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Hylke Dijkstra appointed UM Europe Chair at Studio Europa Maastricht
Hylke Dijkstra will join Studio Europa Maastricht as Maastricht University (UM) Europe Chair on 1 September 2026. Studio Europa Maastricht is the centre of expertise at Maastricht University for Europe-related research, policy and public debate.
Responsible use of AI at school starts with parents
eEucation also stands to gain a great deal from the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence. Parents, in particular, can play a crucial role, which is why they are actively involved in a new project to develop teaching materials about AI.
“Epidemiology is more relevant than ever”
In 2026, the Department of Epidemiology at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Professors Matty Weijenberg and IJmert Kant on how the field has evolved and why it is more important today than ever before.
Why Open Science Matters: how the Barcelona Declaration makes research more impactful
With the signing of the Barcelona Declaration during the Open Science Festival Limburg, Maastricht University pushes for greater openness, autonomy, and collaboration in research. Why are Open Science and research information so important?
Maastricht University researchers lead €6.6 million NWO project on knowledge security
Maastricht researchers Prof. Dr. Hylke Dijkstra and Dr. Mariëlle Wijermars have received a €6.6 million research grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to study knowledge security in the Netherlands and Europe. They will lead a national consortium.
Aurélie Carlier uses mathematics to improve healthcare for women
Researcher Aurélie Carlier uses specialised computer models to investigate how men and women process medication differently. In 2025, she received both an award and a grant in recognition of her work.
