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Deciphering ancient games with AI: “Humans simply take far too long”
UM researchers reconstruct the lost rules of games from ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages
Science
What are the health benefits of outdoor play? Freezers full of baby poo may hold the answer
UM research on the role of soil microbes in preventing allergies
News
Strict smartphone bans in secondary schools are not necessarily better
UM research on school students’ well-being
Science
UM students score higher with more nationalities in tutorials
Results of thousands of Maastricht bachelor students examined
Science
“You’re a molecule – you need to jump. Put on your trainers”
UM PhD candidate wins science dance contest
Science
Preventing injuries with 'smart shoes': “I can imagine athletes wearing them”
Researchers at Maastricht developing software that gives instructions during sports
News
Heat stress, poor air quality and water pollution
New FHML institute focuses on health impacts of climate change
News
UM researchers: people with diabetes benefit from natural daylight
Natural light is better for our biological clock than artificial light
Interview
“Biodiversity loss poses enormous risks to our health”
Honorary doctorate for nephrologist Peter Stenvinkel
Science
A game of cat and mouse with online scammers: "They have more options every day"
How Maastricht researchers help the police track down cybercriminals
Background
The snack bar as a neutral meeting place
Researchers and locals foster mutual understanding at ‘Chips Talk’
Science
The shape of malaria
Sensor developed in Maastricht detects disease quickly and cheaply
Background
“Saying goodbye to our most advanced scanner was a huge sacrifice”
By giving up the 9.4T, the neuroscientists hope to secure the replacement of the other two scanners
News
UPDATE - Incorrect figures used in fight against obesity
UM removes three-year-old article from website
Interview
“We need to breathe and eat; we do not need to wage war”
Primatologist Carel van Schaik to deliver Tans Lecture on why humans fight each other
Interview
“Anywhere in the world, you can recognise a hospital by its smell”
A collection of 26 essays exploring hospital life through objects
Podcast
Podcast - episode 8 Exploring digital boundaries and capturing the virtual flag
Observant Podcast: audio sidekick to Maastricht University's independent weekly paper
Science
Muting the ear-splitting noise
Tackling tinnitus through deep brain stimulation
Background
“If you disagree with me, you are a bad person”
How polarisation happens
Podcast
Podcast - episode 7 "Make the most of your time as a student, it’s the foundation for everything that comes next"
Observant Podcast: audio sidekick to Maastricht University's independent weekly paper
News
Ig Nobel Prize: Germans speak better Dutch after a few drinks
Satirical ‘Nobel Prizes’ for studies that first make people laugh, and then make them think
Science
Not so cool: popular ice baths are not that great for your muscles
Cold is bad for circulation and muscle recovery, Maastricht research shows
News
Ritalin won’t help you get better grades
UM research on ADHD drugs as study aids
Background
“When will Putin and Netanyahu stop? Only when it really costs them too much”
Why occupations are doomed to fail
Science
Secretly using AI at work? “We should be more open about it”
Hustinx Prize goes to research on AI in the workplace
Science
"Anyone can watch tv to recover from work, but it's better to knit"
Psychologist and UM alum wins award for thesis on creativity and job satisfaction
Background
“We’re testing things that have never been built before”
Test facility for Einstein Telescope is taking shape
Science
"Every patient, man or woman, is pushed through the same funnel”
Medical treatments are still primarily tailored to men
Science
Preparing for a world without antibiotics
UM researchers take on the fight against bacteria
Interview
“Being stared at makes you feel stressed about your appearance”
Dies Natalis FHML Master’s Thesis Prize winner: Valérie D’Hondt
Interview
“The Voice gave me the idea for my thesis topic”
Dies Natalis Master’s Thesis Prize winner in Law: Myra Alon
Interview
“When you’re the root cause of the climate crisis, of course, sustainability measures are scary”
How the Shells of the world thwart efforts to tackle the climate crisis
Background
Impact of Trump's 'war on science': “The uncertainty is the worst part”
What do the new American policies mean for research in Europe?
Interview
The influence of the “love hormone” on male gaze behaviour
Dies Natalis Master’s Thesis Prize winner in Neuroscience: Katarzyna Lase
Interview
“The more extreme you are, the more votes you get: that idea is just wrong”
Polarised Germany goes to the polls on Sunday
Science
“For every disappearance, the immediate question is, how are you going to tackle this? There are opportunities there”
Faculty of Law and Amber Alert Europe join forces in the fight against missing persons
Science
“So much research that is just gathering dust on a shelf”
PhD researchers share evidence-based health tips
Science
The difficult fight against dirty shipping fuel
Dissertation Prize goes to legal researcher Giulia Giardi
Interview
Hormones are important, “but not as important as genes”
Max Nieuwdorp to deliver Catharina Pijls Lecture on the role and influence of hormones
Background
“If she hadn’t taken that risk, we’d still be hesitating”
Honorary doctorate for brain researcher Katrin Amunts
News
Good air quality does not lead to higher grades
A researcher compared tutorial groups in old and renovated SBE buildings
Background
“Have all possibilities been checked off on this murder case?”
Television series based on a cold case project at Maastricht University
Background
Studium Generale lecture: the Swiftian Turn in academia
“Women have every reason to be angry, but it’s often not taken seriously”
Background
“Far right has found the right formula”
To what extent can politicians like Trump and Wilders be called fascists?
Interview
Why are people afraid to speak in front of a group?
Towards a deeper understanding of social anxiety
News
Two ERC Consolidator grants of 2 million euro to Maastricht
Netherlands wins 37 grants in total
Science
"Law suits are not a magic bullet for combatting climate change”
Lawyer Jana Nysten examined climate law suits around the globe
Science
“The earth here still holds so many Roman surprises”
South Limburg was once teeming with wealthy Romans
Background
“I am old and standing in young people’s way”
Playful T-shirt campaign launched to spark dialogue about ageism
Science
From cow farts to salt-eating bacteria
UM students win iGEM medal for fifth year in a row
News
“Let’s set a good example at UM – wear a helmet!”
Doctors report a rise in serious accidents involving fat bikes and e-bikes
Science
Natural or unnatural death? “The question should be, ‘Why did this person die?’”
The Dutch system of postmortem investigation has serious flaws, says forensic physician and PhD graduate
News
New tool helps weigh pros and cons of being open about your mental health
When do you tell you colleagues or fellow students?
Science
Staying focused in a fighter jet: “Another cup of coffee won’t quite do the trick”
Flight surgeon Yara Wingelaar-Jagt investigated the use of stimulants in the Air Force
Interview
“More cases of child abuse are now being identified”
UM research leading to better child interviews
Interview
“Always ask yourself, ‘How will this affect the poorest in society?’”
Gijsbert Vonk: "In the childcare benefit scandal the government used every means at its disposal to combat fraud"
Science
A new era for fossil hunting in Maastricht: “You could be standing right on top of a mosasaur”
First-ever UM research in ENCI quarry
Background
“The message for politicians: a lot of international graduates stay here”
UM research centre ROA studied retention rates of international students
News
Three European Starting Grants for Maastricht University
Internationals bag prizes for The Netherlands
Science
Fresh air, fresh mind: “Focus on what works, not what feels good”
A good workplace also requires plenty of fresh air
Interview
Roller skating for dementia awareness
“We often know little about the participants in dementia research”
Interview
“Preventing adoption abuses is almost impossible”
Elvira Loibl awarded Hustinx Prize for research into illegal adoption
Reportage
“I have lost faith in science”
Improvisation theatre about scientific communication
Interview
“When someone enters, we immediately say: ‘Take a seat!’”
Too much sitting is ingrained in our culture, but there is a solution
Interview
“No sector has a greater impact on climate change and biodiversity than agriculture”
Series: The societal impact of UM research
Science
Speaking Limburgish in preschool
The societal impact of UM research
Interview
“I want to do science all my life”
Dies Natalis Master's Prize Winner: Jarno Koetsier
Interview
Putin’s modern bazookas in our pockets
Dies Natalis Master's Prize Winner: Anne-Sophie Oppor
Interview
Schoolchildren are called in sick more often than previously thought
The societal impact of UM research
Interview
"The earth may be divided into states, the environment is not"
Dies Natalis Master's Prize Winner: Judith van Veldhuizen
Interview
Does our brain work the same as ChatGPT?
Dies Natalis Master's Thesis Prize Winner: Leonard Niekerken
Interview
Intestinal bacterium repairs marl walls
Another prize for Maastricht students
Interview
A new degree programme? Maastricht research determines in part whether there will be one
The societal impact of UM research
Interview
Changing the world with stories
Dies Natalis Master's Thesis Prize Winner: Lotte de Lint
Background
“Non-judgemental listening is what we need in healthcare”
Piet Leroy, paediatrician and professor: medical procedures often have a major impact on children
Interview
“Set your own boundaries”
Dies Natalis Master's Thesis Prize Winner: Jairo Lommen
Interview
Dreaming of a ‘spot clinic’: Scanning for skin cancer can speed up the diagnostic process
The societal impact of UM research
Interview
Bright balloons for better treatment
Dies Natalis Master's Thesis Prize Winner: Esmée Vaes
Interview
Plastics in the adolescent stage: “There’s still a lot of room for improvement”
The societal impact of UM research
Science
“You don’t expect hammers, guns and glass flying all over the place at TEFAF”
Analysis of a jewellery theft
Interview
“Criticism, something you have to learn to deal with”
Dies Natalis Master’s Thesis Prize Winner: Adam Shier
News
Milene Bonte appointed as member of scientific society
Bonte will be part of the Royal Holland Society of Sciences
Background
“It’s not every day that your work has such a profound impact on a person’s life”
The societal impact of UM research
Background
Faster, more comprehensive and more precise
Dissertation Prize goes to PhD research on new imaging technique
Background
Fake reviews of scientific articles discovered
Some journals check all reviews for authenticity, others do not
Background
“Miles ahead of the rest”: honorary doctorates for two political scientists and an economist
Awards during Foundation Day celebrations
Interview
“Symphony orchestras are well-oiled machines; they don’t tend to initiate change”
The societal impact of UM research
News
No Rubicon grants for UM
Utrecht and Nijmegen snagged the most scholarships
Interview
Save on health care costs? Prevent the elderly from falling
Annual Encouragement Award for the best thesis in Health Sciences
Background
Another visit to the Medical Research Ethics Committee? Never mind, “we will choose a different research question”
FPN researchers are critical of bureaucracy concerning privacy and ethics
Interview
“If PVV remains on the sidelines again, anger will only increase”
Interview with political philosopher Sjaak Koenis
Interview
Breast reconstruction using the patient’s own fat cells
The societal impact of UM research
Science
More than just cuddling donkeys
Mindfulness with donkeys for people suffering with burn-out issues
Interview
‘Limburg Living Lab’ gains ground outside of the Netherlands
New labs are expected to be opened abroad
Background
Global co-operation preferable to rivalry
Everyone benefits from co-operation
Science
“Monsters don’t exist”
Maastricht research into the rights of children on the West Bank, of Palestinian children and Israeli settlers’ children
Interview
“A relief for patients, appointment coordinators and doctors”
The societal impact of UM research
News
Two UM researchers receive KNAW Early Career Award
In total twelve prize winners
Interview
“I quite like activist science”
On the societal impact of UM research
Interview
Why medical interns are chronically dissatisfied
Professor Richard Koopmans’ farewell speech