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Plasma reactors produce greener hydrogen

In the plasma laboratory at Maastricht University, Gerard van Rooij and his colleagues are working on a special technology.
plasmareactor in laboratorium straal geel licht uit

Maastricht to host world’s leading Network Science Conference: NetSci 2025

In a significant cross-border collaboration, Maastricht University is excited to announce that NetSci 2025, the flagship international conference of the Network Science Society, will be held at MECC Maastricht from June 2nd to June 6th, 2025.
NETSCI 2025

Discovering Maastricht University: Open Day recap

The autumn edition of our Bachelor's Open Day saw 3322 prospective students exploring Maastricht University. That’s nine percent more than last year. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the success of the event.
Bachelor's Open Day, 12 October 2024

Obesity: Look beyond body weight

Professor Goossens focuses his research on biological factors that contribute to the occurrence and maintenance of obesity and related cardiometabolic health problems, as well as interventions to improve overall health in overweight and obese people.
Gijs Goossens Science story cropped

Magical Moons transform children into healthier citizens

Healthy school lunches in primary schools ensure that children consume more vegetables, both at school and at home. Deloitte has utilised Ilse van Lier's findings to demonstrate that school lunches lead to healthier adults.
kids coocking in the Kokkerelli kids kitchen

Sid Penders - a learning network of childcare organisations

Sid Penders is helping childcare organisations across Zuid-Limburg to implement healthy practices. As a Health Sciences/Global Health alumnus and PhD candidate, Sid monitors and evaluates a learning network of childcare organisations.
Sid Penders

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Discover our information events for prospective students.

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The Sense of an Ending Critical International Law Lecture

24 Oct
A Storm Foretold Studium Generale | Film & Talk

29 Oct

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.
dies natalis

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.
Opening Academic Year 2024

Master's Open Day

Join us on 9 November 2024 for our Master's Open Day and we'll help you choose a study that's right for you.
Master's Open Day 9 November 2024