What does it truly mean to keep an alumni community alive and thriving? Camiel Pesch, Event and Community Coordinator at Maastricht University’s Alumni Office, shares his perspective on staying connected after graduation, the value of face-to-face interaction, and how alumni around the world can...
A new role, fresh encounters, and heartfelt conversations: five alumni recently took their first steps as coaches during the UM Coach Café. In an evening full of inspiration and connection, Erica, Gerla, Loes, Marike, and Mike discovered what it means to support students and alumni in their career...
Angela Stoof brings hope and humanity into rigid systems, blending psychology, spirituality and storytelling in her mission for meaningful change.
In 2024, Maastricht University welcomed its 100,000th alumna, just ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2026. Job Metsemakers, one of the university’s first students, reflects on its early years, its pioneering role in medical education, and its global influence, while celebrating the growth and lasting...
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the UM Academy for Lifelong Development, a comprehensive platform that brings together the diverse educational offerings from Maastricht University’s institutes. Now, all of UM’s programmes for professionals are available in one convenient location, making it...
UM alumna Josje Weusten has just released her debut novel Fake Fish—a dystopian tale about fake news, AI, and the blurring of reality. Josje shares her creative journey and offers insights into the writing process, plus practical tips for aspiring authors.
UM alumna Jikkie Has published Zakelijk Zelfvertrouwen to help others build professional confidence. Drawing from her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, she shares insights on separating self-worth from success to overcome insecurity.
In a day and age where networking increasingly takes place digitally, the importance of in-person meetings remains as significant as ever. This is evident from the experience of Patrick Voss, a dedicated alumnus of Maastricht University, who was actively involved as a member of the Alumni Circle...
From a childhood dream of becoming a pilot to studying law, with a brief detour into finance, and now working as a Procurement Manager for the Lufthansa Group, Alumnus Charles Brichet was determined to pursue his dream career in aviation, overcoming every obstacle, challenge, or setback along the...
Astrid Boeijen will be the CEO of Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. Currently the CEO of the Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen, she will be transferring to the Brightlands Chemelot Campus on July 1. Astrid succeeds Bert Kip who held this position for eleven years.
