Additional support

 

Student Initiative Helpdesk (SIH)

The Student Initiative Helpdesk offers personalised support and guidance to all student organisations at Maastricht University. Whether you’re planning an event, applying for subsidies, or registering your organisation with the Chamber of Commerce, SIH is your go-to contact. We assist both new and established student organisations in navigating the essentials.

Email: sih@maastrichtuniversity.nl 
More info on the Student Initiative Helpdesk

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UM Career Services

UM Career Services is committed to helping students and graduates develop the knowledge, skills and personal competences they need to find suitable work. Is your organisation interested in hosting career-related events? Reach out to Career Services to explore the possibilities for collaboration.

Email: careerservices@maastrichtuniversity.nl
More information on UM Career Services

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Student Wellbeing

The project team Student Wellbeing assists student organisations in promoting wellbeing among their members. We offer workshops tailored for  confidential contact persons, and we’re happy to support you in organising wellbeing-focused lectures or workshops for your members. Check out the offer your can choose from! 

Email: nadine.chudy@maastrichtuniversity.nl
More information on Student Wellbeing

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Sexual Safety Programme

A Maastricht University initiative that aims to create a safe environment for all, free from sexual violence.

Are you looking to address sexual safety within your student organisation? Our team is here to support you in developing awareness events, workshops, policies, support structures, or other initiatives tailored to your community. We offer advice and workshops in both Dutch and English.

Let’s work together to prevent sexual violence and promote sexual wellbeing.

You can also enrol in the Sexual Safety Canvas course, where you’ll find practical tools, promotional materials, and useful resources. Enroll here. 

Email: sexualsafetyum@maastrichtuniversity.nl
More information on UM's Sexual Safety Programme

 

Continuous offer 

Personal and Professional Development Portal

If you would like to dive into developing your personal and professional competencies and take have a look at the Personal and Professional Development Portal. You can see a diverse offer of (online) workshops, resources and modules. Additionally you can also find offer on there regarding your wellbeing and studying with a dissability. All of the offer is free and accessible to all UM students. 

 

MoodLift 

MoodLift is an national initiative aimed at improving students’ mental health. MoodLift offers an annual Mind Health Check that gives you an insight in your own mental health and you will receive a personalised advice. All year round you can follow one of the 12 e-health programmes guided by an online coach for free. From dealing with procrastination to working on your state of mind, there is always a topic that suits you!

Start right here! 

All offer is both available in English and Dutch.

 

Psychological Support

The UM psychologists can help you with psychological difficulties such as anxiety, feelings of guilt, gloominess, stress, lack of self-confidence and grief. They can also provide support if you are experiencing relationship problems with your family, friends or partner. They are not able to provide diagnostic services or long-term counselling. 

If you're concerned about your mental health or wellbeing and not sure where to turn for help, our UM Psychologists can give you a Quick Psychological Referral (QPR). In a 10-minute session you can confidentially discuss your situation, get advice on what to do next and receive a recommendation for the right care within or outside UM. Following through on the psychologist’s advice is up to you.

Click here for more information.

 

Rutgers, the Dutch centre of expertise on sexuality, offers the Ben je Oké? campaign—an initiative that promotes positive bystander intervention by encouraging people to ask, "Are you okay?", and to engage in conversations about consent. Student organisations can download the campaign toolkit free of charge. Rutgers also offers workshops to support implementation. While the website is only available in Dutch, the campaign materials are offered in both Dutch and English and can be tailored to suit your organisation's house style. You can find information and download the toolkit here.