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… more in good times and less in bad times. Uncertainty also brings inaccurate actions. The recent studies, for instance, Mohades et al. (forthcoming), display how uncertainty can lead to low-potential firms' growth, while high-potential firms do not experience expansions. So, in uncertain times, businesses avoid wasting resources by being careful with their investments. They might delay investing or adjust their operations to minimize losses. This is the essence of the theory of investment under …
… funeral companies and telecom firms. “That didn’t happen by itself,” Van Vliet admits. “Resigning on a whim was the easiest thing. The advantage was that neither of us had a mortgage, children or other big obligations, but we also didn’t have real experience, capital to invest or a good network. We were fortunate to receive help from UtrechtInc, an incubation programme for startups. With wanting to be too critical, we had this idea that we could or would learn everything ourselves: sales, …
… as a woman. You get to know possibly the most brilliant and committed people in the world here. It is as if you are living in the future: you are working on themes that will become important later.’’ Working as a physician Despite all of the positive experiences, Anna does not rule out the possibility of moving back to Europe, the Netherlands or perhaps even Maastricht with her husband and child, in order to be closer to family. ‘‘At the moment, this environment suits our career and life the best. …
… a “golden job”, as she calls it. “I travelled with the minister and got a crash course on embassies.” In the years that followed, Maas was stationed in Paris and Madrid and later opted for Urozgan, Afghanistan. “It was an adventure I wanted to experience once in my life. I lived in a compound and worked as a development consultant, protected by Dutch soldiers. I never felt unsafe there.” Her most cherished memories are of Uganda, where she went with and at the suggestion of her boyfriend, a …
Jessica Steinlechner and her research group at Maastricht University are making their contribution to discovering into the origin and future of the universe in the form of mirror coatings that will improve our ability to make such measurements.
… to whom the benefits of taking action and retirement anxiety are important issues, and the ‘alpha male’, who especially wants to have confidence in a fund and wants to be a serious partner in discussions. They also found that women generally experience more difficulties and look at their retirement more carefully. People aged 37-46 are most afraid to retire, but are also the most negative and least active about retirement planning. “That's probably because they're in a stage of life where …
… many people from the process of long-term illness. And save society the costs that would otherwise have gone into long-term care.” The best Dutch scientists Materials-Driven Regeneration will be led by six top-notch scientists, all with considerable experience in leading pioneering research projects. TU/e professor Carlijn Bouten (cardiovascular regeneration) is coordinating the program that connects the best scientists in the Netherlands in the fields of material science (Bert Meijer, ICMS, …
… UM2030 & UM Green Office. Too often, the SDG’s are still regarded in silos. The organisation Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) is convinced that in order to build a sustainable future and environment a holistic solution, reflecting the lived experience of people at the frontline of the environmental and climate crisis, is needed. At WECF, they take feminist action on three key intersections: sustainable development, climate and energy solutions, and a toxic free future. In their work, …
They can do it already: deliver pizzas and medicines, inspect windows for cleanliness, monitor crowds. And all that autonomously, without a human driver. But how do you ensure that drones comply with laws and regulations? Professor of Private Law and technology expert Gijs van Dijck translates legal rules such that drones can understand and implement them.
… about sexual transgressive behaviour came in during the INKOM. "Every incident is one too many, but we are there for every report. If you want to talk or need support, UM is there for you," says Joyce. "Research has shown that many people who experience sexually transgressive behaviour do not tell others. Some tell those around them and even a smaller number go to an authority." Follow-up activities According to Joyce, it is important to keep the topic under the spotlight so that people …