Menu
Sluit
Events
Stories
News
About UM50
Join UM50
NL
EN

50 years of UM

in stories

The fiftieth anniversary of Maastricht University is both a milestone to reflect on and a moment to look ahead. Discover the university’s past, present and future through these stories.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
tag

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger receives honorary doctorate

tag

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

tag

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

tag

Professor Peter Stenvinkel receives honorary doctorate

tag

Lily Hilt wants to improve mental health

tag

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

Discover


our events

Employees
21 May 2026

50 Hours of Celebration: Garden Gathering for Staff

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

Read more
Employees
21 May 2026

50 Hours of Celebration: Garden Gathering for Staff

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

Read more
Students
22 May 2026

50 Hours of Celebration: Student Day

Friday 22 May, ‘50 Hours of Celebration’ will be dedicated to the students of Maastricht University, coming together to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

Read more
Students
22 May 2026

50 Hours of Celebration: Student Day

Friday 22 May, ‘50 Hours of Celebration’ will be dedicated to the students of Maastricht University, coming together to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

Read more
Alumni
23 May 2026

50 Hours of Celebration: Alumni Homecoming

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

Read more
Alumni
23 May 2026

50 Hours of Celebration: Alumni Homecoming

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

Read more
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.

Read more
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.

Read more
Everyone
02 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.

Read more
Everyone
02 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.

Read more
This website is part of
EventsStoriesNewsAbout UM50Join UM50
© 2026 Universiteit Maastricht. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookies Setting