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In recent years, there has been quite some debate surrounding the value of rakings. So the question is: do university rankings really matter that much? Fair question. In this article, SBE’s Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes and SBE’s Associate Dean Gaby Odekerken weigh in on the subject.
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Last year, Maastricht University further strengthened its profile in science and technology by launching a Bachelor in Computer Science. The response exceeded all expectations, with the first cohort of 300 students from all over the world starting the programme in September. “Computers and automation have incredible appeal,” says Professor Mark Winands, chair of the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS). “And that’s a good thing, because well-trained specialists are in high demand.”
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Two recently announced European projects seek to empower farmers with innovative software components and easy access to practical knowledge.
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Tais Terletskaja is a visiting PhD from the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies at the University of Copenhagen.
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The Supervisory Board of Maastricht University (UM) has appointed Jan-Tjitte Meindersma as vice-president and member of UM’s Executive Board. In July 2024, he will succeed Nick Bos, who will retire at that time.
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His second novel, The Invisibles, was recently published to high praise in the major Dutch newspapers. Author Frank Nellen is still floored by the response. Winning the Nederlandse Boekhandelsprijs 2024, a Dutch book award that is awarded by Dutch booksellers, was the cherry on top of the cake. It is a well-earned reward for four years of hard work—because the associate professor of Tax Law also conducts research, teaches at the Maastricht law faculty and works as a consultant for the accounting firm Baker Tilly.
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A team of researchers at the Law & Tech Lab is exploring an AI-assisted solution that makes legal assistance more accessible to everyone. Think of difficult contracts with legal language, explained in plain language or summarized for easy understanding. The exploration of this tool comes with a few challenges, but the benefits are promising.
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Dr. Ramon Ottenheijm secured a NWO-Dutch Arthritis Society grant of 945,000 euros for the early detection of knee osteoarthritis.
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As of February 1st, 2024, emeritus professor Maria Jansen has been appointed as an independent external confidant for PhD candidates at FHML/Maastricht UMC+.