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… Nothing is black and white; there is always a large grey area. University teaches you to recognise these grey areas and to position yourself within them. That is what I really enjoy about studying.” “There is always a solution” After gaining his own experiences with starting a master’s programme, Pavlos is convinced that there are always solutions if you are wondering about whether or not to study. His advice to others is, therefore, “Always ask yourself ‘How can I make this possible?’, instead of …
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… a given, I believe that I need to get everything out of life. It is a privilege that I can study.” ‘The sky is the limit’ is something that Joy’s parents had always taught her and her sister. It is exactly this thought that keeps Joy going when she experiences difficulties with studying. She is sometimes burdened by imposter syndrome: a nagging thought making you doubt your own skills or accomplishments. “I sometimes think, ‘Why am I here? I don’t deserve this.’ For instance, I recently took a … don’t have the financial means? Read about the UM’s scholarships You shape your own future Joy has advice for other first-generation students: “Remind yourself constantly that you are shaping your own future. Nothing is impossible. When I grew up, I experienced a lot of racism. That wasn’t easy. But the people who were mean to me back then are the same ones who saw me win the scholarship. You can do more than you think.” Joy concludes: “Believe in yourself and listen to the people who encourage …
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… on the latest technological advancements and their applications, swiftly meandering through topics such as the evolution of AI, its potential and risks. She demonstrated how an AI technology such as ChatGPT can enhance individualised learning experiences by customising content and support to meet the specific needs of students. "Technology can be a powerful tool for improving the teaching and assessment processes," she said. "AI-driven tools that offer immediate feedback to students have … attendees engaged in informal conversations about the impact of AI in higher education. It wasn’t a one-way exchange but a lively sharing of perspectives. Participants reflected on the lecture’s key insights and how these related to their own teaching experiences. Educators shared their encounters with AI, voiced their concerns, and explored the boundless possibilities brought forth by Web 4.0. Many participants seemed to concur that AI is an invaluable ally for educators, capable of addressing some …
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… on campus and in the inner city. Most sessions were fully booked well in advance. As expected, the vast majority of visitors came from the Netherlands, but there was also quite a bit of interest from abroad, mainly from Germany and Belgium. Positive experience Attendance may have been down from the 2019 peak year, but the rating given via QR code was very high: hovering around nine on average. Here are some of the immediate reactions to the programme presentations and Q&A sessions: “Lots of information provided in an open and friendly manner. Wonderful experience!” - Psychology “Very lucid session full of information.” – Data Science and Artificial Intelligence “Clear insights provided on academic and social aspects of studying in Maastricht by both presenters. Thanx!” – Medicine/Geneeskunde …
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… state’ to the situation. When someone is under stress, avoiding danger is paramount. From an evolutionary perspective, this is a smart adaptation. But if someone is constantly under stress and their reward system is only set to avoid negative experiences and no longer to obtain positive stimuli, you can understand how this can lead to depression or anxiety disorders.” If you expect a reward, but you don't receive it, something happens with those dopamine cells. Research “In my research on …
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… about the journey. “We want to include every moment, big and small. From longer interviews to short encounters with people in each region. When someone asks what we are doing, it makes my day. These wholesome conversations add a special touch to the experience.” Text: Editorial Office Photos: Joris Hilterman … Alumnus Alessandro Portante is running twenty marathons in twenty days across the twenty regions of his home country Italy, a challenge he calls Project Venti. How does one come up with the …
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Maastricht Sustainability Institute (MSI) of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) has successfully applied for funding in the ‘Driving Urban Transitions’ program of NWO/ JPI Urban Europe. Three new transdisciplinary projects with international partners have recently started, with one new postdoctoral researcher each.
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… of knowledge in a context that is as close as possible to the actual situation in which the student will be using it. We have no doubt that our partners will be able to find theoretical knowledge without us. But it’s precisely in terms of application, experience and the practical lessons we have learnt that we can offer support and contribute ideas. This is where we can really add value. It can also be helpful if we show examples from our own healthcare practice to help students understand what …
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… used in healthcare centres. I think more variation would be better, also for the elderly.” Phat, that brown fat “Our research into brown fat in adults that can be activated at colder temperatures, as well as how women and men differ in the way they experience temperatures, received a lot of media attention. I do notice that awareness of this is growing in society, but it’s slow. Our current research further elaborates on the basic physiological mechanisms behind the activation of brown fat. For …
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… the two properly and permanently after a problem. Where two components meet, it is delicate. We are currently researching how we can properly reattach soft tendons or ligaments to the hard bone. That way, we can help many relatively young people who experience this. I hope to realize another successful operation before my retirement. We shall see. As it stands, I will be working on this for the next fifteen years. text: Antoinette van der Vorst … As a scientist, it is your dream to develop or …