Past events

Amidst the ongoing housing crisis in the Netherlands, characterized by a shortage of nearly half a million homes, there is a growing sense of urgency and social distress. Addressing this issue has proven to be challenging, with no immediate remedies in sight.

However, Piet Eichholtz, through his...

Infrastructure and mobility: 'Strong connections with neighbouring countries towards a sustainable and liveable society across the border'

The next ITEM Annual Conference will take place in cooperation with Province of Zuid Holland on Friday 17 November 2023 in The Hague.

Op 10 oktober 2023 gaan wij graag in gesprek met jou! Help jij ons verschillende taboes te doorbreken? Praat dan met ons over vrouwengezondheid.

The ITEM annual conference in Groningen focused on the impact of border regions on security, health and energy supply for residents of Europe's internal borders. Current social developments in the fields of energy, health and safety still show that, in order to tackle barriers and work together with...

Video available. The Corona pandemic has shown that attention to tackling obstacles is achieved not only by streamlining regulations, but also by recognizing a border identity. A joint strategy and working together with partners on both sides of the border, each from their own background appears to...

Curious to find out was it is like to study Systems Biology at Maastricht University? Join our Virtual Experience Day! 

Topic: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome - from genetics,  bioinformatics and clinical perspectives

In the upcoming seminar, five speakers will talk about the rare disease "22q11.2 deletion syndrome" from a genetics, bioinformatics, and clinical perspective. The Department of Bioinformatics - BiGCaT regula...

In the context of the Nachbar Nacht, a Student Think Tank will take place. The Think tank will focus on opportunities of young professionals living in the border region. The Think Tank will be organised by the Municipality of Heerlen and the Institute for Transnational and Euregional cross border...

On Wednesday May 9, 2018, the Municipality of Heerlen organises an event in the city centre of Heerlen. This event is organized to celebrate the border location Heerlen-Aachen. The distance between Heerlen and Aachen is so small that both cities can easily benefit from each other’s cultures and...