Academic information skills
A selection of tutorials by the UM Library to improve your academic information skills.

Assertiveness training
In this training, you develop an assertive attitude and you work on your self-confidence.

Boost your self-confidence
During this workshop you will learn how to be more aware of your personal emotions and characteristics. You will get tools to give your personal life a positive boost.

Clinical skills
Students will develop clinical skills (e.g., obtaining a patient’s psychiatric anamnesis, determining DSM-diagnoses, and writing a professional report).

Communication skills (theory and practice)
Throughout the entire Bachelor's and Master's programme students learn about and practice their communication skills .

Crash course in Decision making
Do you put off making decisions, find it hard to distinguish what is important and have doubts after deciding? Making a decision is difficult, but we can help you improve with this workshop.

Discover your competences
You gain insight into what you can and want. You itemise your competencies, key qualities and motives. With this workshop you create a good starting point for entering the employment market. 

Fear of failure training
Always feeling tense and nervous? Do you panic before or during tests or a presentation? Then the fear of failure training may be something for you.

Language courses
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students. We help them communicate effectively in an international environment. 

Online career library
The Online Career Library comprises the best websites to help you start off your career. 

Presentation skills
This interactive, hands-on workshop is built around your presentations –using these to practice, get feedback and improve.

Self-help: improve your study/professional skills
Tips and tools for improving your own professional/study skills.

Study efficacy increase group
The efficacy increase group is a self-help group for students who find it difficult to concentrate on their studies and tend to procrastinate. The group ensures that you improve your study behaviour and that you use an effective method for studying.

Team building for board members
We can help your board to become a real team (for Board members only).

Time management
This interactive workshop will give you an insight in your current time management habits and it will help you identify areas for improvement.

Training Introduction to the Library
In an interactive way students will be introduced to finding scientific information.

Training Systematic Literature Search
Students are introduced to information sources (particularly PsycINFO), they will learn to use them and they will collect literature on the subject systematically.

Workshop - Mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness teaches you to be present attentively in the here and now, so that you are aware of your current experience. It helps you to take some distance from the issues you worry about. An effect can be that your mind becomes calmer and that you feel more relaxed.

Workshop Stress management
Do you find it difficult to find a good balance between study and leisure time? In this workshop you look for your own stress signals and you get tools to keep stress under control.

Workshops study skills
Within the first mentor meeting students are introduced to different types of learning strategies, which they can incorporate in their own way of studying.

Become a research assistant
Show your interest in becoming a research assistant to the research staff members at FPN. 

Discover Psychology (e.g. professor's parade)
Professors tell an inspiring story about their field of interest in the beginning of the academic year.

Maastricht Student Conference 'Psychological Perspectives'
A two-day conference with talks and workshops by professionals (alumni) informing students about future professional perspectives.

Research participation
Every Bachelor's student at FPN has to participate as a research participant in a number of scientific empirical studies. In this way they become acquainted with a variety of methods of empirical research, and are introduced in the different research areas.

Student jobs at UM
There are various jobs at Maastricht University for UM Students. These vary from organising the introduction week to photographing and writing for our social media and providing information to high school students.

Career advice
The career advisers of UM Career Services are specialised in the area of study and career choices and the job market. They can help you with all your career-related questions in a 45 min. session.

Individual Psychological Support
Everyone feels a little bit out of sorts sometimes. You can notice this in various ways: From fear of failure, procrastination and problems with planning to eating disorders, stress, gloominess and even depression. Our team of student psychologists can help you.

Mentor programme
Students have individual and group meetings with their mentor in which study progress and development are discussed.

Personal appointment with academic advisor
All students have the possibility to consult the academic advisers with study-related questions.

Portofolio
Focus on self-reflection, personal learning goals and study progress.

Coping with loss and mourning group
Have you lost someone and do you want to put things in order and learn to let go? Then the coping with loss group may be something for you.

Quick career advice
Questions about your career and study? Want to know what you can do after you graduate? Have you got doubts about your job application letter, your CV or your profile on LinkedIn? Come to a Quick Career Advice (15min).

Well-being week
During this week students focus on their well-being. Also topics related to employability, such as time-management are included in the programme. The well-being week is organized by UM Career Services.

Clinical rotations
Students participate in workplace learning.

Assertiveness training
Helps you develop an assertive attitude and work on your self-confidence.

Boost your self-confidence
During this workshop you will learn how to be more aware of your personal emotions and characteristics. You will get tools to give your personal life a positive boost. 

Crash course in Decision making
Are you struggling with making decisions? Do you keep putting them off? Do you find it hard to tell what's important and what isn't? Making a decision is difficult, but we can help you improve with this workshop.

CV & job application letter
In this workshop you will learn how to write a good job application letter and CV. In addition you will take the recruiter’s seat.

Discover your competences
You gain insight into what you are capable of and what you want. You itemise your competencies, key qualities and motives. This workshop will give you a head start in the job market. 

Fear of failure training
Always feeling tense and nervous? Do you panic before or during tests or presentations? Then the fear of failure training may be something for you.

 Job applications in the Digital Era
Recruiters are increasingly using applicant tracking systems, so what does this mean for you when you apply for a job? How do you make a video application? Many job interviews take place at a distance: via phone, Skype or Facetime. How do you prepare for this? This workshop will give you the answers.

Job interview
During this workshop you learn the ins and outs of the job interview. But you will mainly practise how to respond to questions, what you should not say, and what you can ask.

Master Yourself
Attend workshops provided by organisations in the vicinity of Maastricht University. Build your networks. Get to know more about job-opportunities in the region of Maastricht.

Lecture: employment contract and negotiations
Fantastic! You've been offered a job. But often you're not there yet. You still need to negotiate your contract, salary and secondary employment conditions.

Lecture: getting the most out of LinkedIn
The focus in this lecture is on making you understand how LinkedIn works and in which ways you can use it to your own benefit.

Lecture: networking skills
Learn the basic principles of personal networking and get some hands-on tips and tricks to help you create a strong network.

Online career library
The Online Career Library has the best websites to help you start off your career. 

Personal Branding
During this workshop you go in search of your personal brand. What makes you you? By thinking in this way you learn to profile yourself so that you can make it clear to others who you are and what you stand for.

Presentation skills
This interactive, hands-on workshop is built around your presentations – you use them to practise your skills, get feedback and improve.

Self-help: improve your study/professional skills
Tips and tools for improving own professional/study skills.

Study efficacy increase group
The efficacy increase group is a self-help group for students who find it difficult to concentrate on their studies and tend to procrastinate. The group ensures that you improve your study behaviour and that you use an effective method for studying.

Team building for board members
We can help your board to become a real team (for board members only).

Time management
This interactive workshop will give you an insight in your current time management habits and it will help you identify areas for improvement.

Workshop - Mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness teaches you to connect with the present and focus on the here and now, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It helps you take some distance from the issues you worry about. This can have a calming effect on your mind and make you feel more relaxed.

Workshop Stress management
Do you find it difficult to find a good balance between study and leisure time? In this workshop you look for your own stress signals and you get tools to keep stress under control.

Practical internships
Part of the curriculum of the master's programme of Medicine is the practical placement, which allows the students to apply and develop their employability competences.

Clinical internship
Part of the curriculum of the master's programme of Mental Health is the clinical internship, which allows the students to apply and develop their professional competences.

Become a student representative
Students can make a real contribution to improving the facilities and policies of Maastricht University.

Become a member of a student organisation
Build networks. Make friends. Find like-minded people

Honours programme PREMIUM
Work with students from different faculties on a challenging assignment from a real-world client. In addition, receive coaching on your personal learning goal as well as attend workshops and master classes as a part of the programme.

Prepare studying abroad
Studying abroad not only brings you academic knowledge and skills, it also brings you a valuable experience in a new and different environment and cultural setting.

Student jobs at UM
There are various jobs at Maastricht University for UM Students. These vary from organising the introduction week to photographing and writing for our social media and providing information to high school students.

UM vacancy board
The UM vacancy board is the central vacancy platform for students and alumni.

Study advisors
Discuss your personal development and plans for the future.

Career advice
The career advisers of UM Career Services are specialised in the areas of study and career choices as well as opportunities on the job market. They can help you with all your career-related questions in a 45-minute session.

UM Buddy- International Student Ambassadors
Become a coach for international students and receive coaching and training at the same time. Expand your skills set in a different cultural context.

Starting your own business
A series of inspiring events about business startups. You'll meet other starting entrepreneurs, enabling you to expand your network.

Alumni coach café
Learn from alumni of UM on different professional development themes.

Individual Psychological Support
Everyone feels a little bit out of sorts sometimes. The signs vary from fear of failure, procrastination and problems with planning to eating disorders, stress, gloom and even depression. Our team of student psychologists is there to help you.

Quick career advice
Do you have any questions about your career and study? Would you like to know what your prospects are after graduation? Are you unsure about your job application letter, CV or LinkedIn profile? Come for some Quick Career Advice - and yes, the sessions are quick: 15min.

Simulation job interview
The simulation is one of the best ways of training for a real job interview. In 1.5 hours you practise a job interview with a career counsellor in the role of recruiter.

Coping with loss and mourning group
Have you lost someone and do you want to come to terms with your loss and learn to let go?  Then the coping with loss group may be something for you.

Assertiveness training
Helps you develop an assertive attitude and work on your self-confidence.

Boost your self-confidence
During this workshop you will learn how to be more aware of your personal emotions and characteristics. You will get tools to give your personal life a positive boost.

Crash course in Decision making
Are you struggling with making decisions? Do you keep putting them off? Do you find it hard to tell what's important and what isn't? Making a decision is difficult, but we can help you improve with this workshop.

CV & job application letter
In this workshop you will learn how to write a good job application letter and CV. In addition, you will take the recruiter’s seat.

Discover your competences
You gain insight into what you are capable of and what you want. You itemise your competencies, key qualities and motives. This workshop will give you a head start in the job market.  

Fear of failure training
Always feeling tense and nervous? Do you panic before or during tests or presentations? Then the fear of failure training may be something for you.

Job applications in the Digital Era
Recruiters are increasingly using applicant tracking systems, so what does this mean for you when you apply for a job? How do you make a video application? Many job interviews take place at a distance: via phone, Skype or Facetime. How do you prepare for this? This workshop will give you the answers.

Job interview
During this workshop you learn the ins and outs of the job interview. But you will mainly practise how to respond to questionswhat you should not say, and what you can ask.

Lecture: employment contract and negotiations
Fantastic! You've been offered a job. But often you're not there yet. You still need to negotiate your contract, salary and secondary employment conditions.

Lecture: getting the most out of LinkedIn
The focus in this lecture is on making you understand how LinkedIn works and in which ways you can use it to your own benefit.

Lecture: networking skills
Learn the basic principles of personal networking and get some hands-on tips and tricks to help you create a strong network.

Online career library
The Online Career Library has the best websites to help you start off your career.  

Personal Branding
During this workshop you go in search of your personal brand. What makes you you? By thinking in this way you learn to profile yourself so that you can make it clear to others who you are and what you stand for.

Presentation skills
This interactive, hands-on workshop is built around your presentations – you use them to practise your skills, get feedback and improve.

Self-help: improve your study/professional skills
Tips and tools for improving own professional/study skills.

Study efficacy increase group
The efficacy increase group is a self-help group for students who find it difficult to concentrate on their studies and tend to procrastinate. The group ensures that you improve your study behaviour and that you use an effective method for studying.

Team building for board members
We can help your board to become a real team (for Board members only).

Time management
This interactive workshop will give you an insight in your current time management habits and it will help you identify areas for improvement.

Workshop - Mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness teaches you to connect with the present and focus on the here and now, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It helps you take some distance from the issues you worry about. This can have a calming effect on your mind and make you feel more relaxed.

Workshop Stress management
Do you find it difficult to find a good balance between study and leisure time? In this workshop you look for your own stress signals and you get tools to keep stress under control.

Research placement
Part of the curriculum of the bachelor 's programmes European Public Health and Biomedical Sciences is research placement, which allows students to apply and develop their research competences and other employability competences.

Honours Programme for bachelor's students
Students acquire research skills, cooperation skills and project leadership skills.

Become a member of a student organisation
Build networks. Make friends. Find like-minded people

Become a student representative
Students can make a real contribution to improving the facilities and policies of Maastricht University.

Honours programme MaRBLe
Brings multidisciplinary scientific research to the bachelor's phase.

UM vacancy board
The UM vacancy board is the central vacancy platform for students and alumni.

Prepare studying abroad
Studying abroad not only brings you academic knowledge and skills, it also brings you a valuable experience in a new and different environment and cultural setting.

Student jobs at UM
There are various jobs at Maastricht University for UM Students. These vary from organising the introduction week to photographing and writing for our social media and providing information to high school students.

Study advisors
Discuss various issues related to your personal development and plans for the future.

Personal development plan/portfolio
Bachelor Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, International Track in Medicine - Portfolio to demonstrate progress in competences.

Professional development & competences
Bachelor Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, International Track in Medicine - competency-based education.

Mentor programme
Bachelor Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, International Track in Medicine - Guiding students' study progress and development of competencies.

Starting your own business
A series of inspiring events about business startups. You'll meet other starting entrepreneurs, enabling you to expand your network.

Career advice
The career advisers of UM Career Services are specialised in the areas of study and career choices as well as opportunities on the job market. They can help you with all your career-related questions in a 45-minute session.

UM Buddy- International Student Ambassadors
Become a coach for international students and receive coaching and training at the same time. Expand your skills set in a different cultural context.

Coping with loss and mourning group
Have you lost someone and do you want to come to terms with your loss and learn to let go?  Then the coping with loss group may be something for you.

Individual Psychological Support
Everyone feels a little bit out of sorts sometimes. The signs vary from fear of failure, procrastination and problems with planning to eating disorders, stress, gloom and even depression. Our team of student psychologists is there to help you.

Quick career advice
Do you have any questions about your career and study? Would you like to know what your prospects are after graduation? Are you unsure about your job application letter, CV or LinkedIn profile? Come for some Quick Career Advice - and yes, the sessions are quick: 15min.

Simulation job interview
The simulation is one of the best ways of training for a real job interview. In 1.5 hours you practise a job interview with a career counsellor in the role of recruiter.

Assertiveness training
Helps you develop an assertive attitude and work on your self-confidence.

Boost your self-confidence
During this workshop you will learn how to be more aware of your personal emotions and characteristics. You will get tools to give your personal life a positive boost.

Crash course in Decision making
Are you struggling with making decisions? Do you keep putting them off? Do you find it hard to tell what's important and what isn't? Making a decision is difficult, but we can help you improve with this workshop.

CV & job application letter
In this workshop you will learn how to write a good job application letter and CV. In addition, you will take the recruiter’s seat.

Discover your competences
You gain insight into what you are capable of and what you want. You itemise your competencies, key qualities and motives. This workshop will give you a head start in the job market.  

Fear of failure training
Always feeling tense and nervous? Do you panic before or during tests or presentations? Then the fear of failure training may be something for you.

Job applications in the Digital Era
Recruiters are increasingly using applicant tracking systems, so what does this mean for you when you apply for a job? How do you make a video application? Many job interviews take place at a distance: via phone, Skype or Facetime. How do you prepare for this? This workshop will give you the answers.

Lecture: networking skills
Learn the basic principles of personal networking and get some hands-on tips and tricks to help you create a strong network.

Online career library
The Online Career Library has the best websites to help you start off your career. 

Personal Branding
During this workshop you go in search of your personal brand. What makes you you? By thinking in this way you learn to profile yourself so that you can make it clear to others who you are and what you stand for

Presentation skills
This interactive, hands-on workshop is built around your presentations – you use them to practise your skills, get feedback and improve.

Self-help: improve your study/professional skills
Tips and tools for improving own professional/study skills.

Study efficacy increase group
The efficacy increase group is a self-help group for students who find it difficult to concentrate on their studies and tend to procrastinate. The group ensures that you improve your study behaviour and that you use an effective method for studying.

Team building for board members
We can help your board to become a real team (for Board members only).

Time management
This interactive workshop will give you an insight in your current time management habits and it will help you identify areas for improvement.

Workshop - Mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness teaches you to connect with the present and focus on the here and now, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It helps you take some distance from the issues you worry about. This can have a calming effect on your mind and make you feel more relaxed.

Workshop Stress management
Do you find it difficult to find a good balance between study and leisure time? In this workshop you look for your own stress signals and you get tools to keep stress under control.

Language courses
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students. We help them communicate effectively in an international environment.

Workplace visits
Bachelor Health - These visits enable students to become acquainted with their potential future workplace

Excursion
Bachelor European Public Health - Excursion to Central and Eastern Europe

Honours Programme for bachelor's students
Students acquire research skills, cooperation skills and project leadership skills.

Become a member of a student organisation
Build networks. Make friends. Find like-minded people

Become a student representative
Students can make a real contribution to improving the facilities and policies of Maastricht University.

Student jobs at UM
There are various jobs at Maastricht University for UM Students. These vary from organising the introduction week to photographing and writing for our social media and providing information to high school students.

Study advisors
Discuss your personal development and plans for the future

Personal development plan/portfolio
Bachelor BMS, Medicine, ITM - Portfolio to demonstrate progress in competences

Professional development & competences
Bachelor BMS, Medicine, ITM - Competency-based education

Mentor programme
Bachelor BMS, Medicin, ITM - Guiding students' study progress and development of competencies

Career advice
The career advisers of UM Career Services are specialised in the areas of study and career choices as well as opportunities on the job market. They can help you with all your career-related questions in a 45-minute session.

Coping with loss and mourning group
Have you lost someone and do you want to come to terms with your loss and learn to let go?  Then the coping with loss group may be something for you.

Individual Psychological Support
Everyone feels a little bit out of sorts sometimes. The signs vary from fear of failure, procrastination and problems with planning to eating disorders, stress, gloom and even depression. Our team of student psychologists is there to help you.

Quick career advice
Do you have any questions about your career and study? Would you like to know what your prospects are after graduation? Are you unsure about your job application letter, CV or LinkedIn profile? Come for some Quick Career Advice - and yes, the sessions are quick: 15min.

Training Endnote
This training helps you to get the most out of EndNote and make your research easier.

Introduction to literature searching and writing
Peer Point is staffed by students trained at responding critically and constructively to the work of their peers. This workshop is to help you improve your research skills and this workshop is a first step at doing so.

Digital Information Skills
How do you quickly find relevant and trustworthy learning materials? In this online tutorial you will find information, tips and tricks.

Assertiveness training
Helps you develop an assertive attitude and work on your self-confidence.

Boost your self-confidence
During this workshop you will learn how to be more aware of your personal emotions and characteristics. You will get tools to give your personal life a positive boost.

Crash course in Decision making
Are you struggling with making decisions? Do you keep putting them off? Do you find it hard to tell what's important and what isn't? Making a decision is difficult, but we can help you improve with this workshop.

Discover your competences
You gain insight into what you are capable of and what you want. You itemise your competencies, key qualities and motives. This workshop will give you a head start in the job market.  

Fear of failure training
Always feeling tense and nervous? Do you panic before or during tests or presentations? Then the fear of failure training may be something for you.

Online career library
The Online Career Library has the best websites to help you start off your career.  

Presentation skills
This interactive, hands-on workshop is built around your presentations – you use them to practise your skills, get feedback and improve.

Self-help: improve your study/professional skills
Tips and tools for improving your professional/study skills.

Study efficacy increase group
The efficacy increase group is a self-help group for students who find it difficult to concentrate on their studies and tend to procrastinate. The group ensures that you improve your study behaviour and that you use an effective method for studying.

Team building for board members
We can help your board become a real team (board members only).

Time management
This interactive workshop will give you an insight in your current time management habits and it will help you identify areas for improvement.

Workshop - Mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness teaches you to connect with the present and focus on the here and now, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It helps you take some distance from the issues you worry about. This can have a calming effect on your mind and make you feel more relaxed.

Workshop Stress management
Do you find it difficult to find a good balance between study and leisure time? In this workshop you look for your own stress signals and you get tools to keep stress under control.

Academic information skills
A selection of tutorials by the UM Library to improve your academic information skills

Language courses
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students. We help them communicate effectively in an international environment. 

Workplace visits
Bachelor Health - These visits enable students to become acquainted with their potential future workplace.

Student jobs at UM
There are various jobs at Maastricht University for UM Students. These vary from organising the introduction week to photographing and writing for our social media and providing information to high school students.

Study advisors
Discuss your personal development and plans for the future

Personal development plan/portfolio
Bachelor BMS, Medicine, ITM - Portfolio to demonstrate progress in competences

Professional development & competences
Bachelor BMS, Medicine, ITM - competency-based education

Coping with loss and mourning group
Have you lost someone and do you want to come to terms with your loss and learn to let go?  Then the coping with loss group may be something for you.

Mentor programme
Bachelor Health - Guiding students' study progress and development of competences

Mentor programme
Bachelor BMS, Medicin, ITM - Guiding students' study progress and development of competences

Career advice
The career advisers of UM Career Services are specialised in the areas of study and career choices as well as opportunities on the job market. They can help you with all your career-related questions in a 45-minute session.

Individual Psychological Support
Everyone feels a little bit out of sorts sometimes. The signs vary from fear of failure, procrastination and problems with planning to eating disorders, stress, gloom and even depression. Our team of student psychologists is there to help you.

Quick career advice
Do you have any questions about your career and study? Would you like to know what your prospects are after graduation? Are you unsure about your job application letter, CV or LinkedIn profile? Come for some Quick Career Advice - and yes, the sessions are quick: 15min.