Training offer 2025-2026

All trainings are free and in English, unless stated otherwise. 

For boards: 

SIH event for Treasurers and PR managers

Get practical tips, ask your questions, and start your year as a treasurer or PR manager with the right tools and insights!

Programme

15:45 – 16:00
Arrival and time to socialize

16:00 - Workshop by MyMaastricht
MyMaastricht is an information platform for international students with more than 27K followers. They will be sharing tips on how to promote events effectively on social media to reach a broader audience.

16:00 - Workshop by UM Finance Department
The UM Finance Department is responsible for all financial processes and payments within Maastricht University. During this session, they will provide insights and practical tips to help treasurers manage their finances effectively.

17:00 
Q&A session followed by drinks and networking

By the Student Initiative Helpdesk

 

Teambuilding for boards 

As a board you will collaborate intensively as a team in the context of the activities for your association. Working together in a pleasant, efficient and healthy way is a challenge. To support you in this, you can follow a teambuilding training with your board. You will test your team's ability to solve challenging problems through collaboration. You will gain insights into the team roles and collaboration styles of your team members. 

Details: On request - email careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl
All board members have to be present during this training. Additional cost of 360€. 

by UM Career Services
 

Hosting inclusive and accesible events

Want to make your events welcoming for all? Learn how to organise inclusive and accessible events in this training, offered in collaboration with UM’s Unlimited Network. You'll receive practical guidance on creating events that are accessible to everyone — including people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or neurodivergent experiences.

Details: Date to be determined

by the Student Initiative Helpdesk and UnliMited Students

 

Sustainable board transition

When the time comes to recruit a new board, the Student Initiative Helpdesk is here to support you in ensuring a smooth and sustainable transition. Join this training to gain insights on how to recruit suitable successors, prepare an effective handover, and navigate the legal steps involved in stepping down.

Details: Date to be determined 

by the Student Initiative Helpdesk and MUSST

 

The Inclusion Lab: An Interactive Session for Student Associations

Most of us agree that student associations should be welcoming. Often, the challenge isn't the intention; it's the execution. Turning that goal into a reality can be tricky. Maybe the converstaion feels too sensitive, or you're just not sure what 'DEI' actually looks like for a sports team, fraternity or student association. That's where we come in. 

The Maastricht University Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Office is offering free, interactive sessions designed specifically for student associations. We provide the framework and facilitate a supportive discussion, you bring your unique perspective and experiences. 

In this session, we will: 

• Identify the attitudes and perspectives towards DEI within your association. 
• Help you define what diversity and inclusion mean in your context. 
• Brainstorm practical ideas for more inclusive events, meetings, communication and more. 

Details: On request - e-mail diversity@maastrichtuniversity.nl 

by the DEI+ office

 

For confidential contact persons and board members: 

 

Challenging behaviour: navigating sensitive topics with confidence

In this interactive session confidential advisors of different student or study associations discuss and learn how they can recognize and manage situations in which members display challenging behavior and/or mental health problems.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

• detect signals that indicate a personal or psychological problem that might influence students’ study progress, including more alarming signals
• feel more confident about what you can do (seek connection, offering first help, refer to the right care within or outside of UM)                         
• approach a member and engage in a conversation using roadmaps and techniques     
• recognize pitfalls and challenges                
• respect your own boundaries.          
   

Details: The training will only take place if at least 6 participants register. 

by the UM psychologists / project team Student Wellbeing

 

Responding to sexual violence disclosures training

Reageren op een onthulling van seksueel grensoverschrijdend gedrag 

Board members and confidential contact persons have an important role and responsibility when it comes to receiving disclosures, signals, or reports of sexual violence. How you respond when someone shares their experience can make a significant difference. A negative reaction can cause further harm—often referred to as a 'second rape'—while a positive, supportive response can be an important first step in the healing process.

This training will help you learn how to respond trauma-sensitively to a disclosure, understand the support options available within UM, and know where to refer someone for help outside the university.

 

Details: The training will only take place if at least 4 participants register. If you are interested but unable to attend, send us a message on sexualsafetyum@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

by the Sexual Safety team

 

For members (to be hosted by your student organisation):

 

Green Dot workshop 

Green Dot is an interactive workshop designed to help build a culture where sexual violence is not tolerated—and where everyone plays a role in prevention.

During the session, you will learn how to recognize concerning behaviours and how to intervene effectively as a bystander. The workshop also explores ways to strengthen positive norms within your student organisation and contribute to a safer community.

Our UM trainers will guide you through the workshop—tailored to the student context—using real-life examples to help you build confidence and skills as an empowered, active bystander.

The workshop is part of a broader approach that may include social media, posters, or follow-up reinforcement activities. We’re happy to explore the possibilities together for your student organisation.

 

Details: On request - e-mail greendotum@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 

The training will only take place if at least 10 participants register. 

by the Sexual Safety Programme & Green Dot 

 

Door het Geluid training

This foundation provides workshops led by students for students, focusing on open discussion about mental health. By using real scenarios that students face, the workshops aim to raise awareness, foster recognition, and offer practical tools to improve personal and peer mental wellbeing. 

Details: On request - e-mail sih@maastrichtuniversity.nl

The training will only take place if at least 15 participants register. Note that these workshops are in Dutch. 

by Door het Geluid 

 

Drugs 101 training

What every student needs to know: an awareness raising session
on party drugs. An informative meeting with all the latest trends on recreational drugs, reducing risks and addiction.

Details: On request - e-mail nadine.chudy@maastrichtuniversity.nl

The training will only take place if at least 15 participants register. 

by Mondriaan 

 

Ally training 

Would you like to know how to better support the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you unfamiliar and unsure about terminology? Do you want to know how to make your language gender-inclusive? Do you want to learn about the queer community, but don't know where to start? Come join our workshop on how to be a LGBTQIA+ ally! 

During this training, you will learn more about gender, sex assigned at birth, and sexuality. We will also discuss pronoun usage and apply this knowledge in practice. We are here to address the things that you wouldn't feel comfortable asking in other situations. 

Details: On request - e-mail diversity@maastrichtuniversity.nl 

by the DEI+ office

 

Writing your CV

In this workshop, you identify the relevant steps in an application and selection process. Firstly, you learn how to identify your unique selling points by evaluating how you match the vacancy. Subsequently, by taking on the role of the employer, you find out about their requirements for a CV. You receive feedback on your CV, with tips on producing a structured and accessible CV.

Details: On request - email careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl

The training will only take place if at least 10 participants register. 

by UM Career Services

 

Writing a powerful application letter

In this workshop, you identify the relevant steps in an application and selection process. Firstly, you learn how to identify your unique selling points by evaluating how you match the vacancy. Subsequently, by taking on the role of the employer, you find out about their requirements for an application letter. You receive feedback on your application letter with tips on writing a compelling and convincing application letter.

Details: On request - email careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl

The training will only take place if at least 10 participants register. 

by UM Career Services

 

Networking skills

The importance of networking for your career cannot be underestimated. It is the best way to get detailed information about the job market, job openings, and job opportunities. And the way to present yourself professionally. So, how do you network? This lecture provides hands-on tips that help you build a network that supports you in your transition from university into the job market.

 

Details: On request - email careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl Addtional cost of 270€.

The training will only take place if at least 10 participants register. 

by UM Career Services

 

Using LinkedIn

Is everyone always talking about LinkedIn and its importance? Do you miss out on many vacancies and invaluable network opportunities if you do not have an account on LinkedIn? Maybe you would like to start with it but something is holding you back. This lecture helps you on track to get using LinkedIn your way!

Details: On request - email careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl Additional cost of 180€.

The training will only take place if at least 10 participants register. 

by UM Career Services

 

CV-checks at career events

Organising a career event with your student organisation? UM Career Services is happy to help by providing CV checks for your members.

Details: On request - email careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl

by UM Career Services