Martin Paul

Women cool off in a fountain in Maastricht, on August 8, 2020

Secrets behind the success of a top young university

As Maastricht University celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is tapping into its founding spirit in a bid to stay forever young, says its president, Martin Paul

By Martin Paul

22 June

European Union Map with UK removed by pencil eraser

The UK’s Erasmus exit is cause for regret on both sides of the channel

The proposed Turing scheme will be hard to set up – especially given its lack of reciprocity, says Martin Paul

By Martin Paul

8 January

UK universities must not turn away from Europe

Pan-continental prosperity will suffer if the UK’s near-absence from the European University project is a sign of things to come, says Martin Paul

By Martin Paul

13 August

Brexit: a chance for universities to leave their ivory towers behind

Article 50 offers institutions across Europe the opportunity for universities to connect and engage with society, says Martin Paul

By Martin Paul

28 March

The common European academic landscape is under threat after Brexit

Possible domino effect could weaken Europe as an academic powerhouse, says Maastricht University’s Martin Paul, but collaboration can and must continue

By Martin Paul

24 June