FASoS Alumni
Welcome to the FASoS Alumni Community, a global network of graduates from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Whether you have recently graduated or have been part of FASoS for many years, you remain important to our community.
We aim to keep you connected to the faculty and to fellow alumni around the world by offering opportunities to attend academic or social events, expand your network, and stay up to date with developments within FASoS. In this way, we support alumni in continuing to grow both personally and professionally throughout their careers.
To stay connected and make the most of these opportunities, it is important that your contact details are up to date. This allows us to keep you informed about relevant events, alumni news, and ways to connect with fellow graduates. By staying in touch, you can continue to benefit from and contribute to the FASoS alumni network throughout different stages of your career.
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Alumni groups on LinkedIn
Stay connected with alumni and FASoS staff, expand your professional network across the globe, and stay up to date with the latest alumni news and events by joining our LinkedIn community!
Alumni Circles
UM brings graduates together in their own cities and regions via alumni circles by organising informal and formal meet-ups and activities. Check whether there is an alumni circle near you and join the community.
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Keeping your details up to date helps us stay connected with you in the best possible way. By doing this you ensure that you receive the most relevant alumni news, event invitations, and opportunities to engage with the FASoS community. Update your details now!
Interested in alumni events?
Below you will find an overview of upcoming alumni events organised by both the Alumni Office and FASoS.
Video testimonials from FASoS alumni
Salomé Chemla, Alumna BSc Global Studies
In this video, alumna Salomé Chemla tells us about her experience with the Bachelor's programme Global Studies.
Adrián Gavorník, alumnus MA European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
In this video, alumnus Adrián Gavorník tells us more about his experience with the master's programme European Studies on Society, Science and Technology.
Julia Stölben, alumna BSc Global Studies
In this video alumna Julia Stölben tells us more about the BSc Global Studies.
Amelie Soares, alumna BA Digital Society
Amelie was one of the first students who graduated from the BA Digital Society in 2022. She shares her experiences with the programme and her time in Maastricht in a video.
Simone Leimbach, alumna MA Arts & Heritage
This video is a short interview with Simone Leimbach, Master Arts and Heritage alumnus. She talks about her master’s experience and about her current job at Kulturprojekte Berlin.
Veerle Spronck, alumna Research MA Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology
Veerle Spronck, Alumna Master's programme Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology shares her experience with the programme. Veerle now works as a PhD Candidate at FASoS. In this video she talks about her "Life after FASoS".
Dani Shanley, alumna MA Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology
In this video Dani Shanley shares her experience with the programme and talks about her position as a PhD Candidate at FASoS
Joost Verheggen, alumnus MA Kunst en Erfgoed
Joost Verheggen talks about his experience with the MA programme Kunst en Erfgoed and his current job as marketing manager at the Dutch Chamber choir (Nederlands Kamerkoor).
Caro Burggraaf, alumna MA Kunst en Erfgoed
Alumna Caro Burggraaf shares her experiences with the MA programma Kunst en Erfgoed en talks about her career als programme advisor at the Cultural participation Fund (Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie).
Jesper Daniek Saman, alumnus MA European Public Affairs
In this video, Jesper Daniek Saman, alumnus MA European Public Affairs, explains the connections between his educational background and his current job position in the Dutch Embassy in Italy. Jesper maintains his vision to contribute to society as he believes that the European Public Affairs master’s taught him that “the European citizens should be given an important voice”.
Shaun Matsheza, alumnus MA Media Studies - Digital Cultures
In this short video Shaun Matsheza talks about how the Media Studies programme prepared him for his future career. Shaun is editor at WAZAONLINE.com in the Netherlands.
Maria Neicu, alumna MA ESST
Maria Neicu, alumna of the FASoS master's programme ESST shares her experience with the programme and how it helped her with her future career. Maria works as Knowledge Manager at Spencer Stuart in Amsterdam.
Kaatje Lomme, alumna BA Arts & Culture
In this short video Kaatje Lomme, bachelor Arts & Culture graduate, tells you more about her experience at FASoS and how her study helped her in her career. Kaatje is project manager at he University College London.
Hiemke van den Boer, alumna MA Arts & Heritage
This video is a short interview with Hiemke van den Boer, Master Arts and Heritage alumnus. Hiemke talks about her master’s experience and about her current job at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague.
Lotte van Boxem, alumna BA Cultuurwetenschappen and MA ESST
In this short video Lotte van Boxem tells you more about her experience at FASoS and how her study helped her in her career. Lotte studied 'Cultuurwetenschappen' (bachelor's programme) and continued at FASoS with the ESST Masters programme. Lotte works at Biofrum in Antwerp.
Written testimonials from FASoS alumni
Tara Miranović, alumna BA Digital Society
Tara graduated in 2023 and is currently a digital transformation and AI consultant at Eurolink.
Daphné Charotte, alumna MSc European Studies (Research)
Daphné is a PhD candidate at FASoS, focusing her research on contemporary policymaking for the protection of civilians in conflict, with a particular emphasis on how military administrations and NGOs collaborate on this issue.
Christofer Bingener, alumnus MA Arts & Culture: Modern Political Culture
In the interview, Christofer explains more about his experience with the programme and student life in Maastricht.
Livia Țurcanu, alumna MA European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
Alumna Livia Țurcanu studied the master’s programme European Studies on Society, Science and Technology. In our interview, she told us more about her experience with the master’s programme and her student life in Maastricht.
Frederik Hafen, alumnus MA European Public Affairs
"Maastricht University has an incredible reputation in European political science and the fact that it was (to some degree still is) a relatively young university meant that I was likely to receive a fresh and forward-looking education."
Andrei Burlacu, alumnus MA Arts and Culture: Contemporary Literature and Arts
This programme was an incredible opportunity to interact with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Following my graduation from Maastricht University, I relocated to Brussels in an effort to immerse myself in the European scene.
Jessica Rosen, alumna MA Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education
"My time in Maastricht was the best time of my life. I was studying what I loved, in such a culturally rich and wonderful city, and meeting people from all over the world."
Anne-Sophie Oppor, alumna BA Digital Society
Anne-Sophie Oppor studied the bachelor’s programme Digital Society in the first cohort starting in 2019 and finishing in 2022.
Elena Dimitrova, alumna BA and MA European Studies (International Relations)
In my view one of the best aspects of the European Studies programme is its interdisciplinary approach and that you are able to switch from different topics such as: economics, law and international relations.
Kim Graves, alumna MA European Public Affairs
The EPA programme in Maastricht is unique in various ways. The most important aspect is the practical aspects of the course and the way it prepares you for working in and around the EU institutions in Brussels.
Shelly Tsui, alumna BA Arts and Culture and MA European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
I was drawn to two features that I think made the bachelor's programme in Arts and Culture very unique: the cultural lens to studying societal issues, and the emphasis on interdisciplinarity. I was taught a variety of theories, concepts, and methods. After my graduation, I chose to stay at UM and did my master’s in European Studies in Society, Science and Technology, with a specialisation in Science and Public Policy.
Sophie Quesnel, alumna BA European Studies
My time in Maastricht was an amazing and very unique time that definitely shaped my personality and my professional career. It was challenging and it definitely gave me a strong basis on which to build my adult life.
Vittorio Capici, alumnus BA European Studies
The bachelor’s programme in European Studies was a milestone for my personal and professional growth. The study programme was culturally enriching, intellectually very challenging at times, and heterogeneous for the disciplines it offered to us students. The PBL made it even more unique as it pushed us to often work in groups, to question our ideas and ideals and to get out of our comfort zone.
Daniëlle N. Carter, alumna MA Arts and Heritage
The master's programme gave me the grounding and expertise I need to copyedit texts written by academics and professionals in arts, culture, and heritage. I still rely on my background in art history and the arts and cultural sector in my day-to-day work.
