Introducing Celine van Bergen, a new PhD candidate at SHE, who coordinates the DIOBA project.
Launch of our fully revised Certificate Courses
We are excited to announce the launch of our fully revised Certificate Courses in Health Professions Education, starting Au
Book contribution by Anna Beckers
Anna Beckers contributed a chapter titled "From Corporate Personality to Corporate Governance: The Transformation of International Human
A New Place for Jurisprudence: Launching the Maastricht Centre of Law & Jurisprudence
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The Maastricht Centre for Law & Jurisprudence (MCLJ), a new research institute created at the Maastricht Law Faculty in spring 2024, held its launching event on 23 January 2025. The MCLJ brings together, facilitates, and supports research in jurisprudence – widely conceived. Research conducted at the Centre is multidisciplinary with a focus on philosophy of law, legal history, and legal theory.
Social sustainability and building a community is also an important building block of a greener future. We brought an interesting interview with Students Fight Cancer, to learn more about their impact and practices.
In just five years, Students Fight Cancer Maastricht (SFC) has grown into a powerful student-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer research. The organization works closely with Cancer Research Fund Limburg, supporting eight to nine research projects at the local hospital. Every year, SFC mobilizes students and the Maastricht community through fundraising events, culminating in their biggest initiative: the annual SFC Run.
Maarten van Roode, SFC’s acquisition manager, is responsible for securing sponsors and prizes for various events. “We work together with cancer research and a local fund, directly supporting researchers and the community. The money we raise today could even help future students who go into cancer research themselves,” he explains.
The SFC Run is their flagship event, attracting an increasing number of participants each year. Last year, the organization reached an incredible €200,000, a milestone that highlights their rapid growth and impact. “Every year has been a milestone.”
Beyond the run, SFC organizes various initiatives, including collection weeks where students go door-to-door to raise funds, bottle collection programs at Maastricht University, and sustainable practices during events, such as waste separation and healthier food options.
For Maarten, success is measured in more than just money. “The awareness we’ve built is also a huge achievement. People recognize our work, whether they’re students, faculty, or members of the local community. The more people who know about us, the bigger the impact we can make.
Want to get involved? Follow SFC Maastricht on Instagram!
This month, our community came together to embrace sustainability in two hands on ways, the Lazy Sunday Market and the Repair Workshop. Both events proved that reducing waste isn’t just about buying less, but also about giving old things a second life, whether through swapping, upcycling, or repairing.
At the Lazy Sunday Market last Sunday, over 80 visitors explored a simple urban market type event where vistors could purchase clothes, handmade crochet goods, and even have their teeth shiny with some tooth gems. The swap room downstairs was a huge success, with people exchanging clothes and connecting over fashion, showing that style and sustainability go hand in hand. The energy was high, the music was great, and the stalls just showed to the creativity and eco conscious spirit of our community. If this is something you would be interested in, watch out for our next Thrift Market!
Meanwhile, the Repair Workshop focused on a different but equally important aspect of sustainability: learning to mend what we already own. The workshop hosted by FASOS taught students on how to get expertise guidance to fix their old items instead of throwing it away. From sewing and patching to simple jewellery repairs, the workshop empowered participants with skills that not only save money but also reduce waste. There was also the opportuntit y to learn Kintsugi. Kintsugi is the japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, this way simply taught students on how to turn flaws into unique beauty. This way of fixing our old broken items, just shows us the that these workshops are not just practical but rather something that honours mindful consumption. Next time, when you want to discard something, just think for second on whether you can upcycle it, repair it or even find other ways to dispose it sustainably instead of throwing it away.
Together, these events reinforced the idea that sustainability isn’t just a trend. By swapping, repairing, and supporting local creatives, we’re building a more mindful and waste conscious community. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!
