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… 9 March 2020 Search results Across the EU and the US , the percentage of female tenured faculty hovers between 20% and 33%. Here at the School of Business and Economics (SBE), the situation is just as alarming: as of 2018, despite over half of all SBE’s PhDs being awarded to women, women only make up 13% of the faculty’s full professors. In the lead up to International Women’s Day last Sunday 8 March, we spoke with … is not one cause for the issue, so you can’t work with just one solution. It is a challenging and multi-faceted problem. Yes, some women opt out of academia; however, you can also say that some women opt out under a system that we have created. Starting an academic career means taking on a temporary job for six years with a lot of risk and uncertainty. We know that women are more risk-averse than men. Furthermore, this time in a woman’s life is usually during the same period she may want to … long way to go, the different initiatives taking place at SBE are a reason to be hopeful for the future. ‘We need to keep the pressure on.’ says Peter ‘This will not stop being a priority until we have successfully created an environment in which all groups can flourish.’ In the spotlight Lisa Andersson and Roselinde Kessels were both awarded Elinor Ostrom grants this year. We reached out to them to find out a bit more about their research. Lisa Andersson Lisa Andersson , research fellow at the …
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… 8 November 2021 Search results A large turnout and a good atmosphere, the first on-campus Bachelor’s Open Day since the beginning of the COVID crisis was a great success. Over 3200 prospective students visited the faculties of Maastricht University last Saturday. In a safe and responsible way. Face masks, keeping distance and other anti-COVID measures; Saturday's Bachelor Open Day was not quite as it used to be, but both participants and organisers were happy … held on campus once again. Tasting the atmosphere and exploring the campus and the city is and remains an important aspect of choosing a study and that was what everyone was able to do on Saturday. Open Day 6 November 2021 3211 visitors Most visited faculties: FHML, SBE, FASoS Images from the Bachelor's Open Day Previous slide Next slide Photos by Jasper Kijk in de Vegte Prospective students received information about our programmes, our Problem-Based Learning method and what it’s like to study in Maastricht. They …
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… 24 July 2023 Search results SBE alumnus Maxime Croisé (Renneboog) did not follow the typical career-path as you would expect from someone graduating from a Business School. When most of his fellow SBE alumni were signing contracts to work for various companies, Maxime followed … joined an online magic club, where I connected with magicians worldwide. This community provided an outlet for my passion and allowed me to perform and learn from other artists during a time when face-to-face contact was limited. Furthermore, I also started leveraging magic to make the coursework at UM more fun. For instance, whenever I had to give presentations or facilitate online courses, I blended magic tricks with the course material to make it more fun. Reflecting on those times, I realized … over 70 countries, and I am proud to be part of the Belgian delegation of 20 candidates. Coincidentally, this is the first year a team from Belgium is participating. The event features various highlights, including a Parade of Nations and a worldwide webcast where the world's greatest champions will be chosen. One of the most exciting moments is the spectacular opening ceremony, which showcases a colorful parade of nations. Additionally, the highly anticipated and invaluable Worldstars® training …
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… 4 March 2020 Search results Luana Russo has been elected in the European Consortium for Political Research ( ECPR ) Steering Committee of the Standing Group of Political Methodology ( SGPM ). This Standing Group is one of the larger in the ECPR network, and it organises activities such as panels in the most important conferences in the field of political science, workshops, and networking events. The Steering Committee is composed of five members, and it … with ECPR General Committee. More in general, the SGPM focuses on the use of methods in the discipline of political science. … Luana Russo has been elected in the European Consortium for Political Research ( ECPR ) Steering Committee of the Standing Group of Political Methodology ( SGPM ). … Luana Russo has been elected in the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) Steering Committee of the Standing Group of Political Methodology (SGPM). … FASoS researcher Luana Russo elected as a …
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… UM Global Studies Scholarship Search results A UM Global Studies Scholarship allowed Tho Thi to come from Ho Chi Minh City to Maastricht to study Global Studies, the interdisciplinary bachelor’s programme around complex global issues taught by all six faculties. Here, she talks about her long journey to realising her ambition to study abroad. “It has always been my dream to study abroad,” remembers Tho Thi. “The Vietnamese education system is very conservative; everything is based on rote learning. There’s not much freedom to question or do your own research.” Fortunately, Tho’s family situation encouraged critical thinking and navigating ambiguity. Her mother’s parents were fighting for the US military, whereas her father’s fought for the Vietnamese communist party. “I grew up seeing things from different perspectives.” UM and Global Studies are an ideal fit then – but Tho admits that the main issue for students like her is financial: “It … students from the Global South. “I loved just how inclusive the scholarship is. You don’t have to be fresh out of high school, it doesn’t have to be your first application, the letter of recommendation doesn’t have to be from an academic, etc.” The website provided all the information necessary to start writing the application, which however required a lot of self-reflection and research. “Everything went exactly according to schedule and I was very excited when I received the good news.” Tho …
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… 9 October 2023 Search results Saturday’s Bachelor's Open Day was a success, with more than 3000 prospective students flocking to our six faculties. The event also attracted a significant online audience. Equally impressive: the good vibes and the high rating our programme presentations received, averaging at 8.9. We were fortunate with the weather, as it remained mostly sunny and dry. … students. Many presentations included engaging Q&A sessions, and at the information markets and fairs, aspiring students could connect with staff and student ambassadors alike. The new Brain Science programme, a joint initiative involving three faculties, turned out to be very popular. On-campus experience Open days at Maastricht University offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore your academic options. You can immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of our faculties, gain insights … in-person and online elements relayed on our online Open Day platform. Additionally, we hosted special activities on social media, including a live campus tour and a live information fair, both on Instagram. Emilia Góralska Student Assistant at SBE and current MSc Human Decision Science student with a Business Engineering bachelor's degree A photo gallery Bachelor's Open Day, 7 October 2023 The Bachelor's Open Day at Maastricht University is held twice a year to help prospective students make …
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… 8 September 2020 Search results During the Introduction week last August, students from 28 countries and scholars from all UM faculties kicked off the new Bachelor Global Studies. The Global Studies team is happy to share impressions of the festive and well-distanced launch in the Theater aan het Vrijthof. Despite the pandemic, the first cohort of 68 students includes … more about our programme or to find out how you could get involved, don't hesitate to contact the Global Studies team . Impression of the Offical launch … During the Introduction week last August, students from 28 countries and scholars from all UM faculties kicked off the new Bachelor Global Studies. The Global Studies team is happy to share impressions of the festive and well-distanced launch in the Theater aan het Vrijthof. … Students from 28 countries and scholars from all UM faculties and kicked off the new Bachelor Global Studies during the Introduction week in August. … Succesful launch BSc Global Studies …
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… 24 April 2017 Search results ITEM’s scientific coordinator and MCEL researcher, dr. Alexander Hoogenboom, has been awarded ‘first place’ in the European Law Faculties Association 2016 doctoral thesis competition on European law for his thesis Balancing Student Mobility Rights and National Higher Education Autonomy in the European Union. The official announcement can be found here . Alexander would like to … friends, family and colleagues for their company, trust and support throughout the writing process. Faculty of Law … ITEM’s scientific coordinator and MCEL researcher, dr. Alexander Hoogenboom, has been awarded ‘first place’ in the European Law Faculties Association 2016 doctoral thesis competition on European law for his thesis Balancing Student Mobility Rights and National Higher Education Autonomy in the European Union. The official announcement can be found here . Alexander would like to … once again his supervisors for their insights and comments, as well as his partner, friends, family and colleagues for their company, trust and support throughout the writing process. … MCEL Researcher A. Hoogeboom receives award in European Law Faculties Association 2016 doctoral thesis competition on European law … Award in European Law …
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… 1 March 2019 Search results The inner-city faculties (led by FASoS) received the confirmation of finances for the Marie Curie COFUND trainingsprogramme LIMES. LIMES is a doctoral programme for 13 talented PhD candidates in the domain of the Humanities and Social Sciences, centred around the … PhD students will, under the supervision of Ellen Vos, be working at our Faculty on the topic: ‘The Role of EU agencies in ‘hardening and softening’ of borders in the EU’. The recruitment process is been initiated. Faculty of Law … The inner-city faculties (led by FASoS) received the confirmation of finances for the Marie Curie COFUND trainingsprogramme LIMES. LIMES is a doctoral programme for 13 talented PhD candidates in the domain of the Humanities and Social Sciences, centred around the … One of these PhD students will, under the supervision of Ellen Vos, be working at our Faculty on the topic: ‘The Role of EU agencies in ‘hardening and softening’ of borders in the EU’. The recruitment process is been initiated. … The inner-city faculties (led by FASoS) received the confirmation of finances for the Marie Curie COFUND trainingsprogramme LIMES. … COFUND PhD financing! …