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UM websites and systems accessible again following security update

21 October 2026

The UM has carried out security updates on its main websites and systems in response to vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language, which is used across large parts of the internet. Most of the platforms are accessible again.

Dr Melanie Sauerland and Professor Miet Vanderhallen

Why don’t suspects talk? “We’re quick to think: they must be guilty”

14 October 2026

Legal researchers Dr Melanie Sauerland and Professor Miet Vanderhallen study why suspects exercise their right to remain silent — and what consequences this may have.

Brightlands Circular Space: a testing ground for plastic recycling

8 October 2026

On 7 October, Brightlands Circular Space officially opened its doors at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. This new facility helps circular plastics move from laboratory to factory more quickly.

No prosecution of student over Instagram post

2 October 2026

On Friday 2 October, the Public Prosecution Service announced that no criminal offences had been committed in connection with a video posted on social media by a UM student from Gaza.

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Research into Roman gaming stone nominated for Quest science award

30 September 2026

In February 2026, research into a Roman gaming stone from Heerlen made headlines around the world. Now, it has been nominated for the Quest science award. Help us win and cast your vote!

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“Historically speaking, propaganda was rarely a pure lie”

30 September 2026

Researchers from four faculties are working together to understand how disinformation emerges and spreads. One of the researchers is historian Betto van Waarden. “Historically speaking, propaganda was rarely a pure lie.”

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