Maastricht University: the European University of the Netherlands
In 2017, President Macron of France called for the establishment of true European Universities, where students can study at different locations and where research is focusing on Europe. Maastricht University and seven partner universities have successfully applied to become one of the first European University alliances to realise Macron’s idea, receiving a large EU grant.
The alliance, called YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe), will address European challenges such as digitalisation and regional viability in a unique way. This lecture will focus on this exciting new project that will turn Maastricht University into a true European University (lecture in English).
About the speaker
Professor Martin Paul is President of Maastricht University since 2011. After obtaining a medical degree from the Heidelberg University, he has held several academic positions in Germany, the United States and the Netherlands. Currently, Professor Paul is working actively to improve academic management and the connectivity between universities at the international level. In this context, he is serving as chair of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe alliance (YUFE) and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). Apart from these roles, he serves on several advisory and supervisory boards in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond.
This lecture is part of traditional series of lectures for alumni: the UM Star Lectures. The other 13 lectures are organized in 13 different cities and 5 countries on the same day, at the same time. This event is organised to reach out to and inspire alumni, share academic insights, experiences and memories, and to create an interconnected UM Alumni Community.
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