PhD conferral Joana Alves da Silva

  • PhD Defence

"MiR-199b and the hypertrophic heart: A journey across species"

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PhD conferral Christoph Kuppe

  • PhD Defence

"Unlocking the Complexities of Human Kidney and Heart Disease: An Integrative Single Cell and Spatial Analysis"

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PhD conferral Jalal Dahham

  • PhD Defence

"Economic burden of multiple sclerosis in low- and middle-income countries: A case study from Lebanon"

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PhD conferral Danielle Ferreira Baptista

  • PhD Defence

"Breathing life into in vitro models: Exploring the respiratory landscape of bioinspired culture substrates for pulmonary research"

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PhD conferral Anna Maria Czepiel

  • PhD Defence

"Assessing real-world music listening in concerts: Aesthetic experiences and peripheral physiological responses"
 

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Earthquake Morocco

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As a UM community, we are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco.

Aardbeving Marokko

Collaboration Maastricht & Radboud: ambitions are taking shape

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This spring saw the publication of the ambition document 2023 – 2027 regarding the collaboration between Maastricht University and Radbou

Doe iets wat ertoe doet

Maastricht University and Radboud University are to increase cooperation in education and research. Aim of the collaboration: to join forces to maximise the academic and social impact in the South-East region of the Netherlands.

Ambition document

Maastricht University and Radboud University have worked out the ambitions for their collaboration. The ambition document 2023-2027 sets out the focus for the next few years and explains how the collaboration will be facilitated. What are the plans, in a nutshell?

Read more about the new collaboration

Annual Plan 2024

Based on the goals named in the ambition document of Maastricht University and Radboud University, or for projects where a clear foundation has already been laid, we determined actions. We share these in the 2024 annual plan. What are we working towards and when will this be a success? 

Who are the members of the steering committee?

The collaboration between Radboud University and Maastricht University is being accompanied by a steering committee. Its members are:

News

Tailored brain stimulation: neuroscientists in Maastricht and Nijmegen join forces

Take all the knowledge and technology about the brain and brain stimulation from Maastricht University and Radboud Uni

Brain scan

Projects with Radboud University: Focus on themes starting in 2025

The collaboration between Radboud University and Maastricht University will become more thematic from 2025 onwards.

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Universities in Southeast Netherlands find connection in heritage

'Connected by Heritage', a project in which Radboud University and Maastricht University are working together, is intende

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Teacher's Day: education and educational innovation at UM in the spotlights

Teacher's Day is a special occasion to express appreciation for teachers and educational staff.

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More teachers in Limburg: joint Maastricht-Radboud teacher training programme expands options

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Two years ago, Maastricht University and Radboud University launched a joint offer to get more first-degree teachers into the classroom i

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PhD Conferral Carmine Paolo de Salvo

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"Agricultural Policies and Agricultura; Performances in Latin America and the Caribbean."

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Maastricht University opened the 2023/24 academic year in the Theater aan het Vrijthof on Monday 4 September. It was a festive day full of inspiring speeches, such as that of entrepreneur Yama Saraj. There was a performance by singer-songwriter Aafke Romeijn and guitarist Bram Ieven. The event concluded with the presentation of the Edmond Hustinx Prize, the UM Student Award and the Impact Award. 

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  View a slideshow of photos from the event
  Watch all the videos
  Look back at this year’s award ceremonies

 

OAY

Compassion and challenges: flourishing through resilience

Professor Rianne Letschert, President of the Executive Board, opened the event with a speech that tied in seamlessly with the theme of the opening of the academic year, ‘Compassion and challenges: flourishing through resilience’. She emphasised the importance of the wellbeing of students and staff at Maastricht University in an academic world increasingly focused on performance and status.

This year’s keynote speaker was entrepreneur Yama Saraj. He shared his life story, full of setbacks and triumphs. Together with students Rosanne Vosters, Okeeno Hamilton and Natalia Podstawka, he discussed the mental hurdles (young) academics face. Yama gave us important insights that we will work on together in the coming academic year.

“Differences in opinion should not cause polarization in our community but should be shared and respected and will ultimately help to improve the quality of our decisions and policies.”

Rianne Letschert, President UM

We also enjoyed the magical sounds of the musical duo Aafke Romeijn and Bram Ieven, and the jazz band CLS Trio from the Conservatorium Maastricht. After a great award ceremony with delighted winners, we toasted to the opening of the academic year 2023/24.

“Being vulnerable is not the same as being fragile. There's a difference between acknowledging your struggles and letting them define you.”

Yama Saraj, keynote speaker

Relive the Opening of the Academic Year 2023/24

We’ve collected the best photos below. 

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Photos: Philip Driessen

Video of the Opening Academic Year 2023/24

 Watch all the OAY videos here. From the speeches to the winners: get inspired (again)!

All the winners

Three important prizes were awarded during the opening of the academic year 2023/24. Rector Magnificus Professor Pamela Habibović had the honour of announcing the winners.

Impact Award

The Impact Prize is awarded annually to the PhD student whose research has had the greatest impact on society. This year, it was Study Smart by PhD candidate Felicitas Biwer. Study Smart is an online platform that provides training and insight into effective study methods. In collaboration with EDLAB, the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences and representatives from other faculties, Felicitas has developed the platform that 3,000 students already use.

Impact Prize 2023

UM Student Award

Every year, the UM Student Award is awarded to students who, in addition to their studies, have made exceptional social or cultural contributions. This year, the prize went to the DIAS (Diversity, Inclusivity, Accessibility and Sustainability) project group of students Maaike van Uum, Helena Sanvicente, Serena Boukelmoun and Anna-Maria Lipolit. 

As part of their ‘Are you okay’ campaign, DIAS created stickers with a QR code linking to an interactive infographic, listing available emergency services and contact details.

 

Student Prize 2023

Edmond Hustinx Prize

This year’s Edmond Hustinx Prize was awarded to Natasha Mason, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychopharmacology and Neuropsychology. For the past nine years, she has been investigating the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic drugs and cannabis. The Edmond Hustinx Prize is awarded annually by the Edmond Hustinx Foundation to highlight the impact of science in South Limburg.

Hustinx Prize 2023