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… the EU Treaties, since ‘several of the Conference proposals require amendments to the Treaties’. The different proposals made by the Conference indeed raise questions of constitutional, institutional, substantive and administrative EU law: In how far can a given proposal put forward by the Conference, be realized under the current Treaty framework? How can the political aspirations of the EU citizens (as expressed in specific proposals adopted by the Conference) be legally best realized? If a Treaty amendment is necessary or useful to realize the political aspirations of the citizens, how should this … citizens’ proposals? Then apply for the MCEL master thesis project! Advantages of writing your thesis in the framework of the MCEL thesis project: You will write your own thesis but be part of an inspiring research community and work closely together with other fellow students as well as MCEL staff. You will meet and get supervision of MCEL’s experts and access to additional lectures. You will also become an MCEL student member and be welcome at MCEL’s monthly research seminars. Moreover, you will …

… Project Description Evaluating the effects of macroeconomic policies is one the most important, but also most challenging, elements in empirical economic research. One difficulty arises from the fact that many policies are endogenous, as they are typically implemented in response to macroeconomic conditions. Accounting for this endogeneity requires a joint dynamic modelling approach of the economy and the policy which disentangles endogenous responses to economic conditions from exogenous changes that can be used to evaluate policy effects [1]. A second complication in modeling the dynamic causal effect of a policy intervention, is to properly account for anticipation effects (ref 2). Economic agents form expectations of future policy changes and … causal effects of economic policies. Good to know The project takes place on the interface between econometrics (causal inference, dynamic modelling), macroeconomics (policy evaluation) and machine learning (natural language processing), which aligns with the research expertise of the three supervisors (Smeekes: econometrics, Lieb: macro, Almeida: NLP). This project is a continuation of an existing research project of the supervisors, which among others has delivered a paper where the news content, …

… Maastricht University to launch executive master in cultural leadership in partnership with Royal Academy of Arts in London In March 2018, Maastricht University (UM) launches an Executive Master in Cultural Leadership, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The first intake of participants in October 2018 coincides with the Royal Academy’s 250th Anniversary year. The programme offers a full range of opportunities in the art world and creative sectors. It is aimed at those who are looking to develop their business and leadership skills, as well as those who want to enrich their understanding of how culture and creativity can inform and rejuvenate their practice. New generation of leaders This Executive Master programme is designed to foster a new generation of leaders who want to bring a deep understanding of culture and creativity into their industries and …

… PLAN for PhD CANDIDATES (TSP) Instructions for filling in this form: · This form may be completed in handwriting or (preferably) digitally. · According to the UM regulation on Doctoral Degrees, the PhD candidate should have completed the TSP within 12 weeks after the official starting date. The PhD candidate sends the completed and signed form (preferably digital) to the School's administrative office; the administrative office forwards a digital version to HRM. 1. General information Name … is expected to complete the equivalent of 20 to 35 ECTS (European Credit Transfer system) points. Educational guidelines for PhD candidates may be determined by each research school. By signing the TSP, the PhD candidate and supervisor declare that they are familiar with and will adhere to the research school's educational guidelines. Completed educational activities should be registered each year and the personal education plan updated accordingly. What specific knowledge and skills needed for … master, etc) or externally Course name Program or institution & location Dates Workload 3.3.c Other educational activities The PhD candidate’s training also includes the possibility to prepare for and attend conferences, symposia, lectures, workshops, seminars, etc. These include scientific activities organized by the research school or group. However, it is important that the PhD candidate also attends and presents his/her research at national and/or international scientific meetings. …

… there is always a risk of release of a GMO. The definitions for an incident, accident, and emergency are specified below. Definitions Incident An unexpected, unscheduled, and undesirable event that involves an elevated risk of the release of GMOs within the GMO workspace. The event carries a risk of employee contamination but without negative consequences for health. For example: A GMO spillage on the workbench or on the floor that is larger than what can be cleaned with a tissue. Accident An unexpected, unscheduled, and undesirable event that leads to employee or third-party injury, wound, or contamination with potentially pathogenic microorganisms, which could have a negative consequence for the …

… CALL for CONTRIBUTIONS for Regenerate! a two-day workshop on the eco-systemic turn in material research and heritage practices Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March 2025 Maastricht, the Netherlands In this special edition of the annual MACCH symposium we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maastricht Centre … we create and how we preserve for the future. And this has implications for the types of materials that we use, for our (varying) understandings of the concept of materiality, and for the position of material research in the arts and heritage fields. With this two-day event we invite researchers and practitioners to examine new practices, models, and imaginaries of material research in the creation and conservation of art and heritage. Regenerate! brings together creative use of new or old … developments in the preservation and conservation of arts and heritage. Together we seek to create a space for debate and experimentation that examines – and contributes to – the ecosystemic turn in material research and heritage practices. How can materials advance new understandings of conservation in relation to circularity, repair, and regeneration? Which new forms of (co-)creation, (co-)ownership, business models, legal and policy frameworks, are emerging from shifts in material research …

… much greater environmental costs than their own operations. Supply chain impacts account for more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity and geological resources. By working closely with their suppliers, consumer companies can lessen their environmental impact, and position themselves for strong growth. In this project, PhD candidate will conduct research on designing and examining effective collaborative mechanisms between a focal company and its suppliers to reduce carbon emissions. PhD students will: (1) Examine supply chain practices coping with carbon emissions issues in international companies, such as Philips. (2) Investigate the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) data shared by companies. (3) Synthesize the related literature on supply chain sustainability and propose novel research …

… Scientific Director of the MaCSBio Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology (MaCSBio, and CARIM School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands). Introduction: Blood contains a range of white blood cell types, each with a unique molecular profile. This composition can be derived from epigenetic measurements from blood. The mixture of these cell types are indicative of immune responses in various parts of the body and could therefore pinpoint underlying disease mechanisms as well as have prognostic value for a … and Objectives: Hypothesis: Cell type composition differs between cardiometabolic disease subtypes and can be used for early detection, mechanistic understanding and prognosis. Objectives: (i) to identify cell type compositions that are associated with tissue-specific differences in individuals at various stages of cardiometabolic disease; (ii) to construct with the identified markers an early detection risk prediction model. Setting and Methods: The Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology …

… GPA is a 3.0 (B) or equivalent. UCM is a full English taught program; we therefore ask that all students: *are native English or, *are currently enrolled in an English taught program or, *have conducted one of the following English proficiency tests with following minimum results: IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 TOEFL: internet-based, overall minimum score of 90 Cambridge: CPE with a minimum score of C, or CAE with a minimum score of B http://www.ielts.org/ http://www.ets.org/toefl … Computer Sciences Political Science Arts and Literature Biomedical Sciences International Relations Philosophy Biology Public Policy Biochemistry International Law Cognitive Sciences and Neurosciences Psychology Statistics Academic Advising Students can choose the course they are interested in, however there are a few things to keep in mind: Most courses have prerequisites – we will look at the student’s latest transcripts to see which courses or combinations of courses fulfil the requirements and thus will make the …