For many supervisors, guiding students in interdisciplinary research can feel daunting, especially when the topic itself reaches beyond your own disciplinary expertise. Yet your role is crucial in helping students navigate this unfamiliar territory and develop the skills to integrate perspectives, build common ground, and formulate meaningful interdisciplinary research questions.

This interactive workshop is designed to equip you with practical strategies and confidence to support students embarking on interdisciplinary research for the first time. Through case studies and real examples, we will explore how to guide students in negotiating diverse perspectives, keeping their research process rigorous and coherent, and maintaining ownership of their work even when you are not the subject-matter expert. You will leave with a clearer sense of how to supervise the process rather than the content, ensuring your students thrive in an interdisciplinary learning environment.

✅ Understand the key challenges students face when doing interdisciplinary research for the first time;
✅ Learn how to guide the research process even when the content is outside your expertise;
✅ Develop strategies to help students integrate perspectives and build a common language;
✅ Gain confidence in facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and reflection;
✅ Explore real-life case studies to reflect on your supervisory approach and impact;

When: Wednesday 19.11.2025, 15:00-17:00 hrs.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

As an Honours+ Supervisor, you know how crucial motivation is for student success. But how well do you understand what really drives (or hinders) it?

In this interactive session, we dive into Self-Determination Theory (SDT), one of the most widely researched and applied frameworks for understanding human motivation. You will discover how to recognize different types of motivation in your students, and more importantly how to positively influence their intrinsic drive, autonomy, and engagement.

Whether you are supporting a highly autonomous team or struggling with disengaged students, this workshop equips you with tools and insights to guide them more effectively and with greater confidence.

When: Thursday 22.01.2026, 10:00-13:00 hrs.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

As an Honours+ Supervisor, you play a crucial role in shaping the team dynamics and learning climate for your students. But even the most talented teams won’t thrive if they don’t feel safe to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes. You may assume “they will figure it out themselves,” but research shows that without psychological safety, students are less likely to contribute, take initiative, or learn from failure. This session gives you the insights and tools to actively build a safe, productive team atmosphere. We will explore the concept of psychological safety, which is the foundation of high-performing, innovative teams. You will learn how to recognize signs of low (or high) psychological safety, reflect on your own influence as a Supervisor, and practice concrete techniques to foster an open and trusting team culture.

During this session, you will learn to:

✅ Understand what psychological safety is and why it matters for learning and performance;
✅ Recognize common barriers to psychological safety in student teams;
✅ Reflect on your own role and how your actions impact team dynamics;
✅ Practice strategies to create trust, openness, and accountability in your teams.

When: Monday 09.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

Honours+ brings together people from vastly different cultural backgrounds. That diversity is a powerful asset, but it can also create invisible barriers: differing expectations, unspoken norms, and contrasting communication styles that can derail collaboration if left unaddressed. Cultural differences influence everything from how students speak up, give feedback, or resolve conflict, to how they relate to you and their client. As a Supervisor, your own cultural lens also shapes how you interpret and respond to your team and their client. This session gives you the tools to better understand these dynamics, guide your team in navigating them, and adjust your own approach where needed. As such, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. This session helps you uncover and address these differences so they don’t become roadblocks but stepping stones.

During this session, we will:

✅ Explore key cultural dimensions that impact communication and teamwork;
✅ Learn to recognize and adapt to diverse communication and feedback styles;
✅ Reflect on your own cultural assumptions and how they affect your role as Supervisor;
✅ Gain strategies to help your team and their client collaborate across cultural divides.

When: Monday 23.02.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

Honours students are ambitious, driven, and eager to perform at a high level. But behind that drive, some struggle with the pressures of high expectations — from themselves, their team, their family, friends, and the programme. While they may appear in control, stress, self-doubt, and even burnout tendencies can simmer below the surface.

As a Supervisor, you are often the first to notice when students start to falter under pressure. But how can you address this effectively? How do you support students in maintaining resilience, without lowering the bar on their learning goals? How do you keep them engaged, growing, and healthy at the same time?

This session is designed to help you better understand the dynamics of stress and high-performance behavior in students and to strengthen your ability to guide them through moments of pressure in a constructive and supportive way.

In this session, you will explore:

✅ How to identify signs of stress, overwhelm, or unhealthy perfectionism in students;
✅ Why high-performing students are especially vulnerable to burnout or disengagement;
✅ How to have meaningful conversations about stress without creating defensiveness;
✅ Tools and techniques to help students reflect on their coping strategies and develop healthier habits;
✅ How to strike the right balance between pushing for growth and preserving well-being.

When: Wednesday 01.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

At Maastricht University, many students with ADHD and Autism are seeking not only academic success but also a supportive community that truly understands their unique ways of thinking and learning. As a coach or mentor, your role is crucial in creating an inclusive environment where all students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

This workshop offers a deep dive into ADHD and Autism, moving beyond stereotypes to embrace the neurodiversity perspective, viewing these conditions as natural variations in human cognition rather than deficits. By gaining insight into the lived experiences of neurodiverse students, you will better understand the challenges they face in academic settings and how these may impact their performance and well-being.

During this session, you will:

✅ Learn to recognise the unique strengths and challenges of students with ADHD and Autism;
✅ Explore how neurodiversity reframes traditional views and promotes inclusion;
✅ Understand common academic struggles and how they manifest in student behavior;
✅ Identify practical approaches and basic tools to support neurodiverse students effectively;
✅ Reflect on your own attitudes and assumptions to foster a more welcoming coaching environment.

Equip yourself with knowledge and empathy to enhance your coaching practice, making PREMIUM a truly inclusive space for every student’s success.

When: Tue 14.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X