Our Year 8 and 9 students took on the great outdoors during camp in the marl quarry of Eben Emael in Belgium! From ziplining and abseiling to archery, caving, scavenger hunts and a 20k hike back to campus, this was no ordinary school week! Campfires, marshmallows...
Over the past weeks, students in our Career-related Programme (CP) specialising in Business and Sustainability have been exploring what sustainability looks like across different industries—through real-world experiences and inspiring encounters. Guest Lecture by Lisa ZimmermanWe were pleased to welcome Lisa Zimmerman for a session on...
In the latest edition of Zakenvrouwenclub, we proudly share the story behind our Female Empowerment Project. Together with Tess, founder of Zakenvrouwenclub and dedicated ambassador of our mission. The article highlights how education can change lives and features five incredible young women who are studying at...
At the beginning of June, our students proudly raised the Pride flag on campus, marking the start of Pride Month and setting the tone for what this month stands for at UWC Maastricht. This annual moment is more than a tradition. It is a powerful celebration...
Over the past 2 months, 25 UWC Maastricht teachers have been exploring GenAI under the supervision of Wim Hoogedeure. Not as a replacement but as a smart partner in the classroom. The impact? Remarkable! Take Ruth, for example. She reimagined how she teaches the periodic table...
Today we celebrated a big step in our Green Dream campaign: a living classroom of 300 native trees where students can learn, play and connect with nature, right here on campus! One of our students reminded us just how powerful green spaces are, even sharing that...
Our Business & Sustainability and Design & Technology students recently took a deep dive into innovation at Maxion Wheels in Königswinter, Germany, a global leader in sustainable wheel manufacturing and proud scholarship sponsor at UWC Maastricht. From touring the factory floor to learning how wheels are...
How do we prepare students for a world shaped by AI? At UWC Maastricht, we believe it starts with investing in our staff! 25 colleagues have come together to explore how AI can—and should—transform education. With the guidance of Wim Hoogedeure, we’ve been diving into the...
A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny brought smiles to our primary students. Now we’re ready to hop into the May break!...
Our playground as part of a learning adventure! Primary school students are getting seriously hands-on, helping take down old wooden structures and buidling a brand new play space. With a bit of expert help from our caretaker Patrick. This is learning by doing: teamwork, responsibility and a...
