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Food brings the family closer
Sharon Anyango moved from Kenya to Maastricht six years ago for the Master in Globalisation and Development. The education was completely different from what she was used to. So, too, was the food culture.
Psychologist Sophie Leijdesdorff: "Taking the step to seek help is often daunting. That’s why @ease makes it more accessible"
Around two-thirds of all mental health disorders develop before the age of 25. At the same time, young people often find taking the step to seek help for mental health issues, financial troubles, or social problems too overwhelming.
Prestigious European grant for two UM researchers
Two researchers from Maastricht University (UM) have received a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council.
“I think in terms of solutions”
That Stephan Smeekes became a professor of econometrics at the age of 41 is not to say this path is open to anyone with a disability. “Everybody’s different, and so is every disability,” he says.
Eline: “Are you facing difficulties during your studies? Never hesitate to ask for help”
“Always ask for help when your complaints disproportionately hinder you during your studies.” Based on her own experiences, that is the message Eline wants to convey to every student.
Student team wins gold for second time in prestigious iGEM competition
For the second time in a row, a UM team has managed to win a gold medal in the prestigious iGEM (International Genetic Engineered Machine) competition in synthetic biology.
