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… clients who worked with our students. Through the use of integrative methods our students can provide clear, well supported advice for regional sustainability challenges. This takes the guesswork out of decisions for the sustainability problems. Experience has shown us that oftentimes the students can find creative and surprising new opportunities to tackle stubborn problems, clearly explaining lessons learned based on factual data. The project finale was held at Tapijnkazerne with a large …
… to learn more about the programmes on offer. The information markets, workshops and presentations about individual programmes were well-attended. The visitors took the opportunity to meet current master’s students and get to know more about their experience with studying and living in Maastricht. UM staff were at hand to share information about applications and admissions and offer career advice. Master Open Day presentations Impressions from the Open Day on 30 November 2019 Photos by Quinten …
… programmes. They learned about Problem-Based Learning, the International Classroom and other key features of studying at Maastricht University (UM). Of course, many took the opportunity to meet current UM students and get to know more about their experience with studying and living in Maastricht. UM staff were at hand to share information about applications and admissions and offer career advice. Finally, there were drinks and snacks to wrap up the day in an informal setting. Master's Open Day …
… about events in Maastricht and provides notifications. Team Rodrigo: MyUM app . Shows real time student information, such as your schedule, grades, deadlines and assignment tasks. Team Tsigned: FeedUp app . Allows students to evaluate their study experiences. Team Myles: ReSearch app . Helps UM researchers find participants for their research, such as surveys or experiments. Team ILPMasters: SmartSchedule app . Constructs a schedule of weekly activities based on personal preferences and …
… meeting. This marked the first two-day meeting since the network's launch 1.5 years ago. The network was established to foster collaboration and exploration of educational themes, providing Dutch CTLs with a platform to share their knowledge and experiences. CTLs hold a pivotal role in the National Growth Fund programme (NPULS) , contributing to the ongoing professionalisation and development of teachers and educators. During the meeting, discussions centred around the exchange of ideas …
… naturally, the theme featured prominently in the education minister’s meeting with staff and students of YUFE, the Alliance of Young Universities for Europe's Future led by Maastricht University. YUFE students Jagoda Frost and Tim Dings shared their experiences of choosing academic programmes at other universities within the Alliance and stressed the opportunities and flexibility that YUFE offers to create your own personalised European learning path. Speak Up! At the end of the visit, professor …
… Day was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees praising both the informational sessions and the informal interactions with students and staff. Out of around 250 visitors who took the time to complete a brief survey, the vast majority rated their experience as 'useful' to 'very useful', with only 1% indicating they would have preferred not to attend. A big thumbs up Participants specifically appreciated the 'friendliness and approachability of the staff and student ambassadors', the … and even the 'quality of the vegan cake'. One attendee described the Open Day as offering "An easy route to information." Another highlighted the blend of useful presentations with the opportunity for personal interactions as a key to an enjoyable experience: "The presentation was very useful and gave a great overview. It was a nice extra that you got the chance to mingle more with current students and speak to some of the staff, and look through some of the course books. Even though I am not a …
… the programmes we offer.” The visitors browsed the information markets and joined workshops, presentations and in-depth sessions on the individual programmes. Many took the opportunity to meet current master’s students and get to know more about their experience with studying and living in Maastricht. UM staff were at hand to share information about applications and admissions and offer career advice. And, of course, there were drinks and snacks to wrap up the day in an informal setting. Master Open …
… speaker Donovan Livingston and by Hermien Miltenburg who advised parents on how to best support their children in choosing a study programme. The Student Room Escape at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences allowed participants to experience how busy and fun student life can be. Also popular were the green screen photo booths, the robot demonstrations and the quizzes. This open day was the first to allow visitors to make use of the UM Open Day app, which we developed ourselves. …
… what is strong instead of what is wrong in any situation, especially at university. Later, the Sense-Based Education Workshop posed a seemingly peculiar question: "What does your teaching smell like?" Indeed, these days were filled with a multitude of experiences that go beyond words. You just had to be there. And next year, you can be! By Munshya Mupela, Student Assistant at EDLAB UM Education Days Presentations The workshop presentations are available in the EDLAB group on the Maastricht …