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Opening academic year 2013/14

On Monday 2 September 2013 Maastricht University celebrates the opening of the 2013/14 academic year in the Theater aan het Vrijthof with the theme 'Science for society in the Europe of regions’.

Prof. dr. Martin Paul
How can research, knowledge and innovation drive economic growth? During the ceremony this question was aswered from the perspective of Europe as a whole, but also of each of its regions. President Martin Paul pointed out the collaboration in Limburg between governmental authorities, the business sector and knowledge institutions as an example. 

Download his speech entiteled 'Is Humboldt dead?'  or watch the video.

 

 

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Máire Geoghegan-Quinn

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science and guest speaker during the opening ceremony, addressed the key role universities play in solving great social challenges, boosting economic growth and thus ensuring the future prospects of young people. 
 

Download her speech 'Research, Innovation and the Maastricht Generation'  or watch the video.

 

Student Award 2013

Florine Brouwer and Elisabeth Langer both received the Student Award 2013. Florine for founding the BONT Foundation two years ago. The foundation now organises regular activities for mentally handicapped teenagers under the guidance and supervision of university students. This encourages mentally handicapped teens to have their own social life, just like other teens. Elisabeth won the prize for the Maastricht Eco-Map. This is a map of Maastricht in which sustainable and environmentally friendly shops, restaurants and further spots of interest can be found.

2013 2014 Studentenprijs

Edmond Hustinx prijs voor de wetenschap

The Edmond Hustinx prize for science was awarded to Dr. Olivier Marie. The jury unanimously proposed to award Dr. Marie with his research proposal to develop an overall understanding of the associations between labour market opportunities and criminal participation. The Edmond Hustinx prixe for science is awarded by Maastricht University on behalf of the Edmond Hustinx Foundation. The prize involves €15,000 for the specific project.

Edmond Hustinx prijs 2013-2014

Marike Jager
Singer/songwriter Marike Jager provided the musical accompaniment of the programme and gave her interpretation of the traditional 'Ode an die Freude' by Ludwig von Beethoven.

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