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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 19h

Propaganda was rarely a pure lie. History shows that persuasion can work through selective facts and framing. Maastricht University researchers are studying what this can teach us about today’s disinformation - and how to stay resilient without distrusting everything. bit.ly/4z9vw2E

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Every minute counts in stroke care. New Maastricht University research shows catheter treatment can remain cost-effective even when given 6–24 hours after symptoms begin, helping expand treatment options for selected patients. More information at bit.ly/4yWZW7Z

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔬 Zaterdag is het zover! Op 3 oktober opent UM haar deuren voor kinderen, jongeren én ouders. Ontdek onze labs, ontmoet onderzoekers en doe mee aan leuke en interactieve activiteiten. 👉 Bekijk het programma hier: edu.nl/uknvu #WvdW26 #WeekendVanDeWetenschap #MaastrichtUniversity

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Can Limburg become the brain-healthiest province in the Netherlands? UM’s Sebastian Köhler and his team are taking dementia prevention from research into daily life — through public campaigns, lifestyle interventions and new brain-healthy neighbourhoods in South Limburg. 🧠 edu.nl/fw9fy

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Could AI bring an ancient Roman game back to life? 🔬 Maastricht University researchers used 3D scans + AI to reconstruct a game found on a Roman stone from Heerlen. Now it’s nominated for the Quest Science Award 2026. Will you vote for FSE? bit.ly/4hp1VL4

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"Geriatric medicine is the specialty of the future” 🏥 As our population ages, geriatric medicine is evolving to meet increasingly complex care needs. At Maastricht University, Janine Collet and trainee Femke Deguelle reflect on how the field has changed - and where it’s heading. bit.ly/4xLOcEx

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

💡 How can we prevent disease as a result of climate change? At Maastricht University, the new Climate Health Institute is studying the health effects of heat, water and air pollution - with a focus on those most at risk. What should climate-health research prioritise? More info at bit.ly/4xLOcEx

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Who makes Open Science actually work? Often, it’s data stewards, librarians, technicians and IT staff whose contribution stays largely invisible. A new UM project is studying their role — and how that work can get the recognition it deserves. 💡 edu.nl/hwwgt

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What can the military and medical worlds learn from each other about education? In his PhD research, Steven Hornstra (FHML/SHE) explores how these two fields approach education and what they can learn from one another. Read the interview 👇 shorturl.at/f5Qas

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Het programma voor Weekend van de Wetenschap in Maastricht staat live! 🔬 Op zaterdag 3 oktober opent Maastricht University haar deuren voor nieuwsgierige kinderen, jongeren én ouders. Ontdek hier het programma: edu.nl/uknvu #WvdW26

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Have a chat with an 'open book' 📖 This October, UM’s Living Library — initiated by DEI+'s Netty Bekkers-Vos — brings together people from the university and Maastricht region for open 20-minute conversations that challenge assumptions. 📍 1 & 10 October edu.nl/fjwg7 #UM50

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Science, music, theatre and a little wonder ✨ The 10th PAS Festival turned Maastricht University into a festival of ideas, performances and discovery. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Relive PAS 2026 through the photos — and see you again in 2028. 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/recap-p...

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A care home move should not mean losing your sense of home. Research led by UM’s Hilde Verbeek shows how involving residents, familiar faces and better communication can make relocations more dignified. Read more about the research and recommendations: edu.nl/tbjj4

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A ballroom turned courtroom. A Lady Justice cut into three pieces. A royal memorial plaque hidden for decades. For #UM50, step inside the remarkable places that shaped Maastricht University’s Faculty of Law – a faculty founded to do things differently: edu.nl/d8kk3 @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ever wondered what’s behind the walls of UM’s 15th-century Nieuwenhof Monastery? 👀 Explore it during Open Monuments Days on 12–13 September, visit the free 50 Years of UM exhibition and catch live jazz at Zwingelput. Full programme: edu.nl/uy8vt

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

AfD’s landslide in Saxony-Anhalt is more than a German political shock. What does it mean for Europe – and why are pro-European ideas struggling? In an interview with @studioeuropa.bsky.social, UM’s Christine Neuhold reflects on Germany’s new reality and its wider EU implications. edu.nl/ra497

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What would you like to pass on to future generations? Through University Fund Limburg, a legacy to Maastricht University can help support tomorrow’s research, education and talent — and keep the ideals you care about alive. Why do people choose to leave a gift to science? More here: edu.nl/bkwhc

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Can we tell stem cells how to repair damaged tissue? At MERLN, Prof. dr. Sabine van Rijt is exploring how nanoparticles can deliver the signals stem cells need to regenerate bone and, potentially, other tissues. What could that mean for regenerative medicine? 👀 edu.nl/bwbwe

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If AI can increasingly write, analyse and structure information, what should graduates still fully master themselves? New ROA research finds that several workplace skill requirements started declining from 2023, while creativity and collaboration remained more stable. 🧠 edu.nl/up9ry

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

UM’s first employee started before UM even existed. In 1970, Bep Weijenberg-Habets joined the team working to bring a medical faculty to Maastricht. Years later, she returned to UM as a law student and graduated cum laude. What does she remember most? edu.nl/3p9xv #UM50

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Opening of the Academic Year 2026/27: a recap 🎓 From Loes Damhof’s keynote and a panel with regional partners to Igone de Jongh’s performance and this year’s award winners: it was a memorable start to UM’s next 50 years. Relive the Opening of the Academic Year 2026/27: edu.nl/ty34w #OAY26

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

UM Student Award 2026 🏆 At #OAY26, we celebrated students making an impact beyond their studies – from human rights and cervical cancer screening to preserving an endangered language. Watch the video to learn more about the candidates and their projects. 👇 #UM50 #MaastrichtUniversity

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🏆 Dr Niels van Best has received the 2026 Hustinx Science Award for his research into how environmental microbes shape the gut microbiome and immune system early in life — and what this could mean for preventing allergies and respiratory conditions. Meet Niels and his research in the video. 🎥 #OAY26

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🔴 LIVE at #OAY26: What will Maastricht and the region look like when UM turns 100 in 2076? Emile Roemer, Wim Hillenaar and Jeanette Oostijen look 50 years ahead — and discuss what we need to start doing today to make that future a reality. Livestream: edu.nl/cxndw #UM50 #MaastrichtUniversity

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"We are honoured to welcome a world-renowned ballet dancer from right here in the Netherlands: Igone de Jongh. For many years, Igone was a principal dancer with Dutch National Ballet and has performed on stages across the world. Let’s enjoy this masterpiece together." #OAY26

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🏛️ UM has opened the academic year 2026/27. President Pamela Habibović introduces keynote speaker Loes Damhof, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Futures Literacy, as we look ahead to the future we want to shape. Watch the keynote live: edu.nl/cxndw #OAY26 #UM50

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What does Maastricht University mean to Maastricht? 🎥 To open the Academic Year 2026, we asked students, staff and residents what UM brings to the city, how they experience its presence and what they hope this relationship will look like 50 years from now. 👇 Livestream: edu.nl/cxndw #OAY26 #UM50

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today, UM opens the academic year 2026/27 🎓 Under the theme ‘UM100: Building the next 50 years together’, we look ahead to the future of our university with a keynote, panel discussion and award presentations. Follow the livestream (from 15:15): edu.nl/cxndw #OAY26 #OAJ26 #UM50

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A new programme and a new connection between UM and Heerlen. Today, the first Urban Sustainability Studies students are meeting the city and region they’ll work with throughout their studies — turning Parkstad into a living lab for tackling global challenges locally. Find out more: edu.nl/vrbyb

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A new academic year, and a new chapter for UM in Venlo. 🌱 This week we welcome the first students to Sustainable Bioscience and Crop Biotechnology & Engineering: two new programmes focused on food, sustainability, life sciences and the technologies of the future. Welcome to UM!

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Security, competitiveness and EU’s place in a changing world: these are some of the big choices Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen will address at the Europe Speech in Maastricht. And afterwards, it’s your turn to ask questions: “We shape Europe together.” edu.nl/d46jr @studioeuropa.bsky.social

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Curious to hear the panel discussion at OAY? Wim Hillenaar, Emile Roemer and Jeanette Oostijen with moderator Marcia Luyten will explore one key question: what will their partnerships with UM look like 50 years from now? Follow live in 10 days: edu.nl/8y4cx #UM50 #OAJ26 #OAY26

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What does a map leave out? In her PhD at Maastricht University, Marlies Vermeulen developed cartopology: a way of mapping that combines cartography and anthropology to make people’s lived experiences of a place visible — and help us understand neighbourhoods differently. Find out more: edu.nl/m8jhk

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A rare chance to step inside ETpathfinder 🔭 On 23 Sept, UM opens its gravitational-wave research lab to the public. See technologies being developed for the Einstein Telescope, meet researchers and discover how we can ‘listen’ to the universe. Register for free: edu.nl/dwnq8

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Supported by the Join UM50 fund, UM alumna and psychologist Nathalie Nolden is bringing Together Towards Wellbeing to Maastricht: 5 free, interactive workshops on healthy habits, mindfulness and resilience for students and local residents. First session: 8 September. edu.nl/9cyht Join UM50!

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

PAS-Festival 2026 Science in a lecture hall, music in a courtyard, theatre around the corner 🎶🔬 On 4 & 5 September, the free PAS Festival returns to Maastricht with 80+ talks, concerts, performances, demos and more each evening — celebrating both 10 years of PAS and 50 years of UM. edu.nl/3um7u

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Pleasure, Art & Science Festival — 4 - 5 september 2026

PAS Festival: 4 - 5 september 2026. Pleasure, Art & Science Festival — een festival voor alle studenten van Universiteit Maastricht

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Knee cartilage can already be damaged at a relatively young age. In this Science Story, Pieter Emans from @caphri-um.bsky.social researches a small implant that could replace damaged cartilage — aiming to delay osteoarthritis and help people keep their own knee for longer. Watch the video below 🎥👇

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What will a larger, more decisive EU mean for the next generation? On 26 Aug, Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen speaks in Maastricht on enlargement, democracy, security & Europe’s future — followed by a conversation with UM Europe Chair Hylke Dijkstra. Register: edu.nl/d46jr

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Food maps Akorshi Sengupta’s journey through India and to Maastricht: dishes learnt from his grandmother, new cuisines discovered while studying far from home, and Dutch habits he has adopted along the way. Read his UMagazine story about education, culture and adaptation: edu.nl/fw3tg

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

“Cook from scratch” sounds like neutral health advice. But planning meals, shopping, managing dietary needs and cooking still fall disproportionately on women. Madhura Rao argues that healthier food policy must address who does the work—not just what ends up on the plate. 🔗 edu.nl/y6vdu

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

UM student Pia makes music as Geffroy, the artist name once used by her father. After his sudden death, she learnt to balance studying and creating — but also resting when she needs it. Her personal story is about grief, ambition and making space for both. edu.nl/9guaa

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Could a siesta be part of our heatwave strategy? Hannah Pallubinsky says gradual heat exposure, fans and adapting work hours can help the body cope—while air conditioning should be used when needed, not automatically. edu.nl/mfhth What do you think: would Dutch workplaces ever embrace the siesta?

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Why do many people with cancer lose weight without trying? NUTRIM researchers Marit van Hooren and Niels Ruber create mini intestines in the lab to study how tumours may disrupt bowel function—and what that could reveal about cancer-related weight loss. Watch the video 👇🎥

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Can EU institutions defend the rule of law when Member States withdraw support? ECJ judge Ben Smulders reflects in this @studioeuropa.bsky.social interview: edu.nl/9adve

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A smart home can detect a fall—but when does helpful monitoring become unwanted surveillance? UM and Radboud researchers are exploring how privacy, autonomy and accountability can be built into care technology from the start. 🔗 edu.nl/rdh3m Where would you draw the line?

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New funding for YUFEPULSE 🎉 The European Commission has approved YUFE’s next two-year phase. It will expand learning and mobility opportunities, strengthen cooperation across ten universities and deepen regional partnerships. More here: edu.nl/47uvv

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Is Europe facing a migration crisis—or a governance crisis? In this interview by @studioeuropa.bsky.social, UM Professor Lilian Tsourdi asks whether the new EU Pact can create lasting solidarity or whether national interests will undermine it. 👉 edu.nl/d7dvu

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ten UM researchers have received Veni grants of up to €320,000 each. Their pioneering projects range from machine learning and responsible AI to Alzheimer’s disease, brain-computer interfaces and earlier warnings of heart failure. Congratulations to all ten! 👏👏👏 edu.nl/ecqxj #NWO #Veni #Research

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

By day, Jolijn studies medicine. By night, she sings and dances on stage. How does she combine both—and should artistic talent receive more support? Read more: edu.nl/kgyw4 #MaastrichtUniversity #StudentLife

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Ahead of her keynote at Maastricht University's Opening of the Academic Year, futures literacy expert Loes Damhof shares why "there is never just one future." Read her inspiring UM50 interview and discover why imagining multiple futures matters: tinyurl.com/2yre9mx2 #UM50 #OAY26 #OAJ26

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