During the UM Star Lectures 2025, the alumni community of Maastricht University raised an impressive €8,225 for the Equity and Inclusion Programme of the University Fund Limburg. Thanks to this generous contribution, underprivileged students will have a fair chance to access higher education and build a better future. Equal opportunities in education The Equity and…
Once again, the Equity and Inclusion Programme has given three talented young people from the Parkstad region the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams. As of the 2023-24 academic year, they have started their bachelor’s degrees at Maastricht University. This is an important step towards increasing diversity and inclusion in education, especially for students who…
On Tuesday evening, 25th April 2023, an interactive production took place, providing an opportunity to engage in discussions about social safety and boundary-crossing behavior. This was one of the projects funded in 2023 by CooSa, the Committee for Supporting Student Activities. CooSa is an initiative of the University Fund Limburg that provides grants to student…
Interview with Emeritus Professor Nanne de Vries: Name Change of the Professor’s Fund On April 10, 2024, the Professor’s Fund was officially renamed the Nanne de Vries Professor’s Fund. In an exclusive interview with the UFL, Nanne de Vries shares insights into the history, future, and his personal motivations regarding the fund that now bears…
The University Fund Limburg proudly hosted the UM Dinner 2024 on 17th April 2024, an exclusive event that brings together renowned regional companies, esteemed professors, and distinguished external guests. Held at the Provinciehuis Limburg, the evening served as a platform for over 190 participants to forge connections and strengthen bonds within the university community and…
Lillianne Evertsz was a student at a Dutch university of applied sciences (hbo) when the opportunity arose to further her studies at university with her propaedeutic diploma. She enrolled in the Global Studies program but reconsidered due to the high tuition fees. Then, a relieving email arrived, informing her about scholarships at Maastricht University. Could…
Last March, the UM Star Lectures took place, featuring engaging professors simultaneously giving lectures in 12 European cities for Maastricht University alumni. More than 700 alumni came together to learn, network, and reminisce with old classmates. This year, all registration fees for this event were donated to the Equity and Inclusion Programme of the University…
University Fund Limburg and LKPU Consulting to Launch New Scholarship Programme. LKPU Consulting has initiated a scholarship programme with UFL, aimed at supporting aspiring German students. Jan Koppetsch, an alumnus of Maastricht University (UM) and Managing Partner at LKPU Consulting, was instrumental in facilitating this partnership, which emphasizes LKPU’s commitment to educational accessibility and talent…
Ylana Sour (19) from Maastricht already knew halfway through secondary school that she wanted to be a paediatrician when she grew up. “When I was three or four years old, I had a bad experience with a doctor myself. I hope that later on, when I’m a doctor, I can show that it can be…
Trust in yourself and always think in terms of solutions. The principle of self-help is the most important lesson that Pavlos Liagkas learned during his studies. He is the first in his family to go to university, which was not a given. Pavlos obtained his Bachelor’s degree in his country of birth, Greece, after which…