# News & events

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## In the spotlight

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### [The genetic code of memory: searching for the building blocks of recall](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/stories/genetic-code-memory-searching-building-blocks-recall)

23 March 2026

Human memory is one of biology’s most intriguing puzzles. We believe it is made up of different types, short-term, long-term, visual, and textual, but pinning down its genetic foundations remains difficult. Researcher Daan van Beek delved into the data.

### [How beautiful can a polluted landscape be?](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/how-beautiful-can-polluted-landscape-be)

17 March 2026

Within the tension between beauty and discomfort, a remarkable collaboration emerged between Natuurmonumenten and researchers from Arts, Media and Culture (FASoS). A joint exploration of how to manage a landscape that is both beautiful and toxic.

### [Martijn Bours conducts research into lifestyle factors in colorectal cancer: “Even going for a short walk now and then can already help.”](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/eating-healthier-and-exercising-more-lifestyle-total-package)

16 March 2026

Which lifestyle factors contribute to a better quality of life after treating colorectal cancer? Which ones are important for reducing or preventing symptoms after treatment? These are key questions in the research conducted by dr. Martijn Bours (GROW).

### [PhD student Kate Kondrateva wins scientific dance competition with AI-assisted entry](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/phd-student-kate-kondrateva-wins-scientific-dance-competition-ai-assisted-entry)

13 March 2026

Kate Kondrateva, PhD candidate at Maastricht University, is one of the winners of ‘Dance Your PhD’, a dance competition organised by Science Magazine. Kondrateva won in the AI category, which was included in the competition for the first time this year.

### [Understanding what happens in the brain](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/understanding-what-happens-brain)

11 March 2026

At the heart of professor Jaap Jansen’s work is the use of MRI to explore the brain. As professor of Clinical Neuroimaging, with a special focus on MRI, at both UM and Eindhoven University of Technology, he combines the strengths of both institutions.

### [Bringing research to the kitchen table](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/bringing-research-kitchen-table)

10 March 2026

Associate Professor of Moral Philosophy Katleen Gabriels' research on location tracking and young people recently gained a new platform through Studio Europa Maastricht’s collection of policy briefs on digitalisation. Read more about it here.

## Video: Meet the Institute for Corporate Law, Governance and Innovation Policies

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ICGI is the Institute for Corporate Law, Governance and Innovation Policies. The research area of ICGI is corporate law and governance in a broad sense. ICGI strives to be an excellent institute for academic research as well as an outstanding breeding ground for academics and students in their efforts to further develop their insights into corporate law and governance. ICGI carries out research activities, enables cooperation between researchers from different disciplines and organises conferences. ICGI members also participate in providing high-quality education and disseminating their research findings in this way. Current developments in corporate law and in corporate governance are central to ICGI`s endeavours.

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## Agenda

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[Showcasing AI in education in practice](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/webinar-showcasing-ai-practice)

Webinar

30
Mar

[The EU’s response to internal crises and emergencies: transforming competences, institutional balance, and policy directions?](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/eu%E2%80%99s-response-internal-crises-and-emergencies-transforming-competences-institutional-balance)

Workshop

30
Mar

[Knock-Out Comedy](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/knock-out-comedy-5)

Studium Generale | Comedy visit

14
Apr

## Featured events

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### [Dies Natalis](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/46873)

Dies Natalis, Latin for 'birthday,' is one of Maastricht University's annual celebrations. A prominent academic delivers the 'Dies address' and prestigious awards are presented.

### [Opening Academic Year](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news-events/corporate-events#openingacademicyear)

The official opening of the academic year at Maastricht University is a festive event held in late August or early September, with a different theme each year.

### [UM Star Lectures](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/um-star-lectures)

Bringing the university to our alumni. We’ll send 12 of our professors to 12 different cities across Europe for an evening of lifelong learning, stimulating ideas, and networking.

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