☀️ Summer is here Time to slow down, recharge and enjoy everything summer brings. Whether you are heading somewhere new or staying close to home, we hope your summer is filled with good people and sunny moments. Happy summer from all of us at EDLAB! 💙🌻 #MaastrichtUniversity

🍂 Looking ahead to the new semester? EDLAB’s September and October programme offers workshops and events on educational games, AI, supervision, voice techniques and many more! Curious to learn more? Registrations are open! 💙 👉 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events?organ... #MaastrichtUniversity

How can students grow through challenges and thrive during and beyond their studies? Join us on 1 October at EDLAB for Student Guidance Day 2026. Please register by 23 September via www.aanmelder.nl/177538/home?...

⏰ One week left to apply for the EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB)! Want to share your ideas, gain valuable experience, and help shape education at Maastricht University? 📅 Apply before 31 July: maastrichtuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MaastrichtUniversity

🌟 A spotlight on our student colleagues! Raul, Rebecca, Spoorti, Damian, Mathilda and Megheti contributed their time, skills and ideas to EDLAB’s communications, events, educational projects and research this year. Thank you for being part of our team, and all the best for what comes next! 💛

🤖 How is AI changing the teaching experience? Rebecca Borski interviewed 13 UM teaching staff members and found that its greatest impact may not be on teachers’ expertise, but on their relationship with students. Her findings offer practical recommendations for EDLAB and UM. 💡

✨ Our CPD programme for September–December 2026 is here! See what sparks your curiosity, save the dates and join us after the summer 🎯 Explore the workshops and register: umployee.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/group-men... #TeachingAndLearning #EDLAB

📢 The preliminary programme for UM Education Research Day 2026 is online! Join us at EDLAB on 17 November for discussions, workshops and interactive sessions. Explore the programme and pre-register: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/um-ed... #EducationResearch

🎉 EDLAB's July newsletter is out! mailing.maastrichtuniversity.nl/x/?S7a1MPmfa... EDLAB’s monthly newsletter keeps you informed about our latest updates, events and news. Everyone is welcome to subscribe 📥 mailing.maastrichtuniversity.nl/x/plugin/?pN...

One of our favourite parts of the UM Education Days is catching up with colleagues between sessions and hearing what has stayed with them. What are they taking away from this year's UM Education Days? 👉https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/what-colleagues-took-away-um-education-days-2026 #education

💙 Fresh ideas. New perspectives. Meaningful collaboration. This spring, six UCM students contributed to EDLAB's Student Guidance programme through research and fresh ideas on student guidance and professional development. 🔗 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/ed...

How do you bring Problem-Based Learning to life beyond the classroom? From student ThinkTanks to honours programmes, this #UM50 story shows how Maastricht University's educational philosophy continues to evolve through real-world learning. um50.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/stories/p...

📚 Teaching and research don’t have to compete. The new Mending the Gap booklet shares how Maastricht University colleagues bring both together in their everyday work. 📘 Read the booklet: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/mend-gap-exp... #research #teaching #HigherEducation

🎓 What helps students feel they belong at university? PhD researcher Jacqueline Charpentier shares insights into belonging, student success and supporting the transition to university. Read more: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/helping...

🎓 Why join the EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB)? ✔ Influence education at Maastricht University ✔ Meet students from across UM ✔ Gain valuable experience and develop new skills 📅 Apply before 31 July: maastrichtuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MaastrichtUniversity

How can students grow through challenges and thrive during and beyond their studies? Join us on 1 October at EDLAB for Student Guidance Day 2026. Please register by 23 September. 🔗 www.aanmelder.nl/177538/home?... #StudentGuidance #education

📢 Call for Proposals: Comenius programme 2027 Are you interested in applying for a Comenius education innovation grant? 👉 Have a look at our information slides for the 2027 funding round for an overview of the programme and application process: umployee.maastrichtuniversity.nl/en/group-men...

💬 Why do some university discussions deepen learning while others become polarised? In the latest edUMinded article, Johannes Kugel explores what makes dialogue meaningful in PBL. Read more: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/edlab/e...

🎉 Congratulations to the six winning teams of the 2026–27 EDLAB Education Research Grants! From AI and assessment to tutorial dynamics, these projects explore the future of education at UM. Read more: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/educati...

💡 What is the EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB)? A group of students from across UM who share ideas, provide feedback, and help shape the future of education at Maastricht University. Interested? 📅 Apply before 31 July: maastrichtuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MaastrichtUniversity

Can arts and crafts reshape medicine? Professor Anna Harris studies how craft, materials and unconventional thinking can make healthcare more creative, sustainable and humane—from knitted organs to improvised hospital equipment. 🧶 edu.nl/nc7rd

☀️ One last EduBite before the summer break! What topics, questions or challenges would you like to see featured in EduBites during the 2026–2027 academic year? 💬 Share your ideas in the comments. We'd love to hear from you! #EduBites #Maastrichtuniversity

💬 Your experience matters!

🎓 PREMIUM 2026 has come to an end! On 28 May, student teams presented their final project outcomes after five months of collaboration, learning and growth. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this journey possible! #PREMIUM #MaastrichtUniversity

📅 Save the date! Join us on 17 November for the UM Education Research Day 2026 at EDLAB. A day of sharing ideas, learning together and exploring challenges in higher education. Whether you're experienced or simply curious, you're welcome! 🔗 maastrichtuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

📚 A new EduBite is here! This week's question: "I have some time during the summer and would like to develop professionally, but there are no CPD activities. What else can I do?" Explore EDLAB's self-paced Canvas modules and learn at your own pace via canvas.maastrichtuniversity.nl/enroll/8FMPJL

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at EDLAB for the 5th UM Education Days! We're grateful for the inspiring conversations, new ideas and meaningful exchanges. Thanks to all participants, session hosts and volunteers who made it possible. #UMEducationDays #EDLAB

💡Want to help shape education at Maastricht University? Join the EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB)! Share your ideas, contribute to educational innovation, and help strengthen PBL at UM. 📅 Apply before 31 July: maastrichtuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MaastrichtUniversity

Everyone is different. All are welcome at UM. 🏳️‍🌈 Today, students and staff raised the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag at the UM Inner City Library. A visible moment of support for LGBTQIA+ students and staff, and a reminder that unity means making sure no one stands alone. #UMPride #LGBTQIA+

Pupils already use AI for their homework. The challenge is making sure it helps them learn, not replaces the learning. A new UM project brings parents, teachers and pupils together to create practical materials for responsible AI use at school and at home. Read more: edu.nl/dnkd7 #AI #Education