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14 UM master's programmes in first place

Fourteen UM master’s programmes came in first place in the 2014 Keuzegids Masters. A total of 28 programmes ranked in the top three. The Higher Education Information Centre (CHOI) have identified two master’s as top-ranking programme in the Netherlands: Management of Learning (82 points) and Information and Network Economics (76 points).
Wiel Kusters member of ‘Muiderkring van nu’

Wiel Kusters, Honorary Professor of general Dutch literature at Maastricht University, has been elected a member of the ‘Muiderkring van nu’ (‘Today’s Muider Circle’). The 'Muiderkring van nu' can be seen as a modern reflection of the 17th century Muider Circle, which was a well-chosen company of poets, historians and musicians, who used to meet at the castle of Muiden near Amsterdam. They still use to be considered as part of the cultural highlight of the Golden Age of the 17th century Dutch Republic.
Tissue Regeneration research group moves to UM

In 2014, the Tissue Regeneration research group from the MIRA research institute at the University of Twente will move to Maastricht University. The group, which is led by Prof. Clemens van Blitterswijk, focuses on the development of materials for bone repair. Maastricht University offers Professor Van Blitterswijk’s research group the facilities to further expand the scope of its research in this area.
UM best performing young university in Europe

Maastricht University is the best performing young university in Europe. In the third edition of the QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’ ranking, Maastricht University climbed from 7th place to 6th. This special ranking for young universities was published for the first time in 2012 to give an indication which universities may in the future become top universities worldwide.
Peter Peters first University Professor at UM

Peter Peters has been appointed professor of Nanobiology at Maastricht University (UM) as of 1 January 2014. He is Maastricht’s first ever university professor. Peters studies the immune system at a nanomolecular level. At UM he will establish the Institute of Nanoscopy.
UM and the Worldwide Universities Network

Maastricht University is an official member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). The WUN comprises 19 research-intensive institutions spanning 6 continents. The WUN aims to create multilateral opportunities for international collaboration in research and graduate education.

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