Nearly everyone has something going on. That realisation set medical student Lily Hilt (22) in motion in early 2023. When she saw a call-out from Door Het Geluid, she jumped at the chance. Before she knew it, she’d become a key ambassador for mental health in her own student city.
University Fund Limburg: Supporting bear-illiant student initiatives for years
For 50 years, the university has been known for its practice-oriented learning method (Problem-Based Learning) and its strong social engagement. Students who set up initiatives that reflect these core values naturally make the university proud. They can also count on support.
Lawsuits for love
Roger Cox has sent shockwaves through boardrooms, from the Dutch state to Shell and later ING. On Friday 23 January 2026, during Maastricht University’s Dies Natalis, he received an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Law for his pioneering work in climate jurisprudence.
Interested in exploring Extended Reality in education with UM colleagues? Join the UM XR community
Across UM, colleagues are experimenting with a range of approaches, including extended reality (XR), to explore how particular learning goals might be supported in new ways.
University Centres for Teaching & Learning strengthen national collaboration
On 19 March, colleagues from university Centres for Teaching & Learning (CTLs) met at Radboud University for a thematic day focused on strengthening collaboration and clarifying shared priorities.
Diana Van Elssen joins EDLAB as Communications & Event Support Officer
Diana Van Elssen has recently started at EDLAB in the role of Communications & Event Support Officer.
As UM SPORTS member, you get a discount at LTV Heugem.
All UM SPORTS members with a 'Sports or All-in-one' membership (so not a Gym membership) at least valid until 31 August 2026 receive an additional 5% discount on a membership on top of the standard 20% student discount. So, you can become a member with a 25% discount.
Click on this link to register: Sign up here and become a member of LTV Heugem, tennis club in Maastricht.
To make use of the 25% discount via UM SPORTS, you must send a screenshot of your membership (in MyUSC) to contact@ltv-heugem.nl when registering.
For more information, you can contact LTV Heugem by email.