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On Friday 23 January 2026, during Maastricht University’s Dies Natalis, Roger Cox will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Law for his pioneering work in climate jurisprudence.
Costas Papadopoulos awarded Open Science NL grant
Costas Papadopoulos has been awarded €1.5 million by Open Science NL to lead PURE3D2.0, a next-generation infrastructure for 3D scholarship.
Count down with us to 50 years of UM
Exactly 50 years ago, an academic adventure began in Maastricht that has grown into the Maastricht University you know today. On 9 January 1976, in the presence of Queen Juliana, the founding charter of the then Rijksuniversiteit Limburg was signed.
King Willem-Alexander to attend Maastricht University’s 50th anniversary
Maastricht University (UM) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. On Friday 23 January, the jubilee year will begin with the Dies Natalis, the official anniversary celebration. His Majesty the King will be in attendance.
The University Fund Limburg's new Annual Fund Campaign is live!
Every year during the holiday season, the UM community comes together to uphold a special tradition: supporting projects that contribute to a healthier, fairer and more sustainable society.
From ‘mama’ to ‘farewell’
What do we say at the start of our lives—and at the end? In his book Bye Bye I Love You, linguist Michael Erard from the Faculty of Law explores the story behind our first and last words.
