In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of the European Union (EU) with its motto “Unity in Diversity”, but what is European identity? How do the shared lessons of the past teach us about the continent’s contemporary challenges?
The European Union is a major global trading power. With the introduction of the Euro and EU enlargement, key steps towards integration were taken to increase European prosperity and competitiveness.
On 23 and 24 October 2025, the Maastricht Institute for Criminal Sciences will organise – in collaboration with several partners within and outside the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University – a multidisciplinary two day-conference in Maastricht on “Truth and Authority in Criminal Justice”.
Gone are the days when students simply submitted papers and handwrote tests. A recent event at EDLAB showcased the creative ways that teachers at Maastricht University (UM) leverage digital technologies in their educational practice.
In November 2021, UM signed Amnesty International's manifesto Let's Talk About Yes. That was the go-ahead for UM to intensify activities against sexual violence. What has happened since then and what developments have taken place within UM's various departments to address this important issue? And...
