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Are you interested in thinking about accessibility facilities in our university? In how to address anti-racism in the classroom? How we could or should promote equality and, when necessary, equity at our institution?Are you interested in national and international developments in higher education linked to inclusion and sometimes exclusion? Then please, consider joining UM's Diversity and Inclusivity Advisory Council and be part of those relevant, not always easy conversations.
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Personal growth and contributing to the local community during your studies, that is what Match is all about. This initiative offers students from Maastricht University volunteering opportunities where community engagement is a key component. This way, students can grow personally and professionally, all while expanding their network. For international students, Match is also a great opportunity to get more involved with the local community.
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The family of Maastricht professor Mathieu Segers has been awarded the City of Maastricht's Sign of Merit by Deputy Mayor Frans Bastiaens. Segers died in December.
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Why do innocent people sometimes spend years in prison? EUREX is a registry of miscarriages of justice in Europe that ultimately led to exonerations. The aim is to prevent such mistakes being made in future.
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Researchers from Maastricht University and University Medical Centre Utrecht have shown that a ‘digital twin’ of 45 patients with heart failure can correctly predict the effectiveness of pacemaker treatment. A digital twin is a computer model that processes a variety of data from the clinic to produce an exact simulation of the patient, in this case of the cardiovascular system.
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CAPHRI welcomes Matty Crone as the new professor of Health Promotion; the connection between Prevention and Care.
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This year, during our 48th Dies Natalis, we had the privilege of awarding three honorary doctorates. Professor Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks were jointly conferred with an honorary doctorate, and Professor Christian Leuz was also granted an honorary doctorate.
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Maastricht University takes pride in the impressive initiatives that elevate the quality of our education. Therefore, we annually present the Wynand Wijnen Education Prize in honour of the staff members who make these initiatives possible and thereby contribute significantly to education.
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In today’s global landscape, the connection between government policy and academic research is key for progress. Due to time constraints, government officials often overlook the benefits of academic research in their decisions. Academics, on the other hand, may be unsure about how to approach government or contribute to rapid decision-making. My recent participation in two important conferences – the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the Pillars-ECLAC-ifo workshop in Santiago, Chile – provided insights into how academia is working to bridge these gaps and highlight the role of international organizations in this effort. This piece reflects on these experiences, shedding light on the dynamics of communication and collaboration, particularly emphasizing the distinct focus of the two regions – East Asia and Pacific and Latin America.
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Healthy eating is not only good for the body, but also for the brain.
Research by Kevin Nijssen shows that elderly people who eat two handfuls of nuts every day had better memory and brain perfusion