46 CONNECTING WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT By connecting the knowledge and education of Maastricht UMC+ with public authorities and the business community, we give shape to health promotion through economic valorisation. This is given specific shape in connection with the Knowledge axis, on the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus and in cross-overs with other Brightlands campuses. Here, we make our knowledge accessible and broadly applicable. Spurred by societal issues, we set up regional projects, programmes and institutes. Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Maastricht UMC+ and the Province of Limburg cooperate in the Knowledge axis. This cooperation results in the creation of a high-quality knowledge infrastructure that enables innovative research and developments. In turn, this has the effect of attracting companies, new branches and leading academics. One of the cornerstones is a healthy population, that is to say a population that is healthy, mobile and well-educated, and which has a balanced demographic composition with sufficient knowledge workers. Brightlands is a community of ambitious entrepreneurs, researchers and students. Together, we work on open innovation. We share knowledge and experiences, and focus on worldwide challenges in the area of health, sustainability, nutrition and digitalisation. The Brightlands campuses are: • Maastricht Health Campus • Chemelot Campus (in Sittard-Geleen) • Smart Services Campus (in Heerlen) • Campus Greenport (in Venlo) CONNECTING INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES Maastricht UMC+ has a strong international profile, which includes researchers, doctors and students. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system is a popular export product and leads to collaboration with foreign partners. To achieve our aims in relation to the continuum of outstanding patient care and top-flight research, we collaborate with other knowledge institutions worldwide. Foreign PhD students gain their doctorates in Maastricht. Researchers have international contacts and publish scientific papers with colleagues around the world. Maastricht UMC+ encourages international orientation and collaboration. COOPERATION WITH INDIA In addition to the liaisons in our neighbouring countries, Maastricht UMC+ also has partnerships elsewhere in the world. For example, we have already been cooperating for more than a decade with recognised institutes and hospitals in India. This cooperation is based specifically on the connection with our research profile and complementarity to it, which are expressed in research projects. Within education, India is a partner in various curricula. Our Ophthalmology department collaborates closely with eye clinics in Bangalore and Madurai, both as regards specialist content and the logistics of patient flows. In the area of Neurosciences, there is a productive relationship between our School for Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNS) and NIMHANS ( National Institute for Mental Health and Neuroscience), an institute of national importance in India. Based on Maastricht’s expertise in clinical data sciences, the concept of the Personal Health Train is being rolled out at a number of partners, including TATA Memorial – one of India’s largest oncological institutes. Students also do work placements and rotations, and take optional subjects in India. In the Master’s in Global Health, Manipal Academy for Higher Education is an important partner. Healthy Living 2025
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