The mission of University Fund Limburg/SWOL is to support scientific research and education at Maastricht University. As one of the cornerstones of a better future for generations to come, science deserves that support.
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…
The Nanne de Vries Professor’s Fund calls on recently promoted researchers to apply for a grant! Are you at the start of your scientific career, but is a lack of funding holding back your research? Then this call for proposals may be of interest to you. The fund offers financial support to academic talent, thereby…
Exactly ten years ago, in 2014, Denis Yukhnenko started the Master’s programme in Forensic Psychology. Thanks to a scholarship provided by the Prof. dr. W.A. Wagenaar Fund, Denis was able to study at Maastricht University. A decision that changed the course of his life for good. An unforgettable, yet challenging journey started in a new…
In 2017, the Maastricht Platform for Community-Engaged Research (MPCER) Fund was established, with the goal of developing a multidisciplinary platform for researchers who want to involve the community in their research. Originating from the desire to create a place where researchers who want to have a positive impact on society can meet. The central theme…
What would it be like if you actually wanted to think or talk or do something about climate change, rather than only feeling that you should? Last May, a group of enthusiastic UM students joined the Climate Play workshop and got to work! Using LEGO® Serious Play®, they put their logical brains to the side…
It must have been an endearing sight, last February at the MUMC+: hundreds of children walked through the halls of the hospital with their ‘sick’ stuffed animals, on their way to the Teddy Bear Hospital. After all, you cannot just let your favourite penguin, giraffe or tiger walk around with a broken leg or bruised…
In December 2023, we launched the Annual Fund Campaign: an initiative that the Fund has been proud to organise for 14 consecutive years. We joined forces for four unique projects we highly care about. This year, 572 people donated over 45.000 euros! The donations will benefit an art therapy for heart patients, energy poverty reduction…
From AI insect farming to censorship and disinformation by authoritarian states, to positive psychology for a fossil-free future: the diverse pitches at the UM Dinner 2024 were once again a great success. Mariëlle Wijermars, Nicole Geschwind & Marjolein Hanssen and Kamil Bujnarowksi presented their inspiring projects to an audience of over 190 renowned guests from…
We proudly present the annual report 2023! In this overview, we look back on the developments and accomplishments of the previous year and reflect on areas for improvement. We’d like to take you along our activities of 2023. ‘It was another exciting year with many internal and external developments. I am proud and grateful to…
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…
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…
The Nanne de Vries Professor’s Fund calls on recently promoted researchers to apply for a grant! Are you at the start of your scientific career, but is a lack of funding holding back your research? Then this call for proposals may be of interest to you. The fund offers financial support to academic talent, thereby…
Exactly ten years ago, in 2014, Denis Yukhnenko started the Master’s programme in Forensic Psychology. Thanks to a scholarship provided by the Prof. dr. W.A. Wagenaar Fund, Denis was able to study at Maastricht University. A decision that changed the course of his life for good. An unforgettable, yet challenging journey started in a new…
In 2017, the Maastricht Platform for Community-Engaged Research (MPCER) Fund was established, with the goal of developing a multidisciplinary platform for researchers who want to involve the community in their research. Originating from the desire to create a place where researchers who want to have a positive impact on society can meet. The central theme…
What would it be like if you actually wanted to think or talk or do something about climate change, rather than only feeling that you should? Last May, a group of enthusiastic UM students joined the Climate Play workshop and got to work! Using LEGO® Serious Play®, they put their logical brains to the side…
It must have been an endearing sight, last February at the MUMC+: hundreds of children walked through the halls of the hospital with their ‘sick’ stuffed animals, on their way to the Teddy Bear Hospital. After all, you cannot just let your favourite penguin, giraffe or tiger walk around with a broken leg or bruised…
In December 2023, we launched the Annual Fund Campaign: an initiative that the Fund has been proud to organise for 14 consecutive years. We joined forces for four unique projects we highly care about. This year, 572 people donated over 45.000 euros! The donations will benefit an art therapy for heart patients, energy poverty reduction…
From AI insect farming to censorship and disinformation by authoritarian states, to positive psychology for a fossil-free future: the diverse pitches at the UM Dinner 2024 were once again a great success. Mariëlle Wijermars, Nicole Geschwind & Marjolein Hanssen and Kamil Bujnarowksi presented their inspiring projects to an audience of over 190 renowned guests from…
We proudly present the annual report 2023! In this overview, we look back on the developments and accomplishments of the previous year and reflect on areas for improvement. We’d like to take you along our activities of 2023. ‘It was another exciting year with many internal and external developments. I am proud and grateful to…
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…
Science and education are inextricably linked to universities, but also to progress and sustainable developments. From the discovery of DNA and antibiotics to the development of new energy sources and the finding of solutions for the world food problem, science and education provide the building blocks for a better world in the future.
Maastricht University is one of the world’s best universities, and our scientists, researchers and students work on the further and sustainable development of our society for future generations every day.
We undertake these endeavours on your behalf, though we would rather work on them together with you. A gift to Maastricht University is a way to personally contribute to the funding of ground-breaking research, allow UM to attract the best scientists to Maastricht and give students, regardless of their background and origin, an opportunity to study. Your gift, however small, will make a large difference.
The Alumni Fund supports scientific research at UM and focuses mainly on projects with a positive social impact that bring together science and tomorrow’s entrepreneurship.
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About to start with a particular research project? Are you setting up a special, enduring cooperation between with foreign sister institutions or are you organizing a conference? The fund may help you realize your ambitions!
Do you have an idea that is beneficial to the student community of Maastricht University? The fund supports activities organized by students for students who are new or special and of lasting significance.
Access to education should be possible for everyone: in the coming years, the Fund aims to embrace the theme of equal educational opportunities more broadly. After all, it is not a given for everyone to obtain a degree and due to current crises, the inequality gap seems to get bigger. A degree largely determines one’s chances on the labour market and often affects one’s health and housing. In order to study, some youngsters run into financial and social barriers. The new Equity and Inclusion Programme facilitates scholarships for underprivileged youth from the Limburg region and supports projects focused on equality at UM.
‘Worldwide, we are working towards a sustainable world. In this, we have an eye for inclusiveness and diversity, in our workplace but also in society. Supporting the Fund’s Equity and Inclusion Programme fits well with our social focus to contribute to equal educational opportunities for young people.’ – Equans South Netherlands | Burney Kreugel, managing director
The University Fund Limburg/SWOL originated from the Foundation for Higher Education in Limburg (Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Limburg, abbreviated to SWOL). This foundation stood at the basis of Maastricht University (UM), which developed from the Rijksuniversiteit Limburg.
The University Fund has contributed to Maastricht University as it is now; the most international university in the Netherlands, standing out for its innovative approach to learning and international outlook. Next to building bridges between academia and industry, the University Fund has continuously played a pivotal role in the realisation of the ambitions of students, researchers and teachers.
