50 years of the university in Maastricht
UNTIL 5 October
Discover how the University of Maastricht ( Universiteit Maastricht ) grew from a small medical faculty into an international university over the course of 50 years, and what it means for Limburg.
50 years of Universiteit Maastricht
The Universiteit Maastricht is celebrating its 50th anniversary! What began in 1976 as a small medical faculty in the southernmost tip of the Netherlands has grown into an international knowledge community with a prominent place in Limburg and at the heart of Europe.
A journey through history
In this Studium Generale lecture, Bart Zwegers, curator of the academic heritage at the University of Maastricht ( Universiteit Maastricht), takes you on a journeythrough the history of the university. Using special artefacts, he recounts the origins of UM and the most significant developments and changes over the past 50 years.
The significance for Limburg
Alongside the university’s history, its significance for the region is also a key focus. What role does the Universiteit Maastricht play in Limburg, and how has the university contributed to the region’s development?
Discover, through unique artefacts, stories and historical developments, how the University of Maastricht ( Universiteit Maastricht ) has evolved over the past 50 years into the university it is today.
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‘50 years of the University of Maastricht’ can be found in the Jeker Quarter
Location
In the Jeker Quarter, you’ll find atmospheric restaurants and cafés with the best outdoor terraces, the historic city wall, a bakery with a watermill where flour is ground for the tastiest vlaai, and, if you’re lucky, live music on the street.
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