UM50

In 2026, Maastricht University celebrates its 50th anniversary. We invite everyone to look back with us, celebrate together, and think ahead to the next fifty years.

Celebrate with us

About the anniversary

Everyone

25 Mar 2026

Photo exhibition 50 years of UM

Pictures of the university community over the years.

Everyone

25 Mar 2026

Photo exhibition 50 years of UM

Pictures of the university community over the years.

Everyone

23 Apr 2026

Legal walk through Maastricht

Discover Maastricht from a surprising perspective.

Everyone

23 Apr 2026

Legal walk through Maastricht

Discover Maastricht from a surprising perspective.

Everyone

19 May 2026

UM50 Running Tour

Discover Maastricht University's buildings while running.

Everyone

19 May 2026

UM50 Running Tour

Discover Maastricht University's buildings while running.

Everyone

20 May 2026

Pint of Science features: 50 Years of Science, 50 Years of Impact: Female UM Pioneers

Discover how vibrant and relevant science can be in the heart of our city.

Everyone

20 May 2026

Pint of Science features: 50 Years of Science, 50 Years of Impact: Female UM Pioneers

Discover how vibrant and relevant science can be in the heart of our city.

Employees

21 May 2026

UM50 Staff Garden Gathering

On Thursday 21 May, Maastricht University will kick off “50 Hours of Celebration” with a Garden Gathering for staff members.

Employees

21 May 2026

UM50 Staff Garden Gathering

On Thursday 21 May, Maastricht University will kick off “50 Hours of Celebration” with a Garden Gathering for staff members.

Students

22 May 2026

UM50 Student Day

Live DJs, food trucks, bars, the legendary Battle of the Faculties, and a headline performance by John Tana. This is the party of the year!

Students

22 May 2026

UM50 Student Day

Live DJs, food trucks, bars, the legendary Battle of the Faculties, and a headline performance by John Tana. This is the party of the year!

Alumni

23 May 2026

UM50 Alumni Homecoming

The Alumni Homecoming is the major reunion of Maastricht University in its jubilee year.

Alumni

23 May 2026

UM50 Alumni Homecoming

The Alumni Homecoming is the major reunion of Maastricht University in its jubilee year.

Everyone

31 Aug 2026

Opening Academic Year 2026/27

On Monday, 31 August, we will celebrate the start of the 2026/27 academic year at the Theater aan het Vrijthof.

Everyone

31 Aug 2026

Opening Academic Year 2026/27

On Monday, 31 August, we will celebrate the start of the 2026/27 academic year at the Theater aan het Vrijthof.

Everyone

03 Sep 2026

PAS Festival 2026

A double celebration in the city centre: PAS Festival marks its tenth edition as well as 50 years of Maastricht University, with an extensive programme for young and old alike.

Everyone

03 Sep 2026

PAS Festival 2026

A double celebration in the city centre: PAS Festival marks its tenth edition as well as 50 years of Maastricht University, with an extensive programme for young and old alike.

All events

The anniversary year of Maastricht University is all about connection. Connection between the university and the city, between science and society, and above all: connection between people. Students, staff, alumni, residents of Maastricht and Limburg, and everyone who holds the university close to their heart. We bring this to life through a range of events and stories throughout the year.

All stories

How MERLN creates biomedical magic

Greener Together

The University Fund Limburg is building a future with healthy brains

Lily Hilt wants to improve mental health

Then and now: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

A history of UM in 50 objects

Problem-Based Learning: at the heart of Maastricht University for 50 years

ELSA Lab uses artificial intelligence to combat poverty and debt

University in the neighbourhood: collaborating to improve local health

Alumnus Michaël puts psychology into practice

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger receives honorary doctorate

IT support officer Rob van Sebille on Maastricht University’s first steps online

In the Skillslab, medical students have been learning essential skills for 50 years

Professor Peter Stenvinkel receives honorary doctorate

University Fund Limburg: supporting bear-illiant student initiatives for years

Lawsuits for love

The possibility to apply for funding has closed, but the UM50 agenda is still open for events that connect the university and society. Are you organising an event in 2026 that fits well with the theme of UM50? Then we would be happy to promote it.

Please complete this form as fully as possible and send it to UM50@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Maastricht University

celebrates 50 years

Photo exhibition 50 years of UM

Photo exhibition 50 years of UM

Legal walk through Maastricht

Legal walk through Maastricht

UM50 Running Tour

UM50 Running Tour

Pint of Science features: 50 Years of Science, 50 Years of Impact: Female UM Pioneers

Pint of Science features: 50 Years of Science, 50 Years of Impact: Female UM Pioneers

UM50 Staff Garden Gathering

UM50 Staff Garden Gathering

UM50 Student Day

UM50 Student Day

UM50 Alumni Homecoming

UM50 Alumni Homecoming

Opening Academic Year 2026/27

Opening Academic Year 2026/27

PAS Festival 2026

PAS Festival 2026

What is

happening?

50 years of UM

in stories

How MERLN creates biomedical magic

Greener Together

The University Fund Limburg is building a future with healthy brains

Lily Hilt wants to improve mental health

Then and now: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

A history of UM in 50 objects

Problem-Based Learning: at the heart of Maastricht University for 50 years

ELSA Lab uses artificial intelligence to combat poverty and debt

University in the neighbourhood: collaborating to improve local health

Alumnus Michaël puts psychology into practice

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger receives honorary doctorate

IT support officer Rob van Sebille on Maastricht University’s first steps online

In the Skillslab, medical students have been learning essential skills for 50 years

Professor Peter Stenvinkel receives honorary doctorate

University Fund Limburg: supporting bear-illiant student initiatives for years

Lawsuits for love

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