Invitation Book Presentation: The Meuse in Limburg. A historical river landscape in motion.
Editors: Pieter Caljé and Nico Randeraad
Invitation Book Presentation: The Meuse in Limburg. A Historical River Landscape in Motion.

€ 8,225 for the Equity and Inclusion Programme
For the second year in a row, the UM Star Lectures proudly supported the Equity and Inclusion Programme of the University Fund Limburg. With an entrance fee of € 10 and the option to contribute more, alumni showed incredible generosity, raising a total of € 8,225. This amount is enough to fully fund a bachelor’s degree for one student, covering the € 7,500 tuition fee and contributing to additional support for other initiatives. Every euro donated will go directly toward scholarships for underprivileged students and programmes that promote equality at UM.
The Equity and Inclusion Programme focuses on providing financial support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and access higher education without financial barriers. The programme also funds projects aimed at creating a more inclusive and equitable environment at the university.
In the picture: UM Star Lectures 2025
Alumni gathered in 12 different cities to learn and network, each with a beautiful venue and engaging professor and theme. Curious about how the Star Lectures looked in other cities? Or want to reminisce and see if you appear in any photos? Check out all of the pictures of the event in our UMSL 2025 Photo Album and watch the recap video shot in Maastricht.
See you all next time!
The UM Star Lectures remain a highlight of our alumni calendar, and this year’s success reaffirms the importance of staying connected through shared knowledge and experiences. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our professors, alumni, and organisers who made this event possible. We look forward to seeing you again at the next edition of the UM Star Lectures in 2026!
Upcoming alumni events
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New blog on open science within our research institute, kicked off by Assistant Professor Egon Willighagen

Doing business by meeting societal needs
Abel Diaz Gonzalez on the challenges social entrepreneurs face, how he contributes to a supportive ecosystem f

Workshop: AI in your educational toolbox: supporting teachers and student learning
- staff training
This workshop provides an engaging and practical introduction to implementing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI in education, specifically ChatGPT.
