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Gotta Catch ‘Em All! On the Criminological Relevance of Pokémon
This month marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. A highly popular Japanese franchise consisting of animated series and films, computer games, and trading card games. Many people are fascinated by Pokémon and over the years, Pokémon also caught my attention. Not because I am a fan of the series or because I collect the cards, but because Pokémon have interesting connections to criminal behaviour. Below I share some fascinating criminological insights and address the question whether Pokémon might be criminogenic.
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The Coyote Finally Has His Day in Court
For more than seventy-five years, one rule has governed the Road Runner cartoons: Wile E. Coyote orders some ingenious contraption from ACME, activates it, and watches it turn against him. The rocket skates overshoot. The catapult fires the wrong way. The anvil obeys gravity with suspicious selectivity. Road Runner vanishes into the distance. The Coyote hangs in mid-air, realises what is about to happen, and falls. Then he gets up and starts again. In Dave Green’s Coyote vs Acme, however, he changes weapons. This time, he hires a lawyer.
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Tate-Inspired Human Trafficking and Its Damage to the Rule of Law
Human trafficking is too often studied only at its endpoint, namely at the peak of its most lucrative sexual exploitation, while its business model and damage to the rule of law go underexamined. A recent seemingly Tate-'influenced' Dutch criminal case shows why that needs to change.
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The 2026 Culture Barometer shows that job satisfaction and a sense of recognition have increased amongst UM staff
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Long-term study: The rise of AI means more job opportunities for graduates of higher professional education
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As internationally oriented as UM may be, it also places great value on its strong connection with Limburg and the Euregion. The university nurtures partnerships with many regional companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies. Together, we aim to play a leading role in the sustainable economic development of the region.
In this context, UM and its partners have entered into the ambitious strategic programme Kennis-As Limburg. This programme will see the existing and new campuses in Maastricht, Geleen, Venlo and Parkstad merged into a single, international knowledge centre specialising in the areas of biomaterials and innovative healthcare. The campuses serve as flywheels to attract knowledge workers, keep the population vital and fuel the growth engine of the Limburg economy.
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As internationally oriented as UM may be, it also places great value on its strong connection with Limburg and the Euregion. The university nurtures partnerships with many regional companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies. Together, we aim to play a leading role in the sustainable economic development of the region.
In this context, UM and its partners have entered into the ambitious strategic programme Kennis-As Limburg. This programme will see the existing and new campuses in Maastricht, Geleen, Venlo and Parkstad merged into a single, international knowledge centre specialising in the areas of biomaterials and innovative healthcare. The campuses serve as flywheels to attract knowledge workers, keep the population vital and fuel the growth engine of the Limburg economy.
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As internationally oriented as UM may be, it also places great value on its strong connection with Limburg and the Euregion. The university nurtures partnerships with many regional companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies. Together, we aim to play a leading role in the sustainable economic development of the region.
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