Prof. Dr. André Aleman

 11 November 2025

Growing up Outside Science – with Prof. Dr. André Aleman

In November, we were glad to have Prof. Dr. André Aleman, the very new dean of FPN, for our Growing up in Science (GUS) series. Recently appointed, many attendees were eager to learn more about André beyond the CV. He shared how his career trajectory landed where he is now, and how his experiences shaped his goals for his new position.

Prof. Dr. Kim Ragaert

 07 October 2025

Growing up Outside Science – with Prof. Dr. Kim Ragaert

MYA was proud to hear from Professor Dr. Kim Ragaert for our Growing up in Science (GUS) series. She is full professor at FSE, and holds the key domain chair of Circular Plastics within the department Circular Chemical Engineering (CCE). In a Q&A format, she shared the trials and tribulations of her career, and opened a dialogue on the role that workplace power dynamics can have on one's journey. Sharing her own experiences and responding to other stories, attendees carried on the conversation beyond the context of the event.

Jan-Tjitte Meindersma, Vice President of Maastricht University

 03 July 2025

Growing up Outside Science – Special Edition with Jan-Tjitte Meindersma

MYA, in collaboration with YUMP, hosted a special edition of our Growing up in Science (GUS) series featuring Jan-Tjitte Meindersma, Vice President of Maastricht University. In a personal and engaging talk, he reflected on the experiences that have shaped his professional journey beyond the traditional CV. He shared how he initially approached leadership with a tough, no-nonsense communication style, but gradually discovered that empathy made him a far more effective leader. He also spoke about the importance of staying true to himself, not only in his personal life, but just as much in the workplace.

Prof Dr Annemie Schols, Dean of FHML

Dean of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

 27 March 2025

On Thursday 27 March, MYA organised a new GUS event with Prof. Dr. Annemie Schols, Dean of FHML. In front of an audience of students and academic staff, Prof. Schols shared insights from her remarkable career. What made her story particularly inspiring was her pioneering role as a female academic. When she became dean of FHML, she was only the second woman to hold such a position at a Faculty of Medicine in the Netherlands.

 She also spoke about the challenges she faced, including the reactions she encountered when announcing her pregnancy, being told, "your career is over."

 Another important topic she addressed was workplace conflict. Even when disputes are legally resolved, the emotional and social aftermath often lingers. She emphasised the need for universities to acknowledge and address this reality more proactively.

Prof Dr Thomas Cleij

Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

 21 November 2024

In November we had the pleasure of hosting the Growing Up in Science event with Professor Dr. Thomas Cleij. We enjoyed an afternoon listening to the “behind-the-scenes” journey of the Dean of FSE. Prof. Dr. Cleij shared captivating stories about his experiences living abroad, his path to becoming the Dean of FSE, and his exciting interests next to academia such as cooking or collecting art. 

We are already looking forward to the next event!

Prof Dr Caroline van Heugten

Professor in Neuropsychology

  26 September 2024

MYA organised its first Growing Up in Science (GUS) event of this academic year in collaboration with UnliMited. On 26 September, Prof. Dr. Caroline van Heugten, Professor in Neuropsychology, talked about her academic career and the challenges that came with it. It is already different to get a tenured position in academia, and to become a full professor, but if there are additional challenges, then many aspects are really not obvious. She sketched that her academic journey had not been a straight path from A to B, illustrating that career planning is in that sense not necessary and sometimes maybe even not helpful. Furthermore, she highlighted what combining positions at multiple faculties can entail. Her talk was very inspiring and insightful; it went deeper into matters that we often are not aware of.

Access to building

The building is relatively accessible for people with a physical disability. The entrance doors open automatically.

Parking lots

There are parking spaces on the side of the building, of which 1 spot near the main entrance is intended as a parking for disabled people. These are only accessible by means of the UM card if permission has been granted by the building manager.

Elevators and stairs

There are 3 elevators and all stairwells are equipped with an armrest.

The elevator in zone B (at the main entrance) goes from floor -1 (basement) to floor 4. The elevator in zone F goes from floor 1 to floor 3. The elevator in zone C goes from floor 0 to floor - 1 (colloquium rooms)

Rooms not accessible for wheelchair

In the E-zone (teaching areas), a number of floors are not accessible for wheelchair users, namely floors E2 and E3. In addition, meeting room B3.01 is not accessible for wheelchairs.

In the Franz-Palm lecture hall, only the upper gallery is suitable for the disabled audience. Wheelchair users who give presentations here can use the Kruithuis entrance via the entrance with help of an attendant and through the elevating platform; the presentation area of ​​the room can be reached.

Toilets

A wheelchair accessible toilet is available in building zone E0 and zone A-1. Please follow the signage.

Evacuation

In case of emergency, the elevators are disabled. If you need help to flee via the stairs, help is available: our emergency response officers (company emergency responders) will help you to leave the building via the stairwell with a so-called EVAC chair.

What to do when the fire alarm goes off:

• Go to the nearest stairwell that leads to an emergency exit.
• Tell others that you need help so that they can notify the emergency response organization.
• If there is a telephone in your flight area, call 1333; otherwise, call +31 (0) 43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform the central service of your location. Also, provide your mobile telephone number so that communication with the emergency response organization is possible.
• Remain in the escape area of ​​the stairwell until the evacuation team arrives and, if necessary, contact 1333 again.

Access to building

The building is not accessible for people with a physical disability (ground floor only with a normal door: ask for assistance).

Parking lots

There are parking spaces on the side of the building (see location Ts53). These are only accessible by means of the UM card if permission has been granted by the building manager.

Elevators and stairs

There are no elevators. The stairwell is equipped with an armrest.

Rooms not accessible with wheelchair

The areas on the first and second floor are not accessible with a wheelchair.

Toilets

There are no wheelchair-accessible toilets in the building. For this, it is necessary to move to the Ts53 building.

Evacuation

What to do when the fire alarm goes off:

• Exit through the door (assistance may be required).
• If there is a telephone in your flight area, call 1333; otherwise, call +31 (0) 43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform the central service of your location. The emergency response organization is then alerted.

Access to building

The building is difficult to access for people with a physical disability (only at the back of the building on the ground floor with a double door: ask for assistance).

Parking lots

Parking spaces are available at location Ts53. These are only accessible by means of the UM card if permission has been granted by the building manager. The rear entrance of the Ts49 building is easily accessible via the parking lot.

Elevators and stairs

There are no elevators. The stairwell is equipped with an armrest.

Rooms not accessible with wheelchair

Except for the areas on the ground floor, areas in this building are not accessible with a wheelchair.

Toilets

There are no wheelchair accessible toilets in the building. For this, it is necessary to move to the Ts53 building.

Evacuation

What to do when the fire alarm goes off:

• Exit through the back door (assistance may be required).
• If there is a telephone in your flight area, call 1333; otherwise, call +31 (0) 43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform the central service of your location. The emergency response organization is then alerted.

Access to building

The property is partially accessible for disabled people through a normal door: ask for assistance.

Parking lots

Parking spaces are available at location Ts53. These are only accessible by means of the UM card if the building manager has granted permission. The entrance to the Ts49a building is easily accessible via the parking lot.

Elevators and stairs

Since there is only one floor (ground floor), there are no elevators or stairs. Only the entrance to the BEElab has a few steps.

Rooms not accessible with wheelchair

Only areas of the BEElab (0.001 to 0.004) are not accessible with a wheelchair.

Toilets

There are no wheelchair accessible toilets in the building. For this, it is necessary to move to the Ts53 building.

Evacuation

What to do when the fire alarm goes off:

• Exit through the door (assistance may be required).
• If there is a telephone in your flight area, call 1333; otherwise, call +31 (0) 43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform the central service of your location. The emergency response organization is then alerted.

Access to building

The building is relatively easily accessible for people with a physical disability through the disabled (middle) entrance in building part F (ground floor level). This is only accessible by means of the UM card if the building manager has granted permission. The entrance door opens automatically. The elevator is to the right of the middle entrance of F0. For building parts C-1, D, and I: take the elevator to C-1, here is also the reception. Building parts D and I can be reached via other elevators on the C-1 level.

In addition to the middle disabled entrance to building part F (0), there are also two disabled entrances on F (0) on the right and left that give access to the teaching areas in these building parts.

Parking lots

There are parking spaces on the side of the building. These are only accessible by means of the UM card if the building manager has granted permission.

Elevators and stairs

There are 3 elevators and all stairwells are equipped with an armrest. All elevators are accessible from the main entrance in building C-1. The elevator in the centrally located building section C-1 (at the main entrance) goes from floor -1 (entrance) to floor 1 (of building section F). The elevator in building part D goes from floor -1 to floor 2. The elevator in building part I goes from floor -1 to floor 2.

Rooms not accessible with wheelchair

Rooms D2.008 to D2.018, F2.004 to F2.029 and I2.008 to I2.018 are not accessible for wheelchair users.

Toilets

A wheelchair-accessible toilet is available in building C-1 (room C-1.001) (near the main entrance), D0.003, F0.016, F0.031 and I0.004. Please follow the signage.

Evacuation

In an emergency, the elevators are disabled. If you need help to flee via the stairs, help is available: our emergency response officers (company emergency responders) will help you to leave the building via the stairwell with a so-called EVAC chair or EVAC mattress.

What to do when the fire alarm goes off:

• Go to the nearest stairwell leading to an emergency exit.
• Tell others that you need help so that they can notify the emergency response organization.
• If there is a telephone in your flight area, call 1333; otherwise, call +31 (0) 43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform the central service of your location. Please also provide your mobile phone number so that communication with the emergency response organization is possible.
• Remain in the escape area of ​​the stairwell until the evacuation team arrives and, if necessary, contact 1333 again.