In memoriam Robert Peperkamp

Our colleague Robert Peperkamp passed away unexpectedly. This sad news has touched us deeply.

Robert worked as an ICT developer in the Department of Educational Development and Research at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, since 1993.

After starting as an intern, Robert developed into a silent but important staff member within our department. Using his expertise in the field of ICT and testing, he ensured that the ideas and ambitions of others were translated into practical applications in education. In the capacity of a highly skilled ICT developer, for decades Robert was the pillar we could rely and build on when deploying computerised assessments. Not only in our own educational programmes but also in collaborative projects with others. In addition, Robert has made a substantial contribution to the success of the interuniversity progress test of the medical programme. Thanks to his ongoing input and work – often behind the scenes – more than 10,000 students were able to take a progress test four times a year. Numerous students and colleagues have benefited from his unique expertise. He was a dedicated and loyal colleague who was very passionate about his profession. He was always willing to perform additional tasks and think along about innovations, about how things could be done better or differently. Justice was of paramount importance to him. We are deeply shocked by his sudden death.

We will remember Robert as a very knowledgeable, dedicated and committed colleague. Our thoughts are with his parents and family to whom we extend our sincerest condolences.

Colleagues of the Department of Educational Development and Research