Learning to stay calm in life-threatening situations

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Can neurofeedback help police recruits become more psychologically resilient?

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Student guidance at Maastricht University: Emma Schroeder reflects on her Applied Research & Internship Project (ARI) at EDLAB

Emma Schroeder, a second-year student at University College Maastricht, is nearing the end of her six-month Applied Research &

Emma Schroeder at EDLAB

More than another ‘to-do’: how the UTQ helped me rethink my teaching

At Maastricht University, the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) is a professional development programme designed to strengthen teac

Elian Sieben speech during UTQ ceremony

June is the month of AI in education: Join us for AI activities in Maastricht, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Utrecht, or anywhere!

For several years in a row, institutions and organisations have dedicated the month of June to exploring the possibilities and impa

Month of AI in education

UM Education Research Day builds community and connects research with practice

More than 60 UM staff participated in the first UM Education Research Day, hosted by EDLAB.

EDLAB Education Research Day 2025

Carolin Sehlbach’s research examines feedback as a tool for growth in education

“I hope to show people how to view evaluations not as a tick-box exercise, but as an opportunity for meaningful reflection and growth,” s

Cards Against Pedagogy game

There are no professional development activities planned at EDLAB during the summer break. If you would like to work on your professionalisation in your own time and space, we invite you to check out the two following options:

Shared courses and workshops beyond UM

Are you eager to hear more about the latest educational developments and learn from colleagues from other universities?  Then, this is your chance to be part of a national collaboration specifically designed to bring you together with a diverse community of teaching staff from different institutions.

From 15 March 2024, university teaching staff will have even greater opportunities to learn and develop by participating in a national initiative created by six Dutch universities. From Rotterdam to Maastricht, Amsterdam to Groningen: face-to-face meetings, online courses, webinars and hybrid activities will be offered at various locations, dates and times in 2024.

This allows educators to delve deeper into relevant topics such as innovative technologies, diversity and inclusivity, assessment, and sustainable development goals. These six institutions enable teaching staff to choose from a rich and diverse offering that aligns with their own development needs and professional interests without being bound to a fixed location.

Announcing the 12 Education Innovation Grant winners of 2024!

EDLAB is pleased to announce the 12 new education innovation projects that have received an EDLAB education grant for 2024.

Education Grants Winners announced

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Canvas Proficiency Course: Quizzes

  • staff training

This CPD course is designed to equip lecturers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively use Canvas Quizzes for continuous assessment and student self-assessment purposes. 

Canvas quizzes

Canvas Proficiency Course: Collaboration and Feedback

  • staff training

During this workshop, you will learn to use Canvas to support student collaboration and discussion, organise tutor and peer feedback, and implement and assess various types of assignments. 

Canvas colloboration and feedback

Bachelor Student Prize Winner | 48th Dies Natalis

 Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience | Bachelor Psychology

"Maintaining Brain Health: The Impact of Physical Activity and Fitness on the Aging Brain - A UK Biobank Study"


Hanna's elevator pitch
"This thesis investigated the protective effect of physical activity and physical fitness in the BrainAGE biomarker using 43.000 participants from the UK Biobank. BrainAGE was computed using machine learning on structural neuroimaging data. Accelerometer-measured physical activity, but not self-reported activity was related to a decreased BrainAGE, which indicates a “younger-appearing” brain. For every added hour of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, BrainAGE decreased by 1 month. Fitness, measured in hand grip strength, resting heart rate, blood pressure, and BMI, also showed a protective effect on BrainAGE. Further, improvements in fitness mediated the effect of physical activity on the brain. "

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Hanna Hoogen

Congratulations Hanna

In this video Hanna is addressed briefly by the immediate supervisor.