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… other than the items listed under “Items permitted during examinations’’ - should be switched off and placed in a bag. It is strictly forbidden to have mobile phones, watches, communication devices or any other information carrier in possession during visits to a toilet in the building in which the examination will take place. Violations of the rules In the event of irregularities as defined in this Code of Conduct, the invigilator is entitled to take in the exam script and to refuse the student …

… academic community is internationally oriented and the staff is international. The bachelor’s programme in Global Studies is taught by a dedicated, international group of academics from across Maastricht University, and with regular contributions by visiting scholars from the Global South. Staff originates from numerous European and non-European countries. Teaching takes place in an international classroom, where the language of instruction is English. All students have the possibility to …

… other than the items listed under “Items permitted during examinations’’ - should be switched off and placed in a bag. It is strictly forbidden to have mobile phones, watches, communication devices or any other information carrier in possession during visits to a toilet in the building in which the examination will take place. Violations of the rules In the event of irregularities as defined in this Code of Conduct, the invigilator is entitled to take in the exam script and to refuse the student …

… interest among students increased significantly (i.e., more applications). Study association FIRST Intensive collaboration with study association FIRST plays a vital role in establishing contact between students and potential employers, with company visits and international recruitment days being particularly effective at facilitating this interaction. FIRST annually organises a recruitment day, an event where many alumni deliver presentations and workshops on behalf of their employers, offering current students the prospect of an internship or employment. A separate international recruitment day is organised for international students. Maastricht University | Faculty of Law Self-evaluation report … build-up in complexity of the programme while also highlighting the academic skills of the teaching staff and the possibility of strengthening writing and oral skills from a technical standpoint. However, some further actions in terms of practical workshops and activities geared to foster critical thinking were suggested by the group of students with relevant work experience before enrolling in the programme. Standard 2: Educational learning environment The curriculum is designed to introduce all …

… 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 were well attended. Discussions about plant-based food in the restaurant are still ongoing. “The current plant-based/animal- based ratio is still 30/70, but we hope it will eventually become 50/50,” says Jodi. … deep end, but ultimately it pays off. The contact with the people in Cambodia was really enjoyable and gave us a lot of insight into cultural differences and how to take them into account.” “In parallel with the project, there were lectures and workshops on specific topics. On gender equality, for example. We were able to incorporate that into our proposal,” Vojta adds. Theory and practice Yoka: “The students do everything by themselves, and as a coach you guide them when necessary. Especially in … Additionally, we offer many practical inspiration sessions. For example, an excursion to the MUMC+ Vitality Office, presentations by a lifestyle coach, a General Practice assistant, or a dietician, a debate on sustainable healthcare, and visits to programmes like COACH (aiming at reducing childhood obesity).” Rineke: “For the first part of the minor, we collaborate with the ‘Mens achter de Patiënt’ foundation (MAP; Patient as a Person), which connects students with patients. These MAP …

… interest among students increased significantly (i.e., more applications). Study association FIRST Intensive collaboration with study association FIRST plays a vital role in establishing contact between students and potential employers, with company visits and international recruitment days being particularly effective at facilitating this interaction. FIRST annually organises a recruitment day, an event where many alumni deliver presentations and workshops on behalf of their employers, offering current students the prospect of an internship or employment. A separate international recruitment day is organised for international students. Maastricht University | Faculty of Law Self-evaluation report … build-up in complexity of the programme while also highlighting the academic skills of the teaching staff and the possibility of strengthening writing and oral skills from a technical standpoint. However, some further actions in terms of practical workshops and activities geared to foster critical thinking were suggested by the group of students with relevant work experience before enrolling in the programme. Standard 2: Educational learning environment The curriculum is designed to introduce all …

… 2016-2017 and will soon be implemented to achieve further UM-wide harmonisation for the following indicators:  Same intended learning outcomes  Same number of hours (40) that are compensated to staff who participate in the UTQ programme  Same workshops (number and themes) (with room for faculty-specific implementation)  Similar procedures for assessment of the portfolio  Similar procedures for exemptions 4. Tenure Track Policy A new, UM-wide, Tenure Track Policy for the position of University … involve female academics in appointment committees o Annual assessment interviews: annual evaluation forms should include aspects such as work-life balance, leadership, personal development (courses, training, etc.), visibility (conferences to visit), and career prospects (academic, industrial, policy, etc.) o Conduct ‘exit interviews’: why do talented academics leave? In case of (but not limited to) female academics, look at why they were rejected for an appointment? Why s/he was (not) … Action point in progress 3 Policy regarding the Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of Professors at UM, 1 September 2017 Diversity (gender balance) 2 nd quarter of 2016 HR Develop a policy concerning the diversity of invitees for lectures, workshops, committees and all open activities organised by UM. Part of the advice of the diversity working group was to create more awareness for this topic at university level. The following recommendations on how this should be communicated and …

… students or health advice from students of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. All these are good examples of how UM can increase its societal impact locally, and such efforts should be expanded through the establishment of ‘knowl- edge shops’. This philosophy carries right through to PhD level, with our policy requiring all PhD theses to have a para- graph dedicated to valorisation. Meeting places The experience from UM interfaculty projects and institutes shows that collaboration … a strategy to influence and participate in Dutch and European research agendas (public affairs); Establish the Brightlands Academy to cluster expertise on PPPs; Explore opportunities to forge links between the UM community and wider society (knowledge shops); Maintain a healthy balance between fundamental and theme-driven research; Nurture and retain young researchers, and recruit outstanding academic staff from outside UM. 18 Strategic programme 2017–2021 19 5 Inter nationalisation UM is a globally … students and staff is a key focus area, in particular in col- laboration with our international partner universities and networks. In our HR policy, we strive to provide academic as well as support staff with ample possibilities for shorter or longer visits to international partner universities. In many of our programmes, too, students are encouraged or even obliged to study abroad for a semester. But there are also other ways to gain international expe- rience, and we plan to further explore, …

… students or health advice from students of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. All these are good examples of how UM can increase its societal impact locally, and such efforts should be expanded through the establishment of ‘knowl- edge shops’. This philosophy carries right through to PhD level, with our policy requiring all PhD theses to have a para- graph dedicated to valorisation. Meeting places The experience from UM interfaculty projects and institutes shows that collaboration … a strategy to influence and participate in Dutch and European research agendas (public affairs); Establish the Brightlands Academy to cluster expertise on PPPs; Explore opportunities to forge links between the UM community and wider society (knowledge shops); Maintain a healthy balance between fundamental and theme-driven research; Nurture and retain young researchers, and recruit outstanding academic staff from outside UM. 18 Strategic programme 2017–2021 19 5 Inter nationalisation UM is a globally … students and staff is a key focus area, in particular in col- laboration with our international partner universities and networks. In our HR policy, we strive to provide academic as well as support staff with ample possibilities for shorter or longer visits to international partner universities. In many of our programmes, too, students are encouraged or even obliged to study abroad for a semester. But there are also other ways to gain international expe- rience, and we plan to further explore, …

… Raymond Hupperts Gruters, A. A. A., Ramakers, I. H. G. B., Verhey, F. R. J., Köhler, S., Kessels, R. P. C., & de Vugt, M. E. (2019). Association Between Proxy-or Self-Reported Cognitive Decline and Cognitive Perfor- mance in Memory Clinic Visitors. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 70(4), 1225-1239. https://doi. org/10.3233/JAD-180857 Angelique Gruters, Inez Ramakers, Frans Verhey, Sebastian Köhler, Marjolein de Vugt Hanseeuw, B. J., Betensky, R. A., Jacobs, H. I. L., Schultz, A. P., … J., Burgstaller, J., McFarland, R., Arbeithuber, B., Bengoa, J., Burgstaller, J., Chan, S., Chiaratti, M., Crouch, M., Dimond, R., Enriques, J. A., Gorman, G., Hyslop, L., Johnston, I., Kitto, J., Maguire, A., McFarland, R., Mitalipov, S., ... Workshop Participants (2019). 243rd ENMC international workshop: Developing guidelines for management of reproductive options for families with maternally inherited mtDNA disease, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 22-24 March 2019. Neuromuscular Disorders, 29(9), 725-733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2019.08.004 …