Obese people run a higher risk of developing pneumonia, according to a PhD study conducted by Niki Ubags of Maastricht UMC+.

Attacks Brussels
- UM news
The Executive Board of Maastricht University is deeply shocked by the attacks in Brussels.

ITEM and CBS sign covenant
- UM news
On 16 March 2016 ITEM and CBS have signed a covenant to strengthen the mutual cooperation between them.

New ‘FAIR’ Principles herald more open, transparent, and reusable scientific data
- UM news
On March 15 2016, the FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship were formally published in the Nature Publis

Anita Jansen new dean of FPN
The Executive Board has appointed Anita Jansen as the new dean of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, effective as of 1 June 2016

Successful Bachelor's Open Day
- UM news
Last Saturday, 12 March, almost 2,100 high school students – many accompanied by their parents – attended the Bachelor's Open Day at Maas

French institute MOT visits ITEM
- UM news
The French institute that is involved with border issues in France and its border regions, Mission Opérationelle Transfrontalière /

Link between air pollution and low birth weight in twins
- UM news
- UM in the press
Doctoral research conducted by Esmée Bijnens (Hasselt University/Maastricht University) found that the more exposure to air pollution dur

Students invite ambassadors of Israel & Palestina to Maastricht for discussion about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- UM news
The Ambassador Lecture Series, in collaboration with the United Nations Student Association (UNSA) Maastricht and the European Law Studen

Royal distinction for Professor Jaap Spier
- UM news
On Friday 4 March, Professor Jaap Spier was awarded with the distinction of Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion by Mayor Penn-te Strake
