Procedure started to appoint new rector

Luc Soete’s term as Rector Magnificus of Maastricht University will come to an end on 1 September 2016. The Supervisory Board has appointed a committee to advise them on selecting a successor.

 This committee consists of the following members:

  • Prof. U. Nelles (member of the Supervisory Board and chair of the BAC)
  • Prof. M. Groenhuijsen (member of the Supervisory Board)
  • Prof. M. Paul (chair of the Executive Board)
  • Prof. F. Palm (dean of FHS)
  • Dr R. Haar (chair of the Confidential Committee of the University Council)
  • N. Harteman (secretary)

For more information about the position and the qualifications, please consult the job profile (available in Dutch and English).

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