Over 40 years ago, Maastricht University Faculty of Law was the first law faculty to employ Problem-Based Learning as its underlying learning philosophy. The education of both bachelor and master students lies at the core of the Faculty.
Last spring, we, Anna, Constanta, Haiyang and Naz, were elected by the Faculty of Law as PhD representatives. Thus far, it has been an exciting experience!
CHAINLAW aims to develop a novel legal language for Global Value Chains (GVCs). GVCs are the trade structures underlying the production of commodities and the offering of services. While GVCs have been intensively studied in the social sciences, they are largely unknown as legal categories.
Most of our planet’s land is held in private ownership. Since the French Revolution, this has meant that the owner is free to do with their land as they see fit.
What is the link between the Grimm Brothers’ collection of stories, and their work on language and law? This exhibition explores how the Grimm Brothers depicted the legal culture of their time through storytelling and the study of language.
This year's Wynand Wijnen Education Prize was presented to our entire education community in recognition of their tireless efforts, particularly during the past corona years. The prize was awarded during the 47th Dies Natalis celebration of Maastricht University.
During the celebration of the 47th Dies Natalis on 27 January 2023, US professor Robert S. Langer received UM's honorary doctorate. Professor Langer is a world-renowned scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
On 27 January 2023, the mayor of Maastricht, Annemarie Penn-te Strake, received the Tans Medal, Maastricht University’s highest award for people who have made a major contribution to the university’s development.
“Uni-Life is an app you download on your phone. It shows you almost all events, associations, student initiatives and more at UM.
After short Christmas break, the Globalization and Law Network (GLaw-Net) resumed its bi-weekly seminars with invited experts who study the role of law in a globalizing world.
