendations to political leaders on how to deal with the complexities of...