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Three projects launched with Booster subsidy

In recent months, three teams of researchers launched a Biotech Booster project. All three teams are working on early discoveries in biotechnology.
Biotech Booster

We make a healthy society together

Prof. Matty Crone conducts research on health promotion, more specifically on the interaction between health problems and social problems. She studies the interplay between prevention, the neighbourhood, government and care.
Matty Crone

Limburg among the world’s smartest regions

Limburg is selected as one of the Smart21 - regions that excel in innovation, knowledge development and sustainability. Therefore Limburg is nominated for the title ‘The Intelligent Community of the Year’.
Brightlands Symposium

UM positively assessed in two external audits: quality assurance in education, and internationalisation

UM has achieved positive results in two important audits: the ITK (Institutional Quality Assessment) and the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt).
internationalisering

Why identity safety in health professions education matters

Shika Pai, first-year PhD candidate at the School of Health Professions Education (SHE), conducts research on identity safety in health professions education, with a focus on medical education.
Shika Pai

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

Daan Hovens, Assistant Professor in (Dutch) Language Cultures and Cultural Diversity, researches language use in border regions such as the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
Daan Hovens

The Skillslab - a picture essay

 

The Skillslab offers Medicine students at Maastricht University a modern simulation environment to practice essential clinical and consultation skills. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on training, students can bridge the gap between theory and practice. The Skillslab focuses on preparing them for their future roles as medical professionals by providing a safe space to learn and improve.

Explore the learning process in our picture essay.

 

Ear examination by medical students at the UM Skillslab

Video: Spring Wellbeing Days

Last week, the Spring Wellbeing Days took place. These days are organised by Maastricht University’s Wellbeing Movement. Watch the video to see what this year’s edition looked like.

Come and join us!

Discover our information events for prospective students.

voorlichting
Expeditie NEXT Science festival for children

30 Apr
Why do we always seem to have room for dessert? Studium Generale | Venlo Lecture

6 May

Featured events

Dies Natalis

Dies Natalis, Latin for 'birthday,' is one of Maastricht University's annual celebrations. A prominent academic delivers the 'Dies address' and prestigious awards are presented.
Maastricht University - Dies Natalis ceremony 2025

Opening Academic Year

The official opening of the academic year at Maastricht University is a festive event held in late August or early September, with a different theme each year.
Opening Academic Year 2024

UM Star Lectures 2025

Bringing the university to our alumni. We’ll send 12 of our professors to 12 different cities across Europe for an evening of lifelong learning, stimulating ideas, and networking.
UM Star Lecture Maastricht University