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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Sep 11

Being a young university is not just about age, it is about a shared spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, agile, and deeply engaged with society.

YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 20

☀️ YERUN summer reads: what does it mean to be young?

💡 It's not just about age. It’s about a shared spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, agile, and deeply engaged with society.

✨ Dive into Spark 5 for the full story:

👉 yerun.eu/2025/06/spar...

💌 us14.campaign-archive.com?u=dc721d35b7...

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Roxana Minzatu @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Honoured to open today the new academic year at @maastrichtu.bsky.social!

Dear students: step into this year with courage!

✨ Learn deeply.
✨ Ask questions.
✨ Create boldly.
✨ Shape Europe’s future.

#CommissionerOfThePeople

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎓 UM kicks off the academic year 2025/’26! President Rianne Letschert welcomes keynote speaker Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness.

🎥 Watch the intro video 👇

OAY live-stream: edu.nl/efjbp

#OAY25 #OAJ25

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Aug 22

🎉 EDLAB turns 10!
We’re celebrating with EDLAB X: an exhibition + activities from 15 Sept–3 Oct at UM. Explore 10 years of education innovation, connect, and get inspired.

📅 Opening 15 Sept, 16:30
👉 Sign up: www.aanmelder.nl/167652/home

#MaastrichtUniversity #EDLABX #EducationInnovation

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Aug 20

At the start of my 8th academic year at this wonderful university @maastrichtu.bsky.social, I reflect on how much it has given me; personally, professionally, and how many great things we have accomplished over the years for students, staff and our wider community. 2025-2026, let's go! 💪

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University World News @uniworldnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

US universities heading for a 30-40% decline in #internationalstudents in the coming semester, #NAFSA report says, Nathan Greenfield reports
www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?sto...

NAFSA predicts 30% to 40% fall in international students

American colleges and universities are heading for a decline of between 30% and 40% – or 80,000 international students – in the semester set to be...

www.universityworldnews.com

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Jul 20

Great news!

Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎓 Ten young UM researchers awarded Veni grants by NWO—up to €320K each!

Their projects span topics like 3D-printed meat, transnational siblinghood & smarter heart therapies. A proud moment for the Maastricht University community. 👏

More on their work here 👉 edu.nl/pntyb

#NWO #VeniGrants #Research

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Jul 13

Universities benefit from establishing and actively promoting opportunities for continuous professional development and recognising & rewarding staff achievements, so they need to provide a supportive and stimulating work environment for their staff.
🔗 buff.ly/wX6xm0Q
#AcademicSky

Key principles for attractive and sustainable academic careers

EUA - European University Association

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎉 Study Smart wins a Dutch Education Premium 2025!

UM’s innovative project tackles a major student struggle: how to study effectively. Now nationally recognised for its impact, scalability & success.

Read more 👉 edu.nl/74we7
🎥 Watch the video below 👇

#StudySmart #EducationInnovation

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you for a great seminar on EU crises and Emergencies @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social @studioeuropa.bsky.social - an important and timely topic.

Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Jun 5

@rianneletschert.bsky.social speaking on the importance of facilitating research with both economic & social impact, as well as the need for real improvement in researcher evaluation mechanisms. @yerunnetwork.bsky.social young universities can help lead the way.

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Jun 5

@hennavirkkunen.bsky.social outlining the EU's ambition in innovation during YERUN's 10th anniversary. I.a. AI academies & fellowships will further link academia and industry. 'Universities are the beating heart of a future Europe'. #yerun

Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Jun 3

Merci Consulat général de France pour nous rendre visite. Nous sommes fiers d'être l'université avec le plus d'étudiants français aux Pays-Bas. Thank you Consul-General Feuillet for visiting Maastricht University - our French students play an important role in our academic community.

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · May 16

It was truly inspiring to participate in the Leadership and Management in Higher Education course with dedicated professions from all over the world, offered by @weareceu.bsky.social - proud to be an alumnus of this wonderful & always dynamic university!

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · May 8

In the wake of the mass cancellation of thousands of students’ legal status and warnings of stricter screening at the U.S. border, some foreign students are rethinking plans to travel abroad or return home over the break. chroni.cl/43c9Jcf

As Summer Approaches, International Students Ask, Should We Stay or Should We Go?

An uncertain policy environment is leading some colleges to caution students on overseas travel.

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Universiteit Antwerpen @uantwerpen.be · May 7

Zeventien psychiaters en experten pleiten in een open brief aan de Vlaamse en federale regering voor een strenger en duidelijker beleid rond smartphonegebruik bij minderjarigen. Geert Dom (#UAntwerpen) legt uit.
www.gva.be/atv/experten...

Experten vragen verbod op sociale media voor jongeren tot 16 jaar

Een verbod op sociale media voor jongeren tot 16 jaar. Dat is wat zeventien psychiaters en experten vragen in een open brief aan de Vlaamse en federale regering. Ze pleiten voor een strenger en vooral ook duidelijker beleid rond smartphonegebruik bij minderjarigen. Om die zo beter te beschermen tegen de gevaren ervan.

www.gva.be

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · May 4

@maastrichtu.bsky.social on top for placing graduates in EU policy jobs. Credit to @madanpark.bsky.social for the research. @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social

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EDLAB – Maastricht University Centre for Teaching & Learning @edlab-ctl.bsky.social · May 2

📢𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗠 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

👉Join us at EDLAB to reconnect, exchange ideas, and explore the latest in teaching and learning at UM. We’ve got another inspiring programme lined up!

🔗Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/160351/home

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · May 1

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Timo Kos @timokos.bsky.social · Apr 14

Good to see Harvard push back on the attack on academic freedom. Time to join forces and support each other as universities, as well as other pilars of free and democratie societies and the international rule bases order such as independent media and courts. www.harvard.edu/president/ne...

The Promise of American Higher Education

No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue

www.harvard.edu

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Apr 16

Today is not just about UM but also about Limburg and education in NL!

You are still in time to convince colleagues and students to join. Does somebody need convincing? That is why WOinActie created a video series addressing the key questions. Visit the video series here: edu.nl/paw8e

#WoinActie

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Apr 16

The crowd is forming in the Inner City — posters ready, spirits high. Colleagues & students rally at their faculties, with Randwyck on board too!

Zuyd Hogeschool & Open Universiteit are joining at Vrijthof. Everyone’s welcome. ✊🟥

Live updates here and UM website: edu.nl/xaa3q

#WOinActie

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Maastricht University @maastrichtu.bsky.social · Apr 10

🗣️ Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Assistant Prof. Daan Hovens examines how students in Limburg rarely engage with neighbouring languages, while cross-border workers creatively bridge language gaps on the Dutch-German border. 👉 edu.nl/xaaub

#Euregion #LanguagePolicy @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social

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Jan Hupkens @janhupkens.bsky.social · Apr 3

Important discussions on strengthening 🇫🇷 🇳🇱 higher education cooperation, a.o. via balanced student mobility. Thank you @campusfranceuk.bsky.social and the respective French and Dutch embassy teams. The basis is solid but there is a lot to gain. #strongertogether

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Jan Paternotte @jpaternotte.bsky.social · Apr 2

Palestijnse hulpverleners gedood met handen vastgebonden. Meer dan 15.000 dode kinderen. Plannen voor etnische zuivering Gaza en inname van gebied.

Wat heeft dit nog te maken met strijd tegen Hamas?

Europa moet niet stilzitten. Stel sancties in, schort handelsvoordelen op.

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