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4 May
How Europe Could End Studium Generale | Schuman Lecture

12 May
Pint of Science Maastricht 2025 Science outside university walls!

19 May

News and stories

How to increase vaccination rates

Veja Widdershoven recently obtained her PhD for her research on vaccine willingness. Fewer and fewer parents are vaccinating their children against serious infectious diseases, which jeopardises herd immunity. How can we turn the tide?
Veja Widdershoven and Christian Hoebe wide shot

Experience the UM Supermarktlab!

The UM Supermarktlab is an interdisciplinary educational concept to teach children about food innovation, health and sustainability. It will premiere at Expeditie NEXT, a national science festival in Roermond on 30 April.
Children eating fruit during a Kokkerelli event.

Universities present self-regulation plan for international student enrolment

On Wednesday 16 April, Dutch universities will present their joint self-regulation plan for internationalisation. They are prepared to implement the self-regulation plan provided the government refrains from implementing the TAO of all existing programmes
Bezuinigingen

“We need to act now”

By 2050, more than half a million Dutch people will suffer from dementia. Sebastian Köhler, professor of Neuroepidemiology at Maastricht University, studies how dementia might be prevented.
Sebastian Köhler

Prof. Michael Faure receives UM Medallion of Honour

In recognition of the exceptional way in which Professor Faurre has contributed to the reputation, visibility, and development of Maastricht University, he was awarded the UM Medallion of Honour.
UM professors in the executive building Minderbroedersberg 4-6

UM seeks new balance between the university and student associations

Maastricht University is suspending its relationship with student associations Tragos and Circumflex until further notice.
Minderbroedersberg Maastricht