The coronavirus crisis has had a great impact on UM research. PhD candidates and postdocs in particular, are faced with problems. Delays in ongoing and new research can have serious consequences for the careers of this vulnerable group of young scientists. To mitigate the impact as far as possible...
Studium Generale | Joan Muyskenlezing, Engelstalig
Tom van Veen, Professor of Economics, UM and Nyenrode Business University
When the European Council, on 29 October 2019, decided to extend the withdrawal negotiation period until the 31st of January 2020, it became clear that this extension would bear implications also for the composition of the new Commission. Indeed, in recital 11 of the European Council’s decision, it...
In March 2016, now 25-year-old Sophie Joosten completed her master’s programme in Medicine with an exceptional thesis on renal cell carcinoma. During her research, she discovered biomarkers that can help predict the survival of patients with kidney cancer. She received this year's Thesis Prize for...
Studium Generale – Lezing, Engelstalig
Stefan van der Stigchel, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology, Utrecht University
In je eentje verhuizen naar een nieuw land met een andere cultuur en taal en zonder supportnetwerk is niet niks. Mastersstudente Beverlianne wist na haar aankomst in Maastricht daarom al snel dat ze betrokken wilde raken bij de lokale gemeenschap. Via het Personal & Professional Development Portal...
Central Institute of Mental Health, Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg , Germany.
Dr. Estelle Nijssen received UM's dissertation award for her research on contrast liquids in patients with kidney failure.
On 28 November, Maastricht University hosted Dutch TV show College Tour. In our own UM SPORTS they recorded a programme with top cyclist Tom Dumoulin as their guest.
Astrid Meesters received her doctorate on Sept. 28 with her PhD research on flexibility and mindfulness as resilience factors for pain and recovery.
