Procedure started to appoint new rector

Luc Soete’s term as Rector Magnificus of Maastricht University will come to an end on 1 September 2016. The Supervisory Board has appointed a committee to advise them on selecting a successor.

 This committee consists of the following members:

  • Prof. U. Nelles (member of the Supervisory Board and chair of the BAC)
  • Prof. M. Groenhuijsen (member of the Supervisory Board)
  • Prof. M. Paul (chair of the Executive Board)
  • Prof. F. Palm (dean of FHS)
  • Dr R. Haar (chair of the Confidential Committee of the University Council)
  • N. Harteman (secretary)

For more information about the position and the qualifications, please consult the job profile (available in Dutch and English).

Also read

  • Moving on your own to a new country with a different culture and language and without a support network can be challenging. Master's student Beverlianne Green therefore quickly realised she wanted to get involved with the local community.  Through the Personal & Professional Development Portal of...

  • Fair and Smart Data (FSD) researcher Niklas Mensing attended the World Cocoa Conference in Brussels this year. In his blog, he shares personal learnings and thoughts from the conference proceedings and highlights some of the industry's core issues. 

  • Drawing blood, inserting an IV, or looking into the ear; even seemingly simple medical procedures can cause anxiety, pain, and stress in children. According to pediatric intensivist Piet Leroy, comfort and trust are just as important as the medical treatment itself. Therefore, he is researching how...