Call: subsidies for students
Are you a UM student and do you organise a sports event, symposium, writing contest, workshop etc. for fellow students? We reward good proposals with a grant! Apply before 1 March 2019. For more information, click here.
Special meeting in the MECC
From 4 to 7 September 2018, the global LVC-meeting took place in the MECC. During this meeting, scientists discuss the latest developments in research into gravitation waves. The LVC-meeting was organised by dr. Gideon Koekoek, who has received financial support from the University Fund Limburg/SWOL. It was a great success! Click here for a short…
Student Manon receives grant
In the picture, you see the French student Manon Baert. Thanks to professor Jo Ritzen, former president of Maastricht University and former minister of Education and Science, she is able to follow the bachelor’s programme European Law School. She is very thankful for this opportunity! Jo Ritzen aims to increase the number of French students at Maastricht University. Therefore,…
‘Bridge builder’ researches the brain
Imagine this: you can take a look inside people’s brains. Healthy people, but also people suffering from hallucinations. What will you see in that case? Stijn Michielse (33) researches this mind-bending question. Hallucinations, voices inside your head, and other psychotic disorders. They are the result of the brain short-circuiting. Investigator Stijn likes to occupy himself…
Students receive UM master scholarship
On this picture, you see 3 thankful and enthusiastic students. Great praise for the Venlo Region! Thanks to this region, Mandy Dijcks, Ilse van Lier and Robin van Ophoven can follow the UM master’s programme Health Food Innovation Management. The University Fund Limburg is one of the bridges between the Regio Venlo and the UM.
Virtual reality project of two alumni in newspaper
On Thursday 6 December, local newspaper De Limburger (edition Maastricht) includes a nice article about the project of Christoph Lynen and Mike Verhiel. They are developing an app, in combination with virtual reality glasses. Through the app, they want to stimulate accessible, affordable psychotherapy and a happier society. Both have just returned from Sillcon Valley.…
Do you organise an activity for fellow students? Apply for subsidy!
The University Fund Limburg supports activities from students for students. Interesting, original and/or innovative activities, which are important for both the university and the student community. Furthermore, they represent the university and its students at an (inter-)national level. These are examples of activities that have already received a subsidy: Taking part in the European Cheerleading…