In the spotlight
Making ends meet and health: conducting research together with citizens
Latifa Abidi researches the health disparities between different socioeconomic positions, by engaging her target audience actively. In two citizen advisory groups, citizens and scientists work together to reduces the disparities.
“At Brightlands, students are not just learners, they’re contributors”
Mohammad Daud is a UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship student. He sees the scholarship as a catalyst for his academic progress and research. Now, nearing the end of his Master's, he reflects on his time at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in this interview.
Beyond the bang: how Maastricht scientists helped win the Breakthrough Prize
Groundbreaking research at the world’s largest physics experiment, the Large Hadron Collider, has earned the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Among the 17,500 scientists honoured are researchers from UM’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Three projects launched with Booster subsidy
In recent months, three teams of researchers launched a Biotech Booster project. All three teams are working on early discoveries in biotechnology.
We make a healthy society together
Prof. Matty Crone conducts research on health promotion, more specifically on the interaction between health problems and social problems. She studies the interplay between prevention, the neighbourhood, government and care.
Limburg among the world’s smartest regions
Limburg is selected as one of the Smart21 - regions that excel in innovation, knowledge development and sustainability. Therefore Limburg is nominated for the title ‘The Intelligent Community of the Year’.
The Skillslab - a picture essay
The Skillslab offers Medicine students at Maastricht University a modern simulation environment to practice essential clinical and consultation skills. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on training, students can bridge the gap between theory and practice. The Skillslab focuses on preparing them for their future roles as medical professionals by providing a safe space to learn and improve.
Explore the learning process in our picture essay.
Video: Spring Wellbeing Days
Last week, the Spring Wellbeing Days took place. These days are organised by Maastricht University’s Wellbeing Movement. Watch the video to see what this year’s edition looked like.
Agenda
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.
