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Writer Frank Nellen and researcher Suzanne Kooloos investigate special book collections

1 July 2025

Writer Frank Nellen and researcher Suzanne Kooloos are joining forces to delve into the special book collections of Maastricht University and Radboud University.

People come here for a reason – and you can feel it

1 July 2025

What attracts international students to Limburg? And what does the Brightlands ecosystem mean for their education, research and future? We spoke about this with Lazar Barta, who is one of the students shaping their careers at or through Brightlands.

Better quality of life in care for older people

30 June 2025

How can we improve quality of life for older people who require long-term care? This is the focus of Hilde Verbeek’s research within CAPHRI.

Invitation: Language policy in European higher education

23 June 2025

At an international symposium on July 1 and 2 in Maastricht, researchers and policymakers will discuss the Englishization of higher education in Europe.

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Is the risk of cancer the same for everyone?

18 June 2025

Valery Lemmens, professor of cancer surveillance at GROW, examines the differences in the risk of developing cancer per region in Limburg. Additionally, he conducts research on prevention and how society is designed for making (un)healthy choices.

Prof. dr. Olaf Sleijpen new President of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)

16 June 2025

Maastricht University congratulates Prof. Dr. Olaf Sleijpen on his new position at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). As of 1 July, Sleijpen will become the new President of DNB.

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Rise with Pride: UM raises the flag for inclusion

On Monday, staff and students came together on the lawn near UNS40 to mark the start of Pride Month with a moment of reflection and solidarity. Vice President Jan-Tjitte Meindersma raised the Progress Pride Flag on behalf of the university, in a visible sign of support for LGBTQIA+ members of the UM community and for LGBTQIA+ people everywhere.

View the photos of this special moment here.

Staff and students talking about Pride month at Pride Month flag raising event

Video: Door Erfgoed Verbonden

Watch the video below about the launch of the project Door Erfgoed Verbonden. In this project, Radboud University and Maastricht University are joining forces to bring greater attention to the highlights of their heritage collections.

The project's ambition is for both universities to grow into a shared centre of expertise, offering training opportunities and serving as a point of reference in the field of academic heritage.

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