Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with nearly 22,000 students and 4,400 employees, is still growing. Thanks to its high-quality research and education and a strong focus on social engagement, the university distinguishes itself with its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education. Research at UM is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary, inspired by contemporary social issues and seeks to contribute to their solutions. To this end, researchers cooperate with colleagues from other disciplines and UM faculties and with Dutch and international institutions and businesses. The research at UM is also integrated with education at every level. Maastricht's identity is determined by its history, location and the people who live and work here. Maastricht University's research reflects this and is centred on four themes: Quality of Life, Learning and Innovation, Europe in a Globalising World, and Sustainability and Circularity. Some of the issues that fall under these themes are healthy ageing, climate change, demographic changes, the impact of technological developments, ageing populations, healthy and affordable food, and the European integration process.
Maastricht University aims to constantly get engaged in sustainable development, thereby establishing a European, cross-border research institute-Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM)-focusing on the development of advanced biobased materials. AMIBM designs create and translate biobased molecules, processes and materials into applications that outperform functionality and sustainability for better living. AMIBM is located in the Netherlands on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in the Dutch Province of Limburg and has a branch office in Germany; and conducts innovative fundamental, applied, and translational research by creating synergies between academia and industry. AMIBM constantly seek to design, create and translate biobased molecules, processes and materials into applications that outperform in functionality and sustainability for better living in order;  To meet the need for biobased materials producing and using industries (SME and large industries)  To fulfil the obligations of the direct stakeholders (Province of Limburg, UM, RWTH Aachen University, Fraunhofer IME)  To take responsibility for the society (legislators, students, scientific and public community)