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Maastricht University (UM) is the youngest and most international university in the Netherlands that stands out for its global outlook, innovative education model and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.
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Pia Geffroy: a creative jack-of-all-trades
Maastricht University student Pia Geffroy blends pop and classical influences while honouring her father’s legacy—and learning that mental health matters as much as ambition.
Discover her story here 👉 edu.nl/ufgax
#StudentLife #Wellbeing
Maastricht University student Pia Geffroy blends pop and classical influences while honouring her father’s legacy—and learning that mental health matters as much as ambition.
Discover her story here 👉 edu.nl/ufgax
#StudentLife #Wellbeing
February 18, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Pia Geffroy: a creative jack-of-all-trades
Maastricht University student Pia Geffroy blends pop and classical influences while honouring her father’s legacy—and learning that mental health matters as much as ambition.
Discover her story here 👉 edu.nl/ufgax
#StudentLife #Wellbeing
Maastricht University student Pia Geffroy blends pop and classical influences while honouring her father’s legacy—and learning that mental health matters as much as ambition.
Discover her story here 👉 edu.nl/ufgax
#StudentLife #Wellbeing
From whirlwind schoolboy to #CERN physicist, Marcel Merk’s curiosity still centres on one question: why is there something rather than nothing? His search through beauty quarks, collaboration and slow science shows how discovery really works. Read more 👇 edu.nl/4xeqq
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
From whirlwind schoolboy to #CERN physicist, Marcel Merk’s curiosity still centres on one question: why is there something rather than nothing? His search through beauty quarks, collaboration and slow science shows how discovery really works. Read more 👇 edu.nl/4xeqq
Professors Hylke Dijkstra and Ron Heeren of Maastricht University have been appointed scientific members of the KHMW, the Netherlands’ oldest learned society (founded in 1752). Warm congratulations to both on this recognition of their work. Read more 🔗https://edu.nl/mt9uy
February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Professors Hylke Dijkstra and Ron Heeren of Maastricht University have been appointed scientific members of the KHMW, the Netherlands’ oldest learned society (founded in 1752). Warm congratulations to both on this recognition of their work. Read more 🔗https://edu.nl/mt9uy
AI has helped scientists from Heerlen, Maastricht and Leiden confirm a mysterious Roman stone is a real board game—and even reconstruct its rules nearly 2,000 years later. The discovery pushes strategy games further back in time. Curious to play it yourself? 🎲 Read more: edu.nl/u6cgy
#AI
#AI
February 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
AI has helped scientists from Heerlen, Maastricht and Leiden confirm a mysterious Roman stone is a real board game—and even reconstruct its rules nearly 2,000 years later. The discovery pushes strategy games further back in time. Curious to play it yourself? 🎲 Read more: edu.nl/u6cgy
#AI
#AI
In UM’s 50th anniversary year, we look back at stories that shape our connection with the city. ‘University in the Neighbourhood’ shows how researchers and residents in northwest Maastricht created meeting places, dialogue and healthier lives together. Read the story 👉 edu.nl/y6w9f
#UM50
#UM50
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In UM’s 50th anniversary year, we look back at stories that shape our connection with the city. ‘University in the Neighbourhood’ shows how researchers and residents in northwest Maastricht created meeting places, dialogue and healthier lives together. Read the story 👉 edu.nl/y6w9f
#UM50
#UM50
Stem op Gera Nagelhout voor de Vrouw in de Media Awards 2025! 🗳️ Gera, bijzonder hoogleraar aan UM, licht vaak de impact van financiële zorgen op gezondheid toe in de media. Jouw stem telt! Laat haar inspirerende stem niet ongehoord: edu.nl/4ugdr
#VrouwindeMediaAwards #StemOpGera
#VrouwindeMediaAwards #StemOpGera
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Stem op Gera Nagelhout voor de Vrouw in de Media Awards 2025! 🗳️ Gera, bijzonder hoogleraar aan UM, licht vaak de impact van financiële zorgen op gezondheid toe in de media. Jouw stem telt! Laat haar inspirerende stem niet ongehoord: edu.nl/4ugdr
#VrouwindeMediaAwards #StemOpGera
#VrouwindeMediaAwards #StemOpGera
Spring sunshine, smiling faces and a great atmosphere ☀️ Last Saturday’s Bachelor’s Open Day welcomed 2,218 prospective students—two thirds from the Netherlands. Turnout stayed high and feedback was very positive. Curious about the vibe? Watch the photo recap 👇
#BachelorsOpenDay #StudyAtUM
#BachelorsOpenDay #StudyAtUM
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Spring sunshine, smiling faces and a great atmosphere ☀️ Last Saturday’s Bachelor’s Open Day welcomed 2,218 prospective students—two thirds from the Netherlands. Turnout stayed high and feedback was very positive. Curious about the vibe? Watch the photo recap 👇
#BachelorsOpenDay #StudyAtUM
#BachelorsOpenDay #StudyAtUM
Heated tobacco isn’t a safe alternative to cigarettes, new research from Maastricht University and RIVM shows. Emissions still contain harmful substances, and short-term health effects are already measurable. Marketing claims don’t match the evidence. Read more 👉 edu.nl/kymxg
#PublicHealth
#PublicHealth
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Heated tobacco isn’t a safe alternative to cigarettes, new research from Maastricht University and RIVM shows. Emissions still contain harmful substances, and short-term health effects are already measurable. Marketing claims don’t match the evidence. Read more 👉 edu.nl/kymxg
#PublicHealth
#PublicHealth
🎥 Aftermovie – 50th Dies Natalis of UM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🎥 Aftermovie – 50th Dies Natalis of UM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
AI is transforming society — but without ethics, the consequences are real.
UM FSE's new Master’s in Responsible Data Science trains the next generation of IT professionals to build transparent, fair and sustainable AI systems.
Applications are open: lnkd.in/gwKtSFFm
#DataScience #EthicalAI
UM FSE's new Master’s in Responsible Data Science trains the next generation of IT professionals to build transparent, fair and sustainable AI systems.
Applications are open: lnkd.in/gwKtSFFm
#DataScience #EthicalAI
February 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM
AI is transforming society — but without ethics, the consequences are real.
UM FSE's new Master’s in Responsible Data Science trains the next generation of IT professionals to build transparent, fair and sustainable AI systems.
Applications are open: lnkd.in/gwKtSFFm
#DataScience #EthicalAI
UM FSE's new Master’s in Responsible Data Science trains the next generation of IT professionals to build transparent, fair and sustainable AI systems.
Applications are open: lnkd.in/gwKtSFFm
#DataScience #EthicalAI
From stand-up stages to innovation sessions 🎤➡️💡 Psychologist Michaël Van Damme now helps organisations collaborate, brainstorm and turn research into real-world impact—with humour along the way.
Discover his UM50 story on the new website: edu.nl/h3yd6
#UM50 #50YearsofUM
Discover his UM50 story on the new website: edu.nl/h3yd6
#UM50 #50YearsofUM
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
From stand-up stages to innovation sessions 🎤➡️💡 Psychologist Michaël Van Damme now helps organisations collaborate, brainstorm and turn research into real-world impact—with humour along the way.
Discover his UM50 story on the new website: edu.nl/h3yd6
#UM50 #50YearsofUM
Discover his UM50 story on the new website: edu.nl/h3yd6
#UM50 #50YearsofUM
Prof. Stef Kremers is working towards a smoke-free Randwyck campus at Maastricht University 🚬🚫 Smoking remains one of the biggest preventable health risks, making prevention, cessation and policy vital for public health. Read how his research is driving change 👉 edu.nl/tupt7 #PublicHealth #NoSmoking
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Prof. Stef Kremers is working towards a smoke-free Randwyck campus at Maastricht University 🚬🚫 Smoking remains one of the biggest preventable health risks, making prevention, cessation and policy vital for public health. Read how his research is driving change 👉 edu.nl/tupt7 #PublicHealth #NoSmoking
Depression treatments don’t work for everyone. New research from Maastricht University shows how heart-rate responses during brain stimulation can help personalise where the brain is stimulated — making therapy more precise and potentially more effective. 🧠❤️
Read more 👉 edu.nl/bhq4k
Read more 👉 edu.nl/bhq4k
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Depression treatments don’t work for everyone. New research from Maastricht University shows how heart-rate responses during brain stimulation can help personalise where the brain is stimulated — making therapy more precise and potentially more effective. 🧠❤️
Read more 👉 edu.nl/bhq4k
Read more 👉 edu.nl/bhq4k
Europe can no longer outsource its security. As US focus drifts and Russian aggression persists, fragmented defence and veto politics leave Europe exposed. Real autonomy means joint defence, shared strategy, and stronger societal resilience. Read more: edu.nl/k6jup
#EuropeanSecurity #Defence
#EuropeanSecurity #Defence
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Europe can no longer outsource its security. As US focus drifts and Russian aggression persists, fragmented defence and veto politics leave Europe exposed. Real autonomy means joint defence, shared strategy, and stronger societal resilience. Read more: edu.nl/k6jup
#EuropeanSecurity #Defence
#EuropeanSecurity #Defence
Roger Cox awarded honorary doctorate at #UM50 👏🏅
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
January 29, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Roger Cox awarded honorary doctorate at #UM50 👏🏅
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Peter Stenvinkel has been awarded an honorary doctorate during Maastricht University’s 50th Dies Natalis 👏
A pioneer in planetary & climate health, his interdisciplinary work bridges nephrology, sustainability and society.
🎥 Watch here why his research matters 👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
A pioneer in planetary & climate health, his interdisciplinary work bridges nephrology, sustainability and society.
🎥 Watch here why his research matters 👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
January 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Peter Stenvinkel has been awarded an honorary doctorate during Maastricht University’s 50th Dies Natalis 👏
A pioneer in planetary & climate health, his interdisciplinary work bridges nephrology, sustainability and society.
🎥 Watch here why his research matters 👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
A pioneer in planetary & climate health, his interdisciplinary work bridges nephrology, sustainability and society.
🎥 Watch here why his research matters 👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
🎓 Dissertation Prize 2025 for Dr Uyên Châu Nguyên 👏
During UM’s 50th Dies Natalis, Dr Nguyên was honoured for her PhD research on advanced cardiac imaging—helping improve diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.
Watch the #UM50 Dies Natalis recap 👉 edu.nl/63bum
@carimmaastricht.bsky.social
During UM’s 50th Dies Natalis, Dr Nguyên was honoured for her PhD research on advanced cardiac imaging—helping improve diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.
Watch the #UM50 Dies Natalis recap 👉 edu.nl/63bum
@carimmaastricht.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:41 PM
🎓 Dissertation Prize 2025 for Dr Uyên Châu Nguyên 👏
During UM’s 50th Dies Natalis, Dr Nguyên was honoured for her PhD research on advanced cardiac imaging—helping improve diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.
Watch the #UM50 Dies Natalis recap 👉 edu.nl/63bum
@carimmaastricht.bsky.social
During UM’s 50th Dies Natalis, Dr Nguyên was honoured for her PhD research on advanced cardiac imaging—helping improve diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.
Watch the #UM50 Dies Natalis recap 👉 edu.nl/63bum
@carimmaastricht.bsky.social
🎓 Master’s Student Prize winners 2025!
During our 50th Dies Natalis, eight master’s students were honoured for theses rated excellent. In this video, they explain their award-winning research. Watch & celebrate their achievement 👏
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
During our 50th Dies Natalis, eight master’s students were honoured for theses rated excellent. In this video, they explain their award-winning research. Watch & celebrate their achievement 👏
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
January 28, 2026 at 10:10 AM
🎓 Master’s Student Prize winners 2025!
During our 50th Dies Natalis, eight master’s students were honoured for theses rated excellent. In this video, they explain their award-winning research. Watch & celebrate their achievement 👏
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
During our 50th Dies Natalis, eight master’s students were honoured for theses rated excellent. In this video, they explain their award-winning research. Watch & celebrate their achievement 👏
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
50th Dies Natalis: looking back
Last Friday, UM marked 50 years of pioneering spirit at the Basilica of Saint Servatius. With King Willem-Alexander present, honorary doctorates, education prizes and a surprise André Rieu visit made it unforgettable.
🎥 Photos & full livestream: edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Last Friday, UM marked 50 years of pioneering spirit at the Basilica of Saint Servatius. With King Willem-Alexander present, honorary doctorates, education prizes and a surprise André Rieu visit made it unforgettable.
🎥 Photos & full livestream: edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
January 27, 2026 at 11:08 AM
50th Dies Natalis: looking back
Last Friday, UM marked 50 years of pioneering spirit at the Basilica of Saint Servatius. With King Willem-Alexander present, honorary doctorates, education prizes and a surprise André Rieu visit made it unforgettable.
🎥 Photos & full livestream: edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Last Friday, UM marked 50 years of pioneering spirit at the Basilica of Saint Servatius. With King Willem-Alexander present, honorary doctorates, education prizes and a surprise André Rieu visit made it unforgettable.
🎥 Photos & full livestream: edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
The UM Library is helping embed open, future-proof education at UM. Through the national OpenUp programme (Npuls), the library turns Open Science ambitions into everyday teaching practice—making learning more accessible, reusable, and sustainable. 👉 Read more (NL): edu.nl/g3ude
#OpenScience
#OpenScience
January 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The UM Library is helping embed open, future-proof education at UM. Through the national OpenUp programme (Npuls), the library turns Open Science ambitions into everyday teaching practice—making learning more accessible, reusable, and sustainable. 👉 Read more (NL): edu.nl/g3ude
#OpenScience
#OpenScience
Nicole Kornet wins Wynand Wijnen Education Prize 2025! 👏🏅
At the #UM50 Dies Natalis, we honoured Nicole Kornet for her exceptional work in education. She was recognised for her leadership in reforming the European Law Schoolcurriculum and bringing PBL principles to life.
📺 See her work here 👇
At the #UM50 Dies Natalis, we honoured Nicole Kornet for her exceptional work in education. She was recognised for her leadership in reforming the European Law Schoolcurriculum and bringing PBL principles to life.
📺 See her work here 👇
January 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Nicole Kornet wins Wynand Wijnen Education Prize 2025! 👏🏅
At the #UM50 Dies Natalis, we honoured Nicole Kornet for her exceptional work in education. She was recognised for her leadership in reforming the European Law Schoolcurriculum and bringing PBL principles to life.
📺 See her work here 👇
At the #UM50 Dies Natalis, we honoured Nicole Kornet for her exceptional work in education. She was recognised for her leadership in reforming the European Law Schoolcurriculum and bringing PBL principles to life.
📺 See her work here 👇
Honorary Doctorate | 50th Dies Natalis🏅
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Honorary Doctorate | 50th Dies Natalis🏅
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
Got a great idea to connect Maastricht University with society? 🤝 As part of #UM50, we’re offering up to €5,000 for initiatives that contribute to this goal!
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Got a great idea to connect Maastricht University with society? 🤝 As part of #UM50, we’re offering up to €5,000 for initiatives that contribute to this goal!
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
UM’s 50th Dies Natalis came with a musical surprise: André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra 🎻✨
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
January 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
UM’s 50th Dies Natalis came with a musical surprise: André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra 🎻✨
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
👑 Royal visit at UM’s 50th Dies Natalis
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
January 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
👑 Royal visit at UM’s 50th Dies Natalis
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM