EDLAB – Maastricht University Centre for Teaching & Learning

🌍Education cannot promise certainty.

In this conversation with Gert Biesta, education is discussed as a democratic practice shaped by responsibility and limits.

→ Read the article: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/world-a...

🔔 Call for proposals: turn your education research idea into reality! EDLAB invites Maastricht University staff to apply for an education research grant of up to €10,000. Deadline: 17 April.

👉https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/call-proposals-open-turn-your-education-research-idea-reality

📐🌱 Calculus + sustainability

A student–staff collaboration shows how even highly abstract subjects can connect to global challenges.

👉 Read the full story here: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/edlab/e...

Get insights from experienced leaders and practitioners from universities across Europe and learn how to plan and implement staff development in teaching!
🎧 Episode 1 of the #STAFFDEV_EU Podcast series now available at https://bit.ly/m/EUApodcast

50th Dies Natalis: looking back

Last Friday, UM marked 50 years of pioneering spirit at the Basilica of Saint Servatius. With King Willem-Alexander present, honorary doctorates, education prizes and a surprise André Rieu visit made it unforgettable.

🎥 Photos & full livestream: edu.nl/63bum

#UM50

What if educational technology helped us slow down? In a new article, Dumitru Verșebeniuc introduces EDbot, an AI chatbot developed within EDLAB to support reflection on teaching and learning at Maastricht University.
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/designi...

#AIinEducation #HigherEducation

Nicole Kornet wins Wynand Wijnen Education Prize 2025! 👏🏅

At the #UM50 Dies Natalis, we honoured Nicole Kornet for her exceptional work in education. She was recognised for her leadership in reforming the European Law Schoolcurriculum and bringing PBL principles to life.

📺 See her work here 👇

The UM Library is helping embed open, future-proof education at UM. Through the national OpenUp programme (Npuls), the library turns Open Science ambitions into everyday teaching practice—making learning more accessible, reusable, and sustainable. 👉 Read more (NL): edu.nl/g3ude

#OpenScience

YouTube video by EDLAB What does digital citizenship mean for education? | Maastricht University symposium highlights

Watch our video highlights from the 6th Global Citizenship Education Symposium at Maastricht University, held on 13 Jan 26. Relive the exchanges around digital citizenship, democracy and the role of higher education. Recap: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/what-di...

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Webinar: How are colleagues using AI in practice?
Showcasing AI in practice – Episode 1 features Dave Cass (MSM) on worldbuilding with AI and Connie Drosinou (UCV) on GenAI in assessment and critical thinking. Includes Q&A.
📅 30 March 2026 | 🕙 12:00–13:30
👉 edlab.nl/slottr/ai-sh...
#AIinEducation

Workshop | Introduction to the world of education research

📅 12 Feb 2026 | 🕙 13:30–15:30 | 📍 EDLAB
Curious how students learn and how research can improve your teaching? Alexandra Mihai & Johan Adriaensen offer a practical intro to education research.

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#education #research

Stuck, uninspired, or feeling mentally blocked? 🧠💭

Join us on 25 Feb 2026 for a Student-Meet on inspiration and creativity. We’ll explore how inspiration works in student life and how to get moving again when your brain refuses to cooperate. Open to all UM students. edlab.nl/slottr/stude...

🎊 This week, we kicked off the latest edition of the Inspiring Educational Leadership trajectory for Maastricht University programme directors. In the first session, the 12 participants got hands-on by designing their own education board games.
#education #leadership #training #professional

Before everyone switches to holiday mode, a big thank you to the UM teaching & learning community 💙
For the trust, the dedication, the conversations that turn into ideas and the ideas that turn into practice.

Happy holidays from the EDLAB team! 🎄

📢 Are you looking to develop your teaching skills or explore new ideas in education? EDLAB’s Continuing Professional Development calendar for the upcoming months is now live, and registrations are open!

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#teaching #learning #EDLAB #CPD

Exchange visit from the University of Twente: On 9 December, we welcomed two colleagues from the University of Twente to EDLAB to exchange ideas on how Centres for Teaching & Learning can best support teachers. We enjoyed the chance to share ambitions and compare approaches!

Maastricht University is integrating open education & digital literacy into the University Teaching Qualification. A pilot at FSE shows how early-career teachers can be better prepared to work with OER, digital tools and AI, as part of everyday teaching. www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/um-buil...

💡𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 Maastricht University 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞? Boukje Compen highlights small, practical steps tutors can take to help students connect, create a safe learning setting, and learn from each other’s perspectives. www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/edlab/e...

To all Maastricht University teaching staff: test your digital skills in 20 minutes with the Jisc Discovery Tool. Get a personalised report on online teaching, collaboration, media literacy, AI use and digital wellbeing + trusted resources. Voluntary & anonymous! maastricht-uni.potential.ly/signin

🌍 Have you already signed up for the 6th UM Global Citizenship Education Symposium on
13 Jan 2026 at Maastricht University? Keynotes by Gert Biesta and Jason Goulah on digital citizenship. Don't miss it!
👉 Sign up: www.aanmelder.nl/170534

What happens when education researchers work together, each with their own methods, disciplines, and questions? Well… it’s definitely not just “a bunch of nerds behind a computer.” In this video,… Education research thrives on collaboration

What happens when education researchers at Maastricht University work together, each with their own methods, disciplines, and questions? Well… it’s definitely not just “a bunch of nerds behind a computer.” Watch our new video: Education research thrives on collaboration.

If a machine can write a flawless essay, what’s left for the writer? Maastricht University graduate Robin van Wasen asks how writing shapes identity and whether AI can ever match the intent and authenticity at the heart of human writing.
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#writing #HigherEd #AI #authenticity

🎊 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 221 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲! The UTQ certificate recognises your dedication, resilience, and the way you inspire, motivate, and support our students.
@maastrichtu.bsky.social #UTQ #education #teaching

1 op de 6 studenten in Limburg is Duits In het studiejaar 2023/'24 volgden bijna 22.000 Duitse studenten hun opleiding in Nederland, waarvan 6.400 in Limburg. Ook Belgische studenten studeren vaak in Limburg.

1 op de 6 studenten in Limburg is Duits. In studiejaar 2023/’24 volgden bijna 22000 Duitse studenten een opleiding aan een universiteit of hogeschool in Nederland. Hiervan studeren er 6400 in Limburg. Ook Belgische studenten volgen hun studie het vaakst in Limburg.
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📣𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

🗓️2 December 2025
⏰ 13:30-15:30
🔗 edlab.nl/slottr/stres...

Whether you are active as a tutor, course coordinator, mentor, study advisor or you fulfil multiple roles, this workshop can offer everyone new insights into stress and anxiety among students.

🌍 UM Global Citizenship Education Symposium
13 Jan 2026, Maastricht. Keynotes by Gert Biesta and Jason Goulah on digital citizenship, AI and disinformation. Breakouts, lunch & drinks. Join educators shaping transformative education.
👉 Sign up: www.aanmelder.nl/170534

📢 Are you looking to develop your teaching skills or explore new ideas in education? EDLAB’s Continuing Professional Development calendar for the upcoming months is now live, and registrations are open!

🔗 Register here: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events?organ...

#teaching #learning #EDLAB #CPD

📣𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽

🗓️27 November 2025
⏰ 10:00-12:00
🔗 edlab.nl/slottr/works...

In this workshop, you will learn how to recognise signs of depression and/or suicidality, how to engage in open and safe conversations about these issues.

Maastricht University teaching staff: test your digital skills in 20–25 minutes with the Jisc Discovery Tool. Get a personalised report on online teaching, collaboration, media literacy, AI use and digital wellbeing — plus trusted resources. Voluntary & anonymous! maastricht-uni.potential.ly/signin

UM now has Teacher Information Points (TIPs) in every faculty, providing local, on-demand support for teaching staff. Coordinated within faculties and connected through an EDLAB-hosted network, TIPs strengthen existing support and build new structures where needed 👉 bit.ly/4oQNCl0