Under supervision of the ‘Native American’ of Maastricht the Maastricht University cortège are on their way to the opening ceremony of the academic year themed ‘Building the Community’ at the Vrijthof Theatre. © Brian Megens
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Introduction Days FASoS Maastricht University 2015
Last week I was hired by Maastricht University faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) to cover the introduction days of the incoming bachelor students for the European Studies and Arts & Culture programmes. It was a very special assignment…
Illac Diaz, A Liter of Light in Ambassador Lecture Series
The Ambassador Lecture Series has a special place in my heart as it was my first photography assignment I have ever done. Without knowing, this was the start of a new passion, photography wherein they gave me the chance to…
Pro-Equality Demonstration by Students for Equality
Last week, Maastricht students and organisations stood unified for equality by marching through Maastricht. On the Markt two speeches were given by Maastricht University staff. The demonstration was an all inclusive event, meaning that it aimed to express the pro-equality…
Pre-Academic Experience Maastricht University
Maastricht University has several projects wherein secondary school students are introduced to university life. One of them is the Pre-Academic Experience which had its kick-off last week. I was there to take photos which will be used for marketing purposes…
Mix & Mingle goes Hollywood
Last week I covered the last Mix & Mingle party of the academic year. The initiative started a couple years ago to let students and staff of Maastricht University meet each other in an informal atmosphere while enjoying a drink and…
EuroSim 2015, Skidmore College Saratoga Springs NY
Last week I was selected to represent my faculty (Maastricht University) at EuroSim 2015, a simulation of the European institutions. The convention was held at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY. This was my first encounter with the US and to…
TeenzCollege Maastricht University Closing Ceremony 2015
A couple weeks ago I published a post about the opening ceremony of TeenzCollege at Maastricht University. Last week, I was hired to cover the closing ceremony wherein the students presented their project and received their certificate. All photos ©…
Maastricht University FASoS Faculty Drinks
I brought my camera to yesterday’s FASoS Faculty drinks and of course I couldn’t resist the temptation to take some shots. All photos © Brian Megens
The Value of Education in the Job-Market
What is your degree really worth and is university mainly to prepare you for the job-market? These questions stood central in the last Ambassador Lecture Series on education in the job-market. In the panel were Secretary of State Sander Dekker,…