FHML Education matters 2024 LR.pdf
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… brain and the development of improved treatments requires scientists with a transdisciplinary perspective on the human brain. We train these scientists in the new bachelor programme Brain Science, that started in September 2024. Finding solutions for complex and sometimes vaguely defined problems is a skill that future doctors should possess. This requires creativity, the ability to look at a problem from different angles, and collaboration. In this elective students are provided with the tools to … idea generation; a brainstorming session to gather ideas and determine focus. The students are given a set of tools which they use to get started on their own. As a coach, you are mainly there to guide them when needed and connect them with the right contacts if necessary. Team HUMMUS (Humans United in Making Maastricht University Sustainable, a name coined by Marvin), was enthusiastic and dedicated from the start.” “We were very motivated and had many ideas,” Jodi confirms. “We wanted to implement … with the Green Office, we managed to introduce Meatless Monday though. Simultaneously, we conducted a survey among students about their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour regarding plant-based food. We also participated in Sustainability Week, where we ran a booth to promote HUMMUS and plant-based nutrition.” Impact HUMMUS’ activities certainly had an impact. The survey was completed by around 300 students, their Instagram page has over 130 regular visitors, and the movie night and lectures …