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Marek is the co-founder of NUON, a transformation consultancy that challenges traditional consulting practices. But his story does not begin with entrepreneurship; it begins much like that of many Maastricht graduates: with a steep, structured ascent into the consulting world.

Together with MUMC+ and other Maastricht-based institutions, Maastricht University opened its doors last Saturday, 3 October 2026, as part of the Weekend van de Wetenschap (Weekend of Science). We look back on a successful and inspiring day for visitors of all ages!

Students from the incoming Urban Sustainability Studies cohort at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen started their academic year with a Climate Fresk.

MCEL members Felix Peerboom, Lilian Tsourdi have co-authored, with Kai Michael Kenkel, an article published in Global Policy on the transformations in contemporary global migration governance, in particular the UN Global Compacts on Migration and on Refugees

On Friday 2 October, the Public Prosecution Service announced that no criminal offences had been committed in connection with a video posted on social media by a UM student from Gaza. UM will speak with the student to determine how he can resume his studies in the near future.

The latest state elections in Germany are raising questions well beyond the country’s borders. The AfD’s strong result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the changing political balance in Berlin come at a crucial moment for the European Union, as member states negotiate the bloc’s next long-term budget.

For the Regio Deal application 'Samenhang in Preventie Zuid-Limburg' (Coherence in Prevention South Limburg), an amount of over € 1.6 million has been awarded by the Regio Deal Zuid-Limburg and Parkstad.

For a period of four years, Prof. Anke Moerland, together with other independent experts from academia, practice, and the judiciary, will advise the committee on issues concerning copyright and related rights.

What if information deliberately misleads us when it is delivered via social media, newspapers or television? What are the consequences, and what can society do about it? In the Netherlands, too, we are increasingly confronted with this form of disinformation.

In February 2026, research into a Roman gaming stone from Heerlen made headlines around the world. Now, it has been nominated for the Quest science award. Help us win and cast your vote!