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Calendar

Open Monuments Days 2025 Guided tour and exhibition at LAW

13 Sep
14 Sep
Weekend of Science 2025 UM opens its doors

4 Oct

News and stories

Reappointment of rector and president of the Executive Board of Maastricht University

The Supervisory Board of Maastricht University has reappointed Rianne Letschert and Pamela Habibović as president of the Executive Board and rector magnificus of UM, respectively.
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UM scholarships for 5 Gazan students

Maastricht University has granted five students from Gaza scholarships to study at the university.
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Beyond whacky trips: the therapeutic potential of psychedelics

Natasha Mason studies the neurological mechanisms and therapeutic potential of psychedelics. How a surge in glutamate and increased neuroplasticity might be a mental health game-changer.
Natasha Mason

Opening Academic Year 2025/26: a recap

On Monday 1 September, Maastricht University officially opened the academic year 2025/26 in Theater aan het Vrijthof. This year’s theme was 'UM innovates – today’s education, tomorrow’s skills'.
Opening Academic Year - cortege

Flying the Pride flag year-round: UM’s commitment to inclusion and solidarity

As a visible sign of this commitment, and to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ students and staff, the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag will now fly year-round at several UM locations.
Pride flag at the Paul Henri Spaaklaan (FSE)

ETpathfinder Smart Skills Lab shares Einstein Telescope knowledge with businesses

Research into the Einstein Telescope is generating valuable technological knowledge. The ETpathfinder Smart Skills Lab in Maastricht helps bring it to entrepreneurs.
Artist impression of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering building with the ET Pathfinder clean room