HBO graduates continue to grow: AI is changing the workplace, and learning remains important
Four to eight years after graduating, hbo graduates are in a stronger position in the labour market. Meanwhile, AI is part of many graduates’ work, and they continue to develop through further education, courses and training.
How can we prevent disease as a result of climate change?
23 September 2026
Hafez Ismaïli M'hamdi is the ascientific coordinator of Climate Health Institute: "The greatest health burdens resulting from climate change fall on the people who have contributed the least to it."
“Geriatric medicine is the specialty of the future”
21 September 2026
Janine Collet, a pioneer of geriatric medicine, and Femke Deguelle, now training as a specialist, discuss the past and future of their chosen field.‘‘The specialty is sometimes seen as a bit dated and unfashionable, but I think that view is undeserved.’’
“My PhD thesis shows what the military and medical worlds can learn from each other’’
16 September 2026
The thesis of Steven Hornstra examines how military education can be further strengthened to enhance the quality and operational effectiveness of Defence. “I hope my research will indirectly contribute to preventing war.”
Brightlands Heerlen celebrates 10th anniversary with new name and launch AI Valley
16 September 2026
While Brightlands in Heerlen began ten years ago as a smart services initiative, the focus is now on the development and application of data and artificial intelligence. This shift is reflected in a new name: Brightlands Data & AI Campus.
Dutch University Funds launch second awareness campaign: ‘Leaving a Legacy for Science’
14 September 2026
Together with the twelve other university funds in the Netherlands, University Fund Limburg is once again joining forces to launch a nationwide campaign highlighting the opportunity to leave a legacy to science.