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… Call for proposals Historians’ Days 2024 Albert Einstein famously said: ‘The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking’. The multiple crises of today’s society arguably demand that we change our business as usual and therefore also rethink how we do history. How do we research, write and teach the past? And who does this history? In 2024 … up community knowledge and, as such, move into the zone where fact, fiction and fantasy are not so far apart. Undisciplined History, or history in dialogue with other disciplines, is a fitting label for the research and education at the UM and the OU. They pride themselves in having a long history of doing interdisciplinary teaching and research. This edition’s theme therefore is an open invitation to all active as researchers, teachers, or exhibition makers—regardless of their ‘discipline’. It … of five speakers (including the moderator) and sufficient opportunity for debate with the participants after the presentations. Duration: one and a half hours. 2. The undisciplined format While we embrace the traditional conference formats (panel, workshop, etc.) we also explicitly invite unconferencing contributions. These may also entail presenting or sharing knowledge in a different format – walks, dates, sprints, film screenings, musical performances etc. These undisciplined sessions are …

… Among the areas of activity, which were discussed during the session was risk assessment for setting of policies; especially as in some policy fields where risk is imminent and there is often need of urgent action. It is imperative to cooperate with international actors, to avoid catastrophic results of the divergent language in the implementation of policy by EU and non-EU national and international bodies (as with the Zika outbreak). As standards and approaches in assessment of risk are … functional externalization of the mandate, which may occur in the absence of a specific framework. In addition, third states or parties may have an observer position in the agencies as well, connected to an existent Union cooperation instruments with candidate countries or via the European Neighborhood Policy, yet without a reported impact. 3 Agencies form strong substantive and procedural connections with epistemic communities Many agencies are not in the decision-making realm, but rather supply … a common interest, purpose and spirit – thus the international collaboration. In some fields, the Commission generates a risk- management networks. Alike, international organizations also run international information exchange networks, however then they are the ones which set the standards of the type of information that enters in the networks. However, agencies cooperation via networks generates information, which also ‘feeds’ into policy and legislative acts at EU level. 4 More tensions emerge …

… having crossed the bridge, take the right lane to go to the right to the Hubertuslaan. Then take a sharp left to go through the barriers to Tapijn. The gate has to be opened by our Secretariat, therefore please call 043-3884150 once you arrive. You can park your car on the left and right side of the gate. EDLAB is situated in building X (next to the donkeys), on the 1st floor. The Secretariat is in room 1.002. …

… innovative solutions to relevant problems from partners across Europe, Maastricht University is promoting a European staff mobility programme. Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Coordinator Tamara Aroustamova explains how a couple of days at a partner university can change perspectives and motivate people – and why you should also give it a go. Read more https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/um%E2%80%99s-erasmus-staff-mobility-policy-2023-2026 Concern over education minister's plans to limit international … student numbers, raising serious concerns for Maastricht University and the Limburg region. Maastricht University (UM) warns that rigid policies could lead to a significant economic decline in Limburg and harm the region’s educational system. Together with regional partners, UM will advocate for tailored solutions that recognise the importance of international talent to the local economy and education. Read more … global talent This year, three international master’s students have been awarded the UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship, reflecting growing interest in the programme. The scholarship connects students to the Brightlands innovation campuses, where they conduct research in areas like Artificial Intelligence and Biomedical Sciences, contributing to sustainability, health and digitalisation. UM aims to foster talent and retain skilled graduates in the region, supporting both academic and …

… train the next generation of public health and healthcare researchers, providing opportunities for students and early-career researchers to develop the expertise necessary to conduct impactful research. We aim to build partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organisations, to ensure that our research is relevant and applicable to the needs of society. CAPHRI research concerns the broad range of multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary (applied) research and health science methodological research with a strong emphasis on improving health for individuals and populations, across all health care settings, and in society. CAPHRI works towards a ‘healthy society for everyone’ through developing and investigating innovative solutions for care and … Human Resource policy, Open Science, and Summary Academic Culture. We also realise that there is always room for improvement. Based on the SWOT analysis and three strategic meetings, we jointly identified possible areas for improvement, which can be summarized as follows: • CAPHRI aims to align its research with the needs of citizens (local to global), thus contributing to the vitality of the citizens, and the reduction of inequality in health with a focused approach to prevention and …

… train the next generation of public health and healthcare researchers, providing opportunities for students and early-career researchers to develop the expertise necessary to conduct impactful research. We aim to build partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organisations, to ensure that our research is relevant and applicable to the needs of society. CAPHRI research concerns the broad range of multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary (applied) research and health science methodological research with a strong emphasis on improving health for individuals and populations, across all health care settings, and in society. CAPHRI works towards a ‘healthy society for everyone’ through developing and investigating innovative solutions for care and … Human Resource policy, Open Science, and Summary Academic Culture. We also realise that there is always room for improvement. Based on the SWOT analysis and three strategic meetings, we jointly identified possible areas for improvement, which can be summarized as follows: • CAPHRI aims to align its research with the needs of citizens (local to global), thus contributing to the vitality of the citizens, and the reduction of inequality in health with a focused approach to prevention and …

… Lunch in the tent behind the faculty building Information Market UM Sports Students Representatives UNSA - United Nations Student Association ECA – European Careers Association At the end of lunchtime, meet your group in the tent at the standing table with corresponding group number. 13.00 Group 1-3-4-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21 First Mentor Meeting Group 2-5-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22 Campus tour 14.30 Groups 1 to 13 Are you okay? Lecture in the “Turnzaal” Groups 14 to 22 Are you okay? Lecture in Room 1.02 … Second Mentor Meeting 10.30 Welcome to FASoS Presentations in the “Turnzaal’’ My Maastricht SoFASoS Student Representatives Sustainability at UM 11.00 Group 2-5-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22 Second Mentor Meeting 12.30 End of day 2 16.00 Yoga Workshop in FASoS Garden (not mandatory) Bring your own yoga mat if possible Introduction day 2: Please enter via the main entrance at Grote Gracht 80-82. Entrance is located 20 meters down the street from the main entrance of Grote Gracht 90-92 Introduction Days BA European Studies Wednesday 30 August & Thursday 31 August 2023 Schedule Mentor Meetings You can find the information for the PBL Assignment on the introduction webpage We hope you enjoyed your introduction so far. Please fill in the evaluation form at the end of your introduction  Group number Mentor Wednesday 30 August Thursday 31 August 1 …

… in the tent behind the faculty building Information Market Students Representatives UNSA - United Nations Student Association ECA – European Careers Association #Posifiets At the end of lunchtime, meet your group in the tent at the standing table with corresponding group number. 13.00 Group 1-14 First Mentor Meeting Group 15-22 Campus tour 15.00 Group 1-14 Campus tour Group 15-22 First Mentor Meeting Check out the schedule on the other side of this page, for the timetable and location per group. 17.00 End of day 1 17.00 Yoga Workshop in FASoS Garden (not mandatory) Bring your own yoga mat if possible ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Day 2 – Thursday 29 August 2024 09.00 Group 1, 3-15 Second Mentor Meeting 10.30 … in the “Turnzaal” Groups 14-22 Are you okay? Lecture in Room 1.018 GG76s 12.00 Group 2, 16-22 Second Mentor Meeting 12.30 End of day 2 Introduction Days BA European Studies Wednesday 28 August & Thursday 29 August 2024 Schedule Mentor Meetings You can find the information for the PBL Assignment on the introduction webpage We hope you enjoyed your introduction so far. Please fill in the evaluation form at the end of your introduction  Group number Mentor Wednesday 28 August Thursday 29 August 1 …

… Introduction of new laboratory staff Version 1.0 08/2024  info-hsb@maastrichtuniversity.nl page 1/3 Introduction of new laboratory staff Introduction New employees (including students, trainees) who are going to work within a laboratory of FHML/FPN should be instructed on safe working and overall safety within a laboratory area before they can start working in laboratories. This instruction should take place by the Armico of the department, the chemicals manager, the ABV (Departmental Biological Safety Expert) and, if applicable, the researcher for whom the employee performs specific …

… Course Great Books and Debates MGT3002 6 grade Minor Great Thinkers: Leading Paradigms of Western Culture The minor ‘Great Thinkers’ is an interdisciplinary programme that focuses on the roots of Western culture. The courses will familiarise you with turning points in the history of Western Ideas, such as the birth of rational thinking, the invention of individuality, the political plea of the separation of powers, and the notion of the so-called unconscious. You will study the world views of … who are looking for an intellectually challenging programme and are willing to invest in their Bildung. The minor will enable you * to gain insight into the fundamental characteristics of Western culture by studying the views of important thinkers within their social and historical context; * to train yourself in critical thinking and analytic skills; * to reflect upon the underlying philosophical assumptions of the discipline(s) you are studying at your own faculty; * to reflect upon the Western canon and its supposed superiority. Course 1: The Birth of Reason The first course will take you on a journey of discovery from Antiquity to early Modernity. You will study and contextualize the amazing world views of leading thinkers of Antiquity (the …