Jens and Chris, two students from Maastricht University's School of Business and Economics (SBE) were spending this semester abroad in South Africa when the corona crisis hit. As concerns for their safety grew, they made the difficult decision to return to their homes in Germany. However, this...
Recognition & Rewards represents no less than a fundamental shift in the Dutch academic world. The programme has come about partly through the spirited advocacy of the youngest rector magnificus in the country.
Already three years ago, two challenges were introduced to a certain group of households in Maastricht and in Roermond: to reduce indoor temperature to a maximum of 18 °C (‘heating challenge’) and half the number of weekly laundry cycles relative to a baseline (‘laundry challenge’). In this article...
Due to the Western lifestyle with a high fat diet combined with little exercise, more and more people in the Netherlands are overweight or even obese. This causes an increased risk of type II diabetes. What can be done about this besides a healthier lifestyle? The answer comes from an unexpected...
“Always ask for help when your complaints disproportionately hinder you during your studies.” Based on her own experiences, that is the message Eline wants to convey to every student.
Last year, Maastricht University further strengthened its profile in science and technology by launching a Bachelor in Computer Science. The response exceeded all expectations, with the first cohort of 300 students from all over the world starting the programme in September. “Computers and...
We are delighted to announce the publication of papers by MACCH members Artemis Rüstau and Iona Goldie-Scot in the 2021 Art Matters Special Issue: Expanding Notions of ‘Making’ for Contemporary Artworks. The special issue examines critical issues related to the often protracted and distributed...
Am AI the law? is a flagship project of the Maastricht Law and Tech Lab. In this project, we examine the potential for technology to improve the application and interpretation of, and compliance with, the law.
Thanks to relatively new MRI techniques, patients with rectal cancer may benefit from an improved selection process for organ-sparing treatment. These techniques were also used to determine whether this treatment offers a safe alternative to standard surgical procedures for patients with rectal...
In October 2020, SBE alumnus Benjamin Porten, together with business partner Lorenz Greiner, launched their new entrepreneurial venture Naughty Nuts GmbH. In this article, we cover their journey to launching a start-up in times of Corona. Benjamin also shares his top tips to guide other aspiring...
