Thursday November 19, 2026

Navigating sensory sensitivities

Time:    11h00 - 13h00
Where: Student Services Centrum, Bonnefantenstraat 2 Room B1.35A
Host:  Eva Ipektzidou and Gesa Lange

Are you a student with ADHD and/or Autism (formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed or strong suspicion), and you...

• feel overwhelmed by bright lights or certain lighting conditions?
• find yourself distracted or irritated by background noises that others seem to ignore?
• experience discomfort with certain textures in clothing, foods or materials?     
• seek out intense sensory experiences, like loud music or bright lights to feel more engaged?     
• have a high tolerance for pain and sometimes don't notice injuries immediately?     
• seek tight hugs or deep pressure to feel grounded and comfortable?

By the end of this session you will be able to...     

• understand the effects of sensory overload
• share your own experiences with sensory over- and understimulation     
• understand your sensory profile, including sensory preferences and triggers     
• develop strategies for managing sensory overload     
• create your own personalized sensory safety plan

 

Te workshop will be facilitated by Eva Ipektzidou and Gesa Lange, student counsellors at SBE and UCM, respectively. As part of the UM project team Embracing Neurodiversity: Let’s Talk about ADHD and Autism, they are dedicated to fostering a safe and welcoming environment at UM where neurodivergent individuals can express their needs, access appropriate support, and feel understood.

 

 

Totebag Painting 

Time:    14h00 - 16h00
Where: Visitors Centre - Student Services Centrum 
Host:    Team Wellbeing Movement 

Need a break between your studies? Bring some friends and join us at the SSC Visitors Centre on Thursday 19 November to paint your own tote bag! 

As part of Wellbeing Week’s Reset & Recharge theme, The Wellbeing Movement invites you to slow down, and enjoy a colourful break together. We’ll provide the tote bags and paint—all you need to do is let your imagination flow. We can’t wait to see what you create!

 

 

 

Club power 

 

Time:    17h45 - 18h45
Where: UM Sports P. Debyeplein 15, Maastricht Exercise Studio
Host:    UM Sports trainer 

Build strength, improve your fitness and tone your entire body in this energetic group workout. Power combines simple, repetitive exercises with relatively light weights and motivating music. No complicated choreography and suitable for all fitness levels.

Session information

General information for all sessions:

• Please arrive on time so the session can start promptly.
• Please bring a towel to every session.
• No previous experience is required unless specifically stated in the session description.
• Participants can always work at their own level.

Experience required: No – suitable for all levels

An energetic and explosive workout combining boxing and kicking techniques with strength and fitness training. Participants work with a standing kickbag rather than a sparring partner. Expect an intense, fun workout with motivating music.

Please arrive on time so there is enough time to set up the equipment.