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University Fund Limburg: bridging academia and society for 60 years
The University Fund Limburg was founded on 8 November 1965, originally under the name Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Limburg. Now, 60 years later, the Fund looks back on a rich history — and forward with strong ambition.
ERASMUS+ - free movement of ideas and skills
Under ERASMUS+, the European Commission's mobility programme for education and training, UM sends and receives more students than any other Dutch university. President Rianne Letschert on her own ERASMUS experience.
Sweeteners help maintain weight loss after dieting
An international study in which Maastricht University participated, shows that overweight people who want to lose weight successfully are better off supplementing their healthy diet with sweeteners than with foods containing sugar products.
Recap: Weekend of Science 2025 (Weekend van de Wetenschap)
During the Weekend of Science 2025 (Weekend van de Wetenschap) on Saturday 4 October, the faculties of Maastricht University (UM) and partners in Maastricht and Venlo opened their doors to everyone curious about what science really is.
Maastricht University enrolment remains stable
For the second consecutive year, the total number of students at Maastricht University has remained stable, standing at approximately 23,000.
EU grant to co-create pioneering research in ethical AI for healthcare
Prof. Dominik Mahr leads the ‘JustHealth’ project, focused on ethical and inclusive AI in healthcare. In April, the consortium received a €2.3 million Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions grant.
