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The Utrecht court has issued its verdict in summary proceedings filed by pressure group Beter Onderwijs Nederland (BON) against Maastricht University (UM), the University of Twente and the Inspectorate of Education.

Elsemarie Jorissen took the expression "Go the extra mile" very literally: in the summer of 2019, she travelled to Uganda, to a place near the border with South Sudan. Not for a holiday, but for field research on a refugee settlement.

Grant and Shreyas officially joined BISCI on 1 July as project managers. In this role, they work closely with Business Development Director Ton Geurts and support projects involving sustainability and digitalisation. After one month on the job, they share their first impressions and thoughts.

Saturday’s Bachelor's Open Day was a success, with more than 3000 prospective students flocking to our six faculties. The event also attracted a significant online audience. Equally impressive: the good vibes and the high rating our programme presentations received, averaging at 8.9.

Teacher's Day is a special occasion to express appreciation for teachers and educational staff. As an educational institution, UM dedicates extra attention on this day to its teaching staff, its educational programmes, and educational innovation.

Maastricht University takes pride in the impressive initiatives that elevate the quality of our education. Therefore, we annually present the Wynand Wijnen Education Prize in honour of the staff members who make these initiatives possible and thereby contribute significantly to education.

In 2016 Marta Dávila Mateu, now a graduate of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering, moved to Maastricht, a city completely unknown to her. Her choice turned out to be a double-edged sword. She found the lack of skate culture depressing, but enjoyed her studies, especially the focus on the mathematics...

With nearly 750 registered students and 35 companies in attendance, the FSE STEM Career Day 2026 was the largest and most successful edition to date. Participation surged by an impressive 50% compared to last year, a clear sign that both STEM talent and employers are eager to connect.

Maastricht Entrepreneurship Week (MEWeek) is the largest entrepreneurship event organized entirely by students for students in the Netherlands. With over 500 participants and an impressive line-up of speakers, MEWeek’17 has one mission – to empower individuals from all fields and backgrounds to become...

Fast forward to 2040: if you have ADHD or another psychological disorder, the doctor may no longer prescribe Ritalin or antidepressants, but instead a low dose of magic mushrooms, truffles or LSD. Associate professor Kim Kuypers is studying the use of psychedelics as potential medicines of the future.