Verhalen - UM50

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.

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

Everyone

19 May 2026

UM50 Running Tour (Dutch)

Discover Maastricht University's buildings while running.

Everyone

19 May 2026

UM50 Running Tour (Dutch)

Discover Maastricht University's buildings while running.

Everyone

20 May 2026

Legal walk through Maastricht

Discover Maastricht from a surprising perspective.

Everyone

20 May 2026

Legal walk through Maastricht

Discover Maastricht from a surprising perspective.

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.

Everyone

21 May 2026

City Tour: 50 years of Maastricht University

Celebrate 50 years of Maastricht University and discover the city from a whole new perspective.

Everyone

21 May 2026

City Tour: 50 years of Maastricht University

Celebrate 50 years of Maastricht University and discover the city from a whole new perspective.

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

28 May 2026

Art & heritage tour Randwyck

Take a look inside the modern UM buildings, which are surprisingly rich in art and heritage.

Everyone

28 May 2026

Art & heritage tour Randwyck

Take a look inside the modern UM buildings, which are surprisingly rich in art and heritage.

Everyone

13 Jun 2026

Soapbox Science

Step closer to science than ever before!

Everyone

13 Jun 2026

Soapbox Science

Step closer to science than ever before!

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.

50 years of UM

in stories

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

Discover

our events

UM50 Running Tour (Dutch)

UM50 Running Tour (Dutch)

Legal walk through Maastricht

Legal walk through Maastricht

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

City Tour: 50 years of Maastricht University

City Tour: 50 years of Maastricht University

UM50 Staff Garden Gathering

UM50 Staff Garden Gathering

UM50 Student Day

UM50 Student Day

UM50 Alumni Homecoming

UM50 Alumni Homecoming

Art & heritage tour Randwyck

Art & heritage tour Randwyck

Soapbox Science

Soapbox Science

PAS Festival 2026

PAS Festival 2026