Learning to thrive: Student Guidance Day 2026

The day will be opened by Rector Magnificus Jan Smits and features two keynote sessions that approach student guidance from different perspectives.

In the opening keynote, Stronger in society: from pressure to perform to meaningful growth, colleagues from Maastricht University reflect on how we can support students in developing resilience, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

The second keynote by Rune Mastrup Lauridsen and Tine Wåst Nielsen from the University of Southern Denmark explores how higher education can prepare students for an uncertain world and what role guidance plays in helping them build a meaningful relationship with themselves and society.

Throughout the day, you can choose from a range of interactive workshops and parallel sessions on topics including student wellbeing, advising, diversity and inclusion, innovative guidance practices, organisational approaches, and student perspectives. There will also be plenty of opportunities to continue the conversation with colleagues from across the university and exchange experiences.