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Marlies Gijs is doing pioneering work in the booming field of tear-fluid research. The analysis of tear fluid is a promising alternative to more invasive examination methods, which can be both painful and risky. And it is proving its worth in neurological research, with the tears of Alzheimer’s patients playing a leading role. “Tears are all warm and fuzzy. They’re in songs, poetry, films. And as it turns out, they’re useful in biochemical analysis, including Alzheimer’s research.”

‘Earth’s hottest month ever’ is a clear warning that we as humanity should not overshoot planetary boundaries. We must act now, and we should do it together.

For his project 'Towards an Ecology of Technoscience', Massimiliano Simons has received an NWO Veni grant.

What does it mean to be a student with an (in)visible disability, chronic condition or neurodivergence at the university, and how can said experience be improved? In 2020, UM signed the declaration of intent of the UN Convention to dedicate itself to improving inclusive education at UM. In June 2023, Prof. Dr. Pamela Habibović, Rector Magnificus of UM, met with ECIO and UM students to discuss best practices, achievements, and improvement points regarding inclusive education. The values and future steps of the university were discussed.

Participating in conferences is perhaps the most exciting part of a PhD journey. This July, I had the chance to do so twice. First, I joined the annual meeting of the European Real Estate Society in London, followed by the international conference of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association in Cambridge.

The Globalization & Law Network is pleased to present its first newsletter covering the first half of 2023.

Maastricht has a Sicilian pop-up embassy. Putting to good use what he has learned in the master’s programmes Sustainable Finance and Entrepreneurship & Business Development, Giuseppe Di Rosa and his student partners have founded fast food restaurant Sicilery.

Cutting-edge magnetic and acoustic levitation will bioprint heart models to improve protections against radiation in space and on Earth.

NWO grants for talented Maastricht researchers

Valentina Golunova, Anna de Jong and Ruben Tans, PhD candidates at the Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL), organised a workshop on the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on EU law. Issues such as sanctions against Russia and the temporary protection of Ukrainian refugees pose legal dilemmas and affect the interpretation and application of EU law.