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A peek inside the kitchen of assistant professor Niloofar Tahmasebi Birgani
Niloofar Tahmasebi Birgani, assistant professor at the MERLN research institute, was born in southern Iran. Cooking gives her peace and brings her back to her native country, from fragrant Iranian stews to made-up cakes with the flavours of Tehran.
Protests at Maastricht University 2025
Read the latest updates concerning the protests at Maastricht University here.
A pinch of LSD, taken twice daily with meals
Associate professor Kim Kuypers is studying the use of psychedelics, such as a low dose of magic mushrooms, truffles or LSD, as potential medicines of the future.
Most prestigious European grant to two UM scientists
Two Maastricht University professors are to receive the most prestigious European research grant for individual researchers: an ERC Advanced Grant, worth over €2.5 million. They are Lorenzo Moroni (MERLN) and Alexander Sack (FPN).
Working together to build a future-proof knowledge and innovation ecosystem in North Limburg
HAS green academy and Maastricht University signed a letter of intent to strengthen their collaboration. An important step toward a long-term strategic partnership in Venlo.
Executive Board Statement – UM stands firm for academic freedom and international law
Here you can read the statement from the Executive Board about current issues at Maastricht University concerning academic freedom, international law, the balance between demonstrating and studying/working, and politically sensitive meetings.