SenUM

In order to achieve these objectives, the SenUM board prepares an annual program that includes the following fixed elements:

• excursions to cities and/or museums (mostly 4);
• visits to companies and institutions;
• nature/bird walks (mostly 2);
• lectures by UM staff or third parties on contemporary topics, for example about developments at UM or groundbreaking research projects at UM (mostly 4).
• encouraging the involvement of SenUM members in relevant temporary and more structural activities at the university, for which UM also provides the necessary resources.

The annual assemble is concluded mid-December with the Annie Kanitz end-of-year reception. A first outline of the plans for the following year is also presented during that event. Of course, there is also an annual general assembly (in the spring).
 

For example, we organised the following activities in 2024:

• Excursions/day visits: 
  • Cologne
  • Kamp Vught and ’s-Hertogenbosch
  • Antwerp
  • Eindhoven
• Nature/bird walks
  • Orchid garden in the Gerendal(2x)
  • Prehistoric Flintmine Rijckholt
  • Stokkem and area
• Lectures
  • Einstein Telescope and Pathfinder
  • Brain haemorrhages and strokes
  • Older adults in literature
  • Current economic developments
  • Communication with animals, particularly cows
• Visits to local businesses
  • Regional Historic Centre Limburg
  • L1 studios

 
Additionally, there are three member clubs that were established under the auspices of the board but are otherwise independent of the activities organised by the SenUM board: two walking clubs and a photography club.

Various UM facilities are available for SenUM members, such as:

• members receive by mail three times a year the UMagazine that provides a glimpse into the most important developments and achievements in education and research;
• an invitation to the annual Dies Natalis and the opening of the academic year;
• upon request, a free pass to the University Library; check the tab 'UM Pensioners' on the UB website for more info;
• on request, a membership at UM SPORTS at an attractive rate; here you can for example participate in special (senior) gym workouts;
• attending paid activities offered by Studium Generale, e.g. lecture series, can be attended at a reduced rate.

The association had circa 350 members in 2024. SenUM receives annual funding from Maastricht University and further funds its activities from membership fees. If activities involve large costs, participants are asked to contribute a small amount.

In 2025, the yearly contribution for a former employee is € 20,- and € 10,- for their partner.

Since 1 September 2024, the board consists of: