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⏳ Only two weeks left to apply for an EDLAB Education Innovation Grant.

UM teaching staff can receive up to €7,500 to develop a practical idea for teaching and learning.

Apply by 19 November:
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November 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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🔧 Ready to give your course a makeover?

Join "Pimp my Course" at EDLAB on 30 November. Bring your own materials and work on your course manual, teaching methods or assessments with fellow course coordinators and trainer Arie van der Lugt.

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November 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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💡 How can course design support student motivation and engagement?

Explore frameworks and practical ideas with Oscar van den Wijngaard and Eveline Persoon.

📅 16 November | EDLAB, Maastricht University (Tapijn site)
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October 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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"Access is often what brings students here, but community is really what helps our online students thrive."

In the latest episode of the EdLab podcast, Associate Professor Anne Jewett explains strategies for building thriving digital learning spaces.

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EdLab Podcast: Building Online Learning Communities
Wondering how an online learning experience can include a thriving and connected community? Associate Professor Anne Jewett shares how it’s done.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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💬 Last month, we welcomed around 20 NVAO colleagues to EDLAB for conversations about AI and learning, global citizenship education and student engagement.

A great opportunity to exchange perspectives and share our passion for good education. Thanks to Strategy & Policy for organising! 🎓
October 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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🎓 Workshop spotlight: Making room for the student as subject

Explore student agency and responsibility with Sjoerd Claessens, Nicole Kornet & Nikki van Dijk. Interested? Places are still available!

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📅 17 November | EDLAB, Maastricht University
October 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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💬 What’s behind ChatGPT’s answers?

Explore how Large Language Models work and what their strengths, limitations and legal questions mean for teaching and assessment.

With Michael Capalbo.
📅 24 November | EDLAB, Maastricht University

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October 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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💡 Building an AI chatbot or platform at UM? Join colleagues from across the university to exchange ideas, experiences and challenges.

📅 28 October, 12:00 - 15:00 at EDLAB, Maastricht University (Tapijn site)
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October 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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🛠️ Where could ChatGPT fit into your teaching?

Practise prompting and explore how AI can support your course’s learning goals with Lonneke Bevers and Elian Sieben.

📅 4 November | EDLAB
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October 23, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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💬 Finding the right words in student conversations isn’t always easy.

Tutors, mentors and course coordinators: practise your conversation skills with colleagues.

📅 5 November | EDLAB, Maastricht University (Tapijn-site)
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October 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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🤝 Last month, EDLAB Director Ellen Bastiaens shared her experiences with a delegation from Lithuania, which is working on developing a national structure to help universities establish their own CTLs.

#TeachingAndLearning #HigherEducation #CentresForTeachingAndLearning
October 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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From PBL and assessment to student guidance and global citizenship: the EDLAB Education Innovation Grants support practical ideas for education at UM. 💡

Apply for up to €7,500 by 19 November:
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/edlab-e...
October 20, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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🧩 How well does your curriculum fit together?

Explore constructive alignment with Elissaveta Radulova, connecting learning pathways, assessment and final qualifications.

📅 5 November | EDLAB
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October 19, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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October 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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🎓 What happens when teaching pushes your buttons?

On 24 Nov, join Samuel Hilgefort (FPN) to explore how recurring patterns shape our responses to challenging teaching situations and consider practical ways to cope more effectively.

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October 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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👋 A warm welcome to Tiffany, our new student assistant! Over to Tiffany:

I’m a second-year Psychology student with an international and creative background. At EDLAB, I look forward to developing my communication skills and bringing my student perspective to the team.

Great to have you on board! 💙
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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💡 Feeling stuck in familiar patterns?

Join Arie van der Lugt for a practical workshop and try creative thinking techniques for you and your students, including in PBL.

👉 edlab-slottr.maastrichtuniversity.nl/creativity/

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October 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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🎓 Teaching, mentoring or coaching? Each role asks something different.

On 15 October, practise your coaching skills using situations from your own work. For staff supporting students in bachelor’s, master’s or honours programmes.

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October 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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💡 Could your idea improve teaching and learning at UM?

EDLAB Education Innovation Grants offer UM teaching staff up to € 7,500 to develop practical educational innovations.

Apply by 19 November:
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/edlab-e...
October 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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💡 Feeling stuck in familiar patterns?

Join Arie van der Lugt for a practical workshop and try creative thinking techniques for you and your students, including in PBL.

👉 edlab-slottr.maastrichtuniversity.nl/creativity/

#TeachingAndLearning #EDLAB
October 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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“Teaching is a walk in the park… Jurassic Park.” 🦖

A fitting start to today’s World Teachers’ Day session at EDLAB. This morning Eveline Persoon took participants from Montessori and learning theories to reflecting on their own teaching experiences.

Happy World Teachers’ Day! ❤️
October 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Is the "middle school slump" in social and emotional skills real? Research from UVA EHD Professor Sara Rimm-Kaufman says "yes," and it’s a normal part of growing up.

Listen to the latest EdLab podcast episode now: education.virginia.edu/news-stories...
EdLab Podcast: The Middle School Slump with Sara Rimm-Kaufman
Professor Sara Rimm-Kaufman discusses the highs and lows of social and emotional competencies through the middle school years and how they are a normal part of adolescent development.
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September 30, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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📅 Save the date: UM Education Days 2027

Join teaching staff and students at EDLAB on 9 and 10 June 2027 for two days of workshops on education, led by members of the UM community.

More programme details will follow! 💙

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September 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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📅 Save the date: AI & the Future of Learning at UM

Join us at EDLAB on 28 January 2027, from 10.00–15.00, for presentations, workshops and discussions on AI, university education and educational design.
September 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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⏰ The programme is finalised, and there is still time to register!

Join us at EDLAB on 8 October to exchange ideas on interdisciplinary education and addressing complex societal challenges.

👉 Read more and register: umployee.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/group-men...
September 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM