Relive Maastricht University's early years with one of its first students, Job Metsemakers.
As UM approaches its 50th anniversary, we celebrate its journey—from its humble beginnings to welcoming the 100,000th alumna.
Read more: edu.nl/8mrcy
#AlumniStories #UM50"
As UM approaches its 50th anniversary, we celebrate its journey—from its humble beginnings to welcoming the 100,000th alumna.
Read more: edu.nl/8mrcy
#AlumniStories #UM50"
January 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Relive Maastricht University's early years with one of its first students, Job Metsemakers.
As UM approaches its 50th anniversary, we celebrate its journey—from its humble beginnings to welcoming the 100,000th alumna.
Read more: edu.nl/8mrcy
#AlumniStories #UM50"
As UM approaches its 50th anniversary, we celebrate its journey—from its humble beginnings to welcoming the 100,000th alumna.
Read more: edu.nl/8mrcy
#AlumniStories #UM50"
Got a great idea to connect Maastricht University with society? 🤝 As part of #UM50, we’re offering up to €5,000 for initiatives that contribute to this goal!
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Got a great idea to connect Maastricht University with society? 🤝 As part of #UM50, we’re offering up to €5,000 for initiatives that contribute to this goal!
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
Apply by 1 March: edu.nl/gmjwa
Or visit our anniversary website for stories & events: um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl
#DiesNatalisUM #JoinUM50
50 years ago, on 9 Jan 1976, UM was founded in the presence of Queen Juliana, with innovation, problem-based learning and societal impact at its core. We’re now counting down the days to 23 Jan, when the anniversary year officially begins. Join the countdown 👉 edu.nl/hpap6
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#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
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#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
January 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
50 years ago, on 9 Jan 1976, UM was founded in the presence of Queen Juliana, with innovation, problem-based learning and societal impact at its core. We’re now counting down the days to 23 Jan, when the anniversary year officially begins. Join the countdown 👉 edu.nl/hpap6
⏰🎉
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
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#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
Roger Cox awarded honorary doctorate at #UM50 👏🏅
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
January 29, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Roger Cox awarded honorary doctorate at #UM50 👏🏅
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
Climate lawyer Roger Cox received an honorary doctorate from UM’s Faculty of Law for his impact on climate law. “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations are worth fighting for”.
Watch the video 👉 edu.nl/63bum
#UM50
How do you bring Problem-Based Learning to life beyond the classroom?
From student ThinkTanks to honours programmes, this #UM50 story shows how Maastricht University's educational philosophy continues to evolve through real-world learning.
um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/stories/p...
From student ThinkTanks to honours programmes, this #UM50 story shows how Maastricht University's educational philosophy continues to evolve through real-world learning.
um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/stories/p...
July 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
How do you bring Problem-Based Learning to life beyond the classroom?
From student ThinkTanks to honours programmes, this #UM50 story shows how Maastricht University's educational philosophy continues to evolve through real-world learning.
um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/stories/p...
From student ThinkTanks to honours programmes, this #UM50 story shows how Maastricht University's educational philosophy continues to evolve through real-world learning.
um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/stories/p...
Supported by the Join UM50 fund, UM alumna and psychologist Nathalie Nolden is bringing Together Towards Wellbeing to Maastricht: 5 free, interactive workshops on healthy habits, mindfulness and resilience for students and local residents. First session: 8 September. edu.nl/9cyht
Join UM50!
Join UM50!
August 18, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Supported by the Join UM50 fund, UM alumna and psychologist Nathalie Nolden is bringing Together Towards Wellbeing to Maastricht: 5 free, interactive workshops on healthy habits, mindfulness and resilience for students and local residents. First session: 8 September. edu.nl/9cyht
Join UM50!
Join UM50!
Ahead of her keynote at Maastricht University's Opening of the Academic Year, futures literacy expert Loes Damhof shares why "there is never just one future." Read her inspiring UM50 interview and discover why imagining multiple futures matters: tinyurl.com/2yre9mx2
#UM50 #OAY26 #OAJ26
#UM50 #OAY26 #OAJ26
July 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ahead of her keynote at Maastricht University's Opening of the Academic Year, futures literacy expert Loes Damhof shares why "there is never just one future." Read her inspiring UM50 interview and discover why imagining multiple futures matters: tinyurl.com/2yre9mx2
#UM50 #OAY26 #OAJ26
#UM50 #OAY26 #OAJ26
👑 Royal visit at UM’s 50th Dies Natalis
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
January 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
👑 Royal visit at UM’s 50th Dies Natalis
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
King Willem-Alexander has arrived at the Sint-Servaasbasiliek—where Queen Juliana signed UM’s founding charter in 1976. From a small medical faculty to a global academic hub, UM marks 50 years today.
🎥 Watch live: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
Some artworks need time to win people over. Mieke Derickx knows this better than most: for almost 25 years, she shaped how art is experienced across Maastricht University. After 42 years at UM, she reflects on a career rooted in curiosity and experimentation. Read her story: edu.nl/9xcun
#UM50 #Art
#UM50 #Art
July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Some artworks need time to win people over. Mieke Derickx knows this better than most: for almost 25 years, she shaped how art is experienced across Maastricht University. After 42 years at UM, she reflects on a career rooted in curiosity and experimentation. Read her story: edu.nl/9xcun
#UM50 #Art
#UM50 #Art
Hidden coffee, the oldest gym hall in the Netherlands and a ghost story.
For UM50, take a walk through the places that make the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences feel like FASoS: historic buildings, art, gardens and a place where past meets future.
👉 edu.nl/nnrgr
#UM50
For UM50, take a walk through the places that make the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences feel like FASoS: historic buildings, art, gardens and a place where past meets future.
👉 edu.nl/nnrgr
#UM50
May 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Hidden coffee, the oldest gym hall in the Netherlands and a ghost story.
For UM50, take a walk through the places that make the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences feel like FASoS: historic buildings, art, gardens and a place where past meets future.
👉 edu.nl/nnrgr
#UM50
For UM50, take a walk through the places that make the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences feel like FASoS: historic buildings, art, gardens and a place where past meets future.
👉 edu.nl/nnrgr
#UM50
Today, UM opens the academic year 2026/27 🎓 Under the theme ‘UM100: Building the next 50 years together’, we look ahead to the future of our university with a keynote, panel discussion and award presentations.
Follow the livestream (from 15:15): edu.nl/cxndw
#OAY26 #OAJ26 #UM50
Follow the livestream (from 15:15): edu.nl/cxndw
#OAY26 #OAJ26 #UM50
August 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Today, UM opens the academic year 2026/27 🎓 Under the theme ‘UM100: Building the next 50 years together’, we look ahead to the future of our university with a keynote, panel discussion and award presentations.
Follow the livestream (from 15:15): edu.nl/cxndw
#OAY26 #OAJ26 #UM50
Follow the livestream (from 15:15): edu.nl/cxndw
#OAY26 #OAJ26 #UM50
50 years of UM — and now you can explore it on foot 🎓
UM is opening its doors with free guided tours through historic buildings, hidden stories and iconic spots in Maastricht, with Heerlen and Venlo tours coming later this year.
Discover UM50 👟
More info & registration: edu.nl/vdxjw
#UM50
UM is opening its doors with free guided tours through historic buildings, hidden stories and iconic spots in Maastricht, with Heerlen and Venlo tours coming later this year.
Discover UM50 👟
More info & registration: edu.nl/vdxjw
#UM50
May 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
50 years of UM — and now you can explore it on foot 🎓
UM is opening its doors with free guided tours through historic buildings, hidden stories and iconic spots in Maastricht, with Heerlen and Venlo tours coming later this year.
Discover UM50 👟
More info & registration: edu.nl/vdxjw
#UM50
UM is opening its doors with free guided tours through historic buildings, hidden stories and iconic spots in Maastricht, with Heerlen and Venlo tours coming later this year.
Discover UM50 👟
More info & registration: edu.nl/vdxjw
#UM50
Problem-Based Learning has shaped education at Maastricht University for 50 years. Founded in 1976 to bring academia closer to real-world practice, UM put PBL at its core. How has it evolved—and where is it heading next? Experts reflect on the past and future 👉 edu.nl/84rqg
#UM50 #PBL
#UM50 #PBL
March 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Problem-Based Learning has shaped education at Maastricht University for 50 years. Founded in 1976 to bring academia closer to real-world practice, UM put PBL at its core. How has it evolved—and where is it heading next? Experts reflect on the past and future 👉 edu.nl/84rqg
#UM50 #PBL
#UM50 #PBL
What stories are hidden behind UM’s buildings? The 4 km self-guided Maastricht University Tour takes you past 13 distinctive city-centre buildings. Scan the QR codes to discover their history, architecture and role in the university—and see Maastricht through new eyes.🚶More info: edu.nl/vd4cm
#UM50
#UM50
June 24, 2026 at 3:10 PM
What stories are hidden behind UM’s buildings? The 4 km self-guided Maastricht University Tour takes you past 13 distinctive city-centre buildings. Scan the QR codes to discover their history, architecture and role in the university—and see Maastricht through new eyes.🚶More info: edu.nl/vd4cm
#UM50
#UM50
UM’s 50th Dies Natalis came with a musical surprise: André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra 🎻✨
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
January 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
UM’s 50th Dies Natalis came with a musical surprise: André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra 🎻✨
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
Their visit turned our jubilee celebration into a warm moment of shared joy, culture and local pride for the city and the university. Livestream: edu.nl/dpw8k
#UM50
UM Student Award 2026 🏆
At #OAY26, we celebrated students making an impact beyond their studies – from human rights and cervical cancer screening to preserving an endangered language.
Watch the video to learn more about the candidates and their projects. 👇
#UM50 #MaastrichtUniversity
At #OAY26, we celebrated students making an impact beyond their studies – from human rights and cervical cancer screening to preserving an endangered language.
Watch the video to learn more about the candidates and their projects. 👇
#UM50 #MaastrichtUniversity
August 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM
UM Student Award 2026 🏆
At #OAY26, we celebrated students making an impact beyond their studies – from human rights and cervical cancer screening to preserving an endangered language.
Watch the video to learn more about the candidates and their projects. 👇
#UM50 #MaastrichtUniversity
At #OAY26, we celebrated students making an impact beyond their studies – from human rights and cervical cancer screening to preserving an endangered language.
Watch the video to learn more about the candidates and their projects. 👇
#UM50 #MaastrichtUniversity
Ich weiß, ich wiederhole mich…
Kanzler des Kapitals
Kabinett der Konzerne
Übrigens: Wegen der wasserstofförderung für BMW lacht man sich in China schon kaputt. Die Preise Danke in 18M um50% und da wird an der nächsten5. Generation gearbeitet. Und was ist die wohl? Richtig: billiger
Kanzler des Kapitals
Kabinett der Konzerne
Übrigens: Wegen der wasserstofförderung für BMW lacht man sich in China schon kaputt. Die Preise Danke in 18M um50% und da wird an der nächsten5. Generation gearbeitet. Und was ist die wohl? Richtig: billiger
November 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ich weiß, ich wiederhole mich…
Kanzler des Kapitals
Kabinett der Konzerne
Übrigens: Wegen der wasserstofförderung für BMW lacht man sich in China schon kaputt. Die Preise Danke in 18M um50% und da wird an der nächsten5. Generation gearbeitet. Und was ist die wohl? Richtig: billiger
Kanzler des Kapitals
Kabinett der Konzerne
Übrigens: Wegen der wasserstofförderung für BMW lacht man sich in China schon kaputt. Die Preise Danke in 18M um50% und da wird an der nächsten5. Generation gearbeitet. Und was ist die wohl? Richtig: billiger
🎓🎉 Today it's UM’s 50th Dies Natalis!
A jubilee celebration of 50 years of education, research and collaboration at UM. From Bachelor’s Student Prizes in the morning to honorary doctorates, awards and a ceremony attended by His Majesty the King from 15:15. 👉 Follow live: edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
A jubilee celebration of 50 years of education, research and collaboration at UM. From Bachelor’s Student Prizes in the morning to honorary doctorates, awards and a ceremony attended by His Majesty the King from 15:15. 👉 Follow live: edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🎓🎉 Today it's UM’s 50th Dies Natalis!
A jubilee celebration of 50 years of education, research and collaboration at UM. From Bachelor’s Student Prizes in the morning to honorary doctorates, awards and a ceremony attended by His Majesty the King from 15:15. 👉 Follow live: edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
A jubilee celebration of 50 years of education, research and collaboration at UM. From Bachelor’s Student Prizes in the morning to honorary doctorates, awards and a ceremony attended by His Majesty the King from 15:15. 👉 Follow live: edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
🌍 Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, receives an honorary doctorate tomorrow at UM’s 50th Dies Natalis ceremony. She dedicates it to her colleagues who work on the front lines to save lives and defend the rules of war every day.
🎥 Watch live tomorrow (15:15): edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
🎥 Watch live tomorrow (15:15): edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
January 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🌍 Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, receives an honorary doctorate tomorrow at UM’s 50th Dies Natalis ceremony. She dedicates it to her colleagues who work on the front lines to save lives and defend the rules of war every day.
🎥 Watch live tomorrow (15:15): edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
🎥 Watch live tomorrow (15:15): edu.nl/tnrnn
#UM50
Honorary Doctorate | 50th Dies Natalis🏅
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Honorary Doctorate | 50th Dies Natalis🏅
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
UM honours Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the ICRC, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her commitment to the ICRC, which delivers humanitarian aid in conflict and disaster zones—work that matters more than ever. Watch the video here 👇
#UM50
Gisteren hadden we een mooie avond met oud-bestuurders van onze universiteit, waar we ons komende jubileum jaar (UM50) bespraken en onze visie op waar we als universiteit staan over 50 jaar. Mooi gesprek!
February 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Gisteren hadden we een mooie avond met oud-bestuurders van onze universiteit, waar we ons komende jubileum jaar (UM50) bespraken en onze visie op waar we als universiteit staan over 50 jaar. Mooi gesprek!
🎥 Aftermovie – 50th Dies Natalis of UM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🎥 Aftermovie – 50th Dies Natalis of UM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
A jubilee edition in the Basilica of St. Servatius where past, present and future met. From honorary doctorates and royal presence by King Willem-Alexander to awards, innovation and a musical finale by André Rieu. Watch the celebration👇
#UM50 #DiesNatalisUM
🎓 Bachelor’s Student Prizes 2025
During this morning's programme of our 50th Dies Natalis, we celebrated the best bachelor’s theses of the year. Winners received €500, a certificate, and a gift from Rector Magnificus Pamela Habibović. Well done! 👏
👉 Full list: edu.nl/pnvba
#UM50 #DiesNatalis
During this morning's programme of our 50th Dies Natalis, we celebrated the best bachelor’s theses of the year. Winners received €500, a certificate, and a gift from Rector Magnificus Pamela Habibović. Well done! 👏
👉 Full list: edu.nl/pnvba
#UM50 #DiesNatalis
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🎓 Bachelor’s Student Prizes 2025
During this morning's programme of our 50th Dies Natalis, we celebrated the best bachelor’s theses of the year. Winners received €500, a certificate, and a gift from Rector Magnificus Pamela Habibović. Well done! 👏
👉 Full list: edu.nl/pnvba
#UM50 #DiesNatalis
During this morning's programme of our 50th Dies Natalis, we celebrated the best bachelor’s theses of the year. Winners received €500, a certificate, and a gift from Rector Magnificus Pamela Habibović. Well done! 👏
👉 Full list: edu.nl/pnvba
#UM50 #DiesNatalis
1/2👑 Koning Willem-Alexander woont 23 januari de 50e Dies Natalis van Universiteit Maastricht bij. Van medische faculteit in 1976 tot een internationale universiteit vandaag—een jubileum om te reflecteren en vooruit te kijken. 🎥 Volg de livestream via onze website: edu.nl/mjdr4
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
January 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
1/2👑 Koning Willem-Alexander woont 23 januari de 50e Dies Natalis van Universiteit Maastricht bij. Van medische faculteit in 1976 tot een internationale universiteit vandaag—een jubileum om te reflecteren en vooruit te kijken. 🎥 Volg de livestream via onze website: edu.nl/mjdr4
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50
#DiesNatalisUM #UM50