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Many medals make a muddle
“Fairtrade labels are meant to safeguard our values and turn them into verifiable standards,” explains Ceren Pekdemir from UM’s International Centre for Integrated assessment and Sustainable development (ICIS). “They have an effect on the wages and training farmers receive – but not to the extent...
Towards a landmine-free world
Massoud and Mahmud Hassani grew up in Kabul, Afghanistan – literally in a minefield. Many years later, in the Netherlands, the brothers have developed Mine Kafon: a drone system for detecting landmines. Having overcome the initial teething troubles and secured the necessary patents, they are now...
Precious Plastic Maastricht – the potential of waste
Precious Plastic Maastricht is currently setting up a local recycling workspace that turns plastic waste into entirely new goods, such as bins, beams, 3D printer filaments, and much more.
Launch Indie Art Legal Clinic
On 7 September last, the Indie Art Legal Clinic – located at the Faculty of Law – had its official launch. The event took place at the Muziekgieterij and was opened by Dr. Ana Ramalho, Director of the Clinic and Assistant Professor of Intellectual Property Law; by Prof. Kamperman Sanders, Professor...
Looking for housing in Maastricht? 10 (maybe 8) things you should know
You’re about to come to Maastricht? Very good – it’s an amazing city! Start looking for accommodation early and keep in mind these tips from UM’s Housing Helpdesk.
(A last) Hooray for books!
23 April is UN World Book and Copyright Day. While we are going digital, there is still space for print books at UM.