Maastricht Science Programme - Research

Maastricht Science Programme

The Maastricht Science Programme is a bachelor’s programme with a dedicated academic staff. Besides teaching, many of our staff are involved in scholarly pursuits. Staff research is incorporated into our project period, providing our students with an opportunity to gain essential research skills and the ability to examine a diversity of topics at the forefront of knowledge. Staff research activities also extend into the Bachelor Thesis period, providing students with a chance to do research in ongoing and newly developing fields. Sometimes, this even results in an opportunity to become a published scholar as part of a student’s involvement in staff research.

Research news

UM student Natasha Lawrie studies the Bornean elephant: “I only had one week to find them”

Natasha Lawrie, a bachelor’s student from the Maastricht Science Programme, conducted her thesis research in the rainforests of Sab

Portrait Natasha Lawrie next to Bornean elephants

Student team wins gold for second time in prestigious iGEM competition

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For the second time in a row, a UM team has managed to win a gold medal in the prestigious iGEM (International Genetic Engineered M

MSP team IGEM 2024

Frank Wesselingh appointed Professor of Palaeobiology

Naturalis palaeontologist Frank Wesselingh has been appointed to the endowed chair in Conservation Palaeobiology at Ma

Frank Wesselingh holding fossil shells

Aggression, a last resort in rising sea levels

In nature, large-scale aggression is rare, but it can take hold when space and food become scarce.

Solitaires fighting

Students hunting for fossils in the ENCI quarry

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  • Students going the extra mile

Moving orange spots on a yellow background are the first indication that something unusual is taking place in Maastric

Student working

Students of Maastricht Science Programme provide a glimpse of their project period.