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How do you turn thoughts into images?
Even more than his undisputed ingenuity and technical savvy, it is his imagination that has lifted Rainer Goebel to the highest echelons of cognitive neuroscience.
Yannick was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 24: “I finally understood where my mental health problems came from”
Yannick Smolders knew at a young age that he wanted to study medicine. But the first few years of his studies were less than smooth.
Discover the UM Academy for Lifelong Development platform
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.
Özge Gökdemir and Devrim Dumludağ reveal differences in competitive behaviour between women in the Netherlands
Economists and spouses Dr Özge Gökdemir and Professor Devrim Dumludağ conducted a study for Maastricht University that reveals differences in competitive behaviour between women in the Netherlands.
Alumna Josje Weusten: Successfully embracing creative writing
In the series ‘From Alumnus to Author’, we shine a spotlight on UM alumni who share their knowledge and experiences through books. Alumna Josje Weusten published her first novel, Fake Fish, in 2024.
Cans for a good cause
Anyone who thinks all students do is study and party hasn’t met Emma Daalmans and Cristian Rusu. The former and current presidents of study association JFV Ouranos are currently raising money for charity.
