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… 16 januari 2016 EDLAB Education Innovation Project: Education That Moves You Zoekresultaten With a growing body of research on the effectiveness of working while standing up, Fast Company summarised the main findings so far. Here are some key findings to convince you to stand up today. Why should you stand up today? Our daily exercise cannot match the effectiveness of decreasing your sitting time. Standing more during the day will do more for your … your mood! Participants reported "less fatigue, tension, confusion, and depression, and more vigour, energy, focus, and happiness." … With a growing body of research on the effectiveness of working while standing up, Fast Company summarised the main findings so far. Here are some key findings to convince you to stand up today. … With a growing body of research on the effectiveness of working while standing up, Fast Company summarised the main findings so far. Here are some key findings to convince you to stand up today. … The dynamics of standing: the latest findings …
28
sep
14:00
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… Maastricht University (UM) - will sign the ‘Declaration of intent of Dutch institutions for higher education’ concerning the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. With this signing, UM indicates that it greatly values creating and maintaining accessible and inclusive education, so that every student feels welcome and valued and can develop his or her talent. The signing will take place during a modest yet festive gathering, led by UM Disability Support and the Expertise Center … Maastricht University (UM) - will sign the ‘Declaration of intent of Dutch institutions for higher education’ concerning the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. With this signing, UM indicates that it greatly values creating and maintaining accessible and inclusive education, so that every student feels welcome and valued and can develop his or her talent. … On Monday 28 September, Rianne Letschert – on behalf of Maastricht University (UM) - will sign the ‘Declaration of intent of Dutch institutions for higher education’ concerning the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. With this signing, UM indicates that it greatly values creating and maintaining accessible and inclusive education, so that every student feels welcome and valued and can develop his or her talent. … Signing Declaration of intent UN Convention higher education institutions …
… Zoekresultaten Not sure what the main difference is or for which you are eligible? The following information will give you further insight when taking this decision. A scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for students in need of financial support, however these tend to be limited … are typically earned upon academic merit, however they can also ask for only one specific nationality. If you wish to learn more about the available scholarships we offer and if you would be eligible to apply for one of them, please visit our website . Financial Aid on the other hand should be seen as loan programmes. Students eligible for Financial Aid, need to pay back the amount loaned. Each Financial Aid program comes with different requirements, sorts of application procedures and/or … are not grants nor gift aids, yet they can support your time abroad while studying until the moment you are meant to pay this aid back. To learn if you are eligible for the different Financial Aid we work with, continue here . … Not sure what the main difference is or for which you are eligible? The following information will give you further insight when taking this decision. … Scholarships / Financial Aid …
… Maastricht University (UM) - the ‘Declaration of intent of Dutch institutions for higher education’ concerning the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. By signing this declaration, UM indicates that it greatly values creating and maintaining accessible and inclusive education, so that every student feels welcome and appreciated and can develop his or her talent. - Text continues below the photos - Vorige dia Volgende dia Rianne Letschert signs the declaration of intent. … that causes worsening eyesight: Stargardt's disease. Reading, for example, is impossible for him. He uses a laptop with text-to-speech software and braille display, a device with which blind and partially sighted people can read digital information on websites. Sjoerd is pleased with the support at UM: "At my secondary school they did everything they could to help me, but I was still always an exception. At UM the approach is different because there is actually already a plan in place and I notice … who is affected by their disability comes forward.” For example, a survey conducted in March 2020 among UM students with a disability showed that as many as 28% of students who are affected by their disability don’t use any support facilities. The main reasons for this is that they want to try to study without support first or are unfamiliar with the facilities. What does UM already do? UM offers support and facilities to make studying with a disability easier. Common disabilities are ADHD and …
… 4 augustus 2016 EDLAB Education Innovation Project: Education That Moves You Zoekresultaten The ultimate guide to good posture will teach you how to sit and stand correctly, ensuring that your body functions properly. Maintaining poor posture places strain on your muscles and joints. Here are some tips to help improve your posture! What is a good posture? Go to EDLAB's Education That Moves You project page. … The ultimate guide to good posture will teach you how to sit and stand correctly, ensuring that your body functions properly. Maintaining poor posture places strain on your muscles and joints. Here are some tips to help improve your posture! … Moving your body with poor posture is taxing on your muscles and joints. Here are some tips to improve your posture! … How to improve …
… Parking spaces Be aware that the Maastricht city centre consists largely of historical buildings and cobbled streets, which can be unpleasant for wheelchair users. There are several disabled parking facilities close to the SSC: Ezelmarkt , near the main entrance to the SSC Academieplein , also useful if you wish to enter through the back entrance (please call the person you are visiting to open the door for you) Abtstraat , slightly further away, but still relatively close to the SSC. Public … information about public transport links. The university has a number of bus and rail links. Several transport companies offer extra facilities to enable passengers with a disability to access public transport, stations and stops. Please visit the website of the transport company for more information on accessibility: NS (Dutch railway) Arriva (buses, information in Dutch only) De Lijn (Belgian buses that also stop in Maastricht). Wheelchair entrance The main entrance to the SSC is only accessible via steps, but there is a separate entrance for wheelchair users to the left of the main entrance. If you press the top button on the doorbell (Information Desk), an employee will come to the door to assist …
07
nov
13:30
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… 07 nov 13:30 - 15:30 Zoekresultaten This workshop is designed to train mentors, coaches and tutors on coaching and mentoring skills. In this two-hour workshop, we will explore the main differences between teaching, mentoring and coaching. We will take stock of the main competencies and skills used in coaching and explore a coaching model. But first and foremost, you will get room to practice your coaching skills with real-life examples of situations that matter to you. This workshop is designed for staff in a …
… time, the Get Involved Information Market is organised by Match and the Centre for European Studies (CES). The aim of the information market is to inform students about social initiatives in the city and increase their local engagement. The market mainly caters for new students, but students who have been studying at Maastricht University before and others who are interested are also welcome. Now a tradition: free and fresh stroopwafels will be provided. New this year is the participation of …
… University. This time, the Get Involved Information Market is organised by Match and Maastricht Housing . The aim of the information market is to inform students about social initiatives in the city and increase their local engagement. The market mainly caters for new students, but students who have been studying at Maastricht University before and others who are interested are also welcome. Now a tradition: free and fresh stroopwafels will be provided. Want to know more about social …
… 24 april 2023 Zoekresultaten EDLAB has collected information to update the UM Teaching & Learning community about the recent advancements in AI and how they may affect education at Maastricht University. “The AI & Education at UM webpages aim to assist educators in incorporating AI into their teaching while also safeguarding their education from potential risks,” said Walter Jansen, Sr. Coordinator Education Innovation at EDLAB. This information provided will be particularly … delivery, and assessment and also to staff involved in educational leadership. The focus is on suggesting ways to meaningfully use AI tools in Problem-based learning (PBL) education as well as taking precautions to mitigate any potential risks. The webpages on AI & Education at Maastricht University were compiled by Walter Jansen and Bianca Massaci, a Master’s student at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences. The pages clarify the main concepts and provide generic tips on how to remain open to ongoing developments in AI applications for education and assessments while being mindful of potential risks. “We used various resources, including faculty fact sheets and academic …