In the spotlight
More than a student job: five alumni about their unique role in groundbreaking vascular research
Alumni tell about their experiences at MAPEX: a platform that researches aortic aneurysms and allows students to work alongside researchers and clinicians with the same level of responsibility they’ll have later in life.
Moles in your living room: using augmented reality in neurorehabilitation
Melvyn Roerdink is senior researcher at the department Nutrition and Movement Sciences and affiliated with NUTRIM and MHeNs. He researches how augmented reality glasses can be used for patients rehabilitating from non-congenital brain injury.
The future of our food? It's growing in the labs at Brightlands
The agriculture and horticulture of the future require smart innovations, sustainable cultivation methods, and resilient crops. At Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, all of this comes together in Brightlands Next Generation Farming.
Archaeology as a bridge between past and future
Luc Armkreuz has a mission: to make the past accessible and relevant to a broad audience. He is the new Eugène Dubois Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Promenade I in Heerlen preferred location for Maastricht University, further exploration to follow
After careful consideration, Promenade I has emerged as the clear preferred location for the establishment of Maastricht University in Heerlen. In the coming period, the municipality of Heerlen and UM will jointly investigate the feasibility of this step.
Ice cold and crystal clear: Maastricht invention conquers the world
The 1,500th Vitrobot was recently built. This remarkable device helps scientists to better understand diseases such as Alzheimer's and COVID-19. The Vitrobot is now used in hundreds of laboratories worldwide, but its roots lie at the Brightlands Campus.
Video: the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA)
The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) at Maastricht University is one of the largest research institutes in the field of education and labour market studies. ROA focuses both on high-quality academic research and on policy-oriented (contract) research, thereby making a substantial contribution to policy and societal impact. In addition, ROA contributes to the education provided by the School of Business and Economics and serves as a place where young researchers can further develop their skills and careers. In this video, ROA introduces itself.
Agenda
Resilience or Eco Terrorism? Why Visual Framing of Climate Activism Matters
Studio Europa Maastricht
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Dec
Featured events
Dies Natalis
Dies Natalis, Latin for 'birthday,' is one of Maastricht University's annual celebrations. A prominent academic delivers the 'Dies address' and prestigious awards are presented.
Opening Academic Year
The official opening of the academic year at Maastricht University is a festive event held in late August or early September, with a different theme each year.
UM Star Lectures 2025
Bringing the university to our alumni. We’ll send 12 of our professors to 12 different cities across Europe for an evening of lifelong learning, stimulating ideas, and networking.
