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![La Via Campesina: Small Scale farmers cooling down the Earth](/sites/default/files/2024-04/pic%20blog%2022%20april.png)
When talking about the commons, it is worthwhile to go back into history of the commons. One historical landmark is the Magna Carta, established in 1215 ensuring the rights for people to access the woodlands for fuel and heating. Back in these days, the woodlands were what these days fossil fuels are, the material tool for survival. The traders and the bourgeoisie (the city people), wanted this part of the Magna Carta not to be mentioned.
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According to sociologists Rolf van der Velden and Arie Glebbeek, education is in a deep crisis. More and more people are pursuing higher education in order to stay ahead of the rest, creating a veritable education race. Changes in education policy are not going to sufficiently turn the tide, the two warn in a recently published memorandum.
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Volgens sociologen Rolf van der Velden (UM) en Arie Glebbeek (RUG) verkeert het onderwijs in een diepe crisis. Steeds meer mensen volgen een opleiding in het hoger onderwijs om zo voor te blijven op de rest waardoor een ware onderwijswedloop ontstaat. Wijzigingen in het onderwijsbeleid gaan het tij niet voldoende keren, zo waarschuwen de twee in een onlangs gepubliceerd memorandum.
![Michael Jacobs](/sites/default/files/2024-04/Michael%20Jacobs%20afscheidsinterview%20012.jpg)
The surgeon who, defeated, leaves the operating room after hours of surgery, to tell the relatives that, unfortunately, the patient did not make it. This role, which most people only know from films and TV series, was one that vascular surgeon Michael Jacobs had to play more often in his career than he cared for. He never thought that he would also be assigned the role of patient. “All I thought was: I'm in the wrong movie. But I learned so much from it.” As he reaches the age of 67, he reflects on the 'four lives' he has had. And the fifth, which is about to begin.
![Omdoping van het Nanne de Vries Hooglerarenfonds](/sites/default/files/2024-04/20240410_1632182.jpg)
Het Nanne de Vries Hooglerarenfonds, voorheen bekend als het Hooglerarenfonds, is vernoemd ter ere van Nanne de Vries. In een interview bespreekt hij de oorsprong, missie en zijn toewijding om jonge wetenschappers te ondersteunen. Ondanks zijn recente pensionering en een strijd tegen kanker blijft De Vries actief, collega's oproepend om bij te dragen en de continuïteit van het fonds te waarborgen.
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On 2 April 2022, the Dutch government launched the “Zet ook de knop om” campaign to encourage households and businesses to save energy with practical tips. Maastricht University has responded to the government's call, yielding positive results!
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Op 2 april 2022 lanceerde de Rijksoverheid de campagne "Zet ook de knop om", om huishoudens en ondernemers met behulp van praktische tips te stimuleren om energie te besparen. De Universiteit Maastricht heeft gehoor gegeven aan de oproep van de Rijksoverheid, met een positief resultaat!
![Omdoping van het Nanne de Vries Hooglerarenfonds](/sites/default/files/2024-04/20240410_1632182.jpg)
The Nanne de Vries Professor's Fund, formerly known as the Professor's Fund, has been renamed in honour of Nanne de Vries. In an interview, he discusses its origins, mission, and his dedication to supporting young scientists. Despite recent retirement and a battle with cancer, De Vries remains active, calling on colleagues to contribute and ensuring the fund's continuity.
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Our lives are intertwined with smartphones, TVs, computer devices, and electronic appliances. However, the benefits they bring come at a price. Especially when consumers are encouraged to replace their devices rather than repair them.
It is a problem that will not disappear with a one-size-fits-all solution, says NUTRIM professor Gijs Goossens in L1 interview.