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20 May
UM 50 Alumni Homecoming
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23 May

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Professor Thomas Cleij reappointed as Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Executive Board of Maastricht University has reappointed Prof. Dr. Thomas Cleij as Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Thomas will continue to lead the faculty until March 2031.
Portrait Thomas Cleij

Gut bacterium may help maintain weight loss

Researchers at Maastricht University and Wageningen University & Research have made a promising discovery in the fight against obesity. A new clinical study shows that a specific gut bacterium may help limit weight regain after dieting.
Weight loss gut bacteria

Cyberattack Canvas Provider | Updates

In the first weekend of May, education software provider Canvas reported that user data had been stolen worldwide in a cyberattack. Maastricht University also uses Canvas. On this page, you can find updates and the latest information about the situation.
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HAS and Maastricht University strengthen collaboration in North Limburg

Today, Maastricht University (UM) and HAS green academy signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration in North Limburg. Together, they aim to further develop a strong knowledge and innovation ecosystem around Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
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Suzie: "What is happening in my home country keeps me up at night"

From Maastricht, Suzie Nzekui is fighting for women in her home country, Cameroon. With her Master’s in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, she is working to improve healthcare for women in the future.
Suzie leans on a railing and looks into the camera.

Beyond the token fruit basket and workplace fitness

Professor Tim Huijts studies positive health in the workplace. But what does positive health actually mean, and how can employers and employees put it into practice?
Tim Huijts