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Fewer new members for Maastricht student associations

Fewer new members for Maastricht student associations

“I skipped lectures in order to be able to perform”
Interview

“I skipped lectures in order to be able to perform”

Former UM student releases first album
From November, employees will report in sick with just ‘one press of a button’
News

From November, employees will report in sick with just ‘one press of a button’

Part two of the Integrated Operational Management
Just another rainy Tuesday
Column

Just another rainy Tuesday

"I sit in my kitchen window and watch the cars swim by"
“I’ve explained to my parents that I’m doing my best, but a 7 is not a bad grade in the Netherlands”
Interview

“I’ve explained to my parents that I’m doing my best, but a 7 is not a bad grade in the Netherlands”

Students on their future plans
More articles

News & Background

A coach for every student

A coach for every student

House of Representatives urges bill on internationalisation
News

House of Representatives urges bill on internationalisation

Omtzigt and Hermans wish to curb the right to student financing for EER students
Match Houses project ends
News

Match Houses project ends

“The problem is in the supply of houses"
“At other associations, you don’t make friends if you don’t booze”
Background

“At other associations, you don’t make friends if you don’t booze”

New student association Fugax opposes drinking culture
Being bored during lectures and no diplomas in Groningen
Splinters

Being bored during lectures and no diplomas in Groningen

Short news from Maastricht or elsewhere in the country
More news and background

People

“I’ve explained to my parents that I’m doing my best, but a 7 is not a bad grade in the Netherlands”

“I’ve explained to my parents that I’m doing my best, but a 7 is not a bad grade in the Netherlands”

“I don’t want to be the one that breaks us apart again”
Interview

“I don’t want to be the one that breaks us apart again”

Series: students about their future
Interview

"I would be a coward if I didn’t try and make something of my life"

Opening of the academic year with keynote speaker Yama Saraj: on mental strength and resilience
Interview

"The cleanliness of Maastricht is striking"

Portrait of INKOM participant: Lina Medica from Croatia
The right place for a well-read cheerleader
Interview

The right place for a well-read cheerleader

Portrait of INKOM participant: Sofija Cvetkova from Lithuania
More People

Science

Assessing the consequences of new legislation on border regions

Assessing the consequences of new legislation on border regions

“Activists on the A12 motorway have to be careful not to alienate the people”
Interview

“Activists on the A12 motorway have to be careful not to alienate the people”

Lecture by philosopher Lieven de Cauter on the importance of rigorous actions
‘Education sector should demand compensation from AI companies’
Interview

‘Education sector should demand compensation from AI companies’

Interview with internet pioneer Marleen Stikker
“Let’s try to prevent a recurrence of what happened with psychedelics in the sixties”
Science

“Let’s try to prevent a recurrence of what happened with psychedelics in the sixties”

Winner Hustinx prize Natasha Mason studies psychedelic drugs and cannabis
The Netherlands wins 44 European starting grants
News

The Netherlands wins 44 European starting grants

UM-researcher receives one and a half million euros for brain research
More Science

Columns & Opinion

How to have a fellowship

How to have a fellowship

Just another rainy Tuesday
Column

Just another rainy Tuesday

"I sit in my kitchen window and watch the cars swim by"
A stolen Bazooka
Editorial

A stolen Bazooka

"That fear has stayed with me my entire life. It turned me into a goody-two-shoes"
More activities than fingers
Column

More activities than fingers

Check! Theatre? Check! Column writing, internship, and sports? Check, check, check
Tired eyes around five PM
Editorial

Tired eyes around five PM

Mastering the skill of being a good colleague
More columns and opinion

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