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The ombuds officer is an unbiased and independent discussion partner for UM students and employees, offering advice on work and study-related matters. The ombudsperson is easily accessible and can be asked questions related to a specific study or work-related sit
De ombudsfunctionaris is een onbevooroordeelde en onafhankelijke gesprekspartner voor UM-studenten en UM-medewerkers.
With the spotlight on the 2024 hurricane season, marked by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene in the U.S., and Tropical Cyclone Kirk in the EU, it is essential to draw attention to the impact of extreme weather events on urban planning. These catastrophic events not only result in astronomical financial losses but also raise critical questions about development incentives and location choices in areas expose to high climate-related risk.
On 15 October, education minister Bruins informed the Netherlands House of Representatives of his plans to reduce the number of international students in the Netherlands through the Internationalisation in Balance Act (‘Wet Internationalisering in Balans’). Maastricht University has serious concerns about this. The minister seems to completely ignore the need for appropriate policies that the education and business communities as well as the government of Limburg have constantly pointed out in recent times. Appropriate rules with an eye for regional differences are in fact a dire necessity to prevent educational barrenness in Limburg, and to train enough professionals for the tense labour market in the region and the Netherlands.