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Brightlands Limburg is among the seven most innovative regions in the world. The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) announced this this afternoon—Wednesday, June 17—during the Top 7 Communities of 2026 conference taking place in Limburg.

Changes in the voice, measured via a smartphone app, may indicate the onset of a respiratory attack in people with asthma or COPD. This is according to research by pulmonologist Sami Simons ( NUTRIM ) and his team.

Teaching and research are often presented as competing parts of academic life. But do they have to be? The new Mending the Gap booklet shows how colleagues across Maastricht University are bringing both together in their everyday work.

Prof. Tim Welting knew early on that he wanted to use his fundamental molecular knowledge to create societal impact.

Is an elephant in Artis Zoo just as “wild” as an elephant on the African savannah? What place do animals have in a world that is increasingly shaped by humans? Why does the presence of a few wolves in the Netherlands trigger so many negative emotions, while Dutch people donate money en masse to protect...

Spring is always a joyful time at SHE. Not only because of the beautiful flowers and sunny days, but also because we welcome our MHPE students to Maastricht. This year, we were delighted to welcome 32 first-year and 22 second-year students from around the world.

Maastricht University (UM) has published the Sustainability Report 2025. This report outlines the sustainable steps being taken across education, research and operational activities.

Every year, a large number of lost property items at Maastricht University (UM) are never reclaimed. A shame, as many of these items are still perfectly usable. Thanks to the collaboration with Jas voor Jeugd, they are now being given a valuable second life.

It is our great pleasure to announce the appointment of a new Head of Department. As of 1 September, Katleen Gabriels will become Head of Department of Philosophy.

Through the Erasmus+ funded CURIOUS project, universities from Europe and Somalia work together to improve nursing education by sharing knowledge and building lasting partnerships