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October 20, 2025
USM Celebrates Historic First Public Ph.D. Defense
The University of St. Martin made history with its first-ever public Ph.D. defense, as Architectural Engineer Aga Kus successfully defended her dissertation on resilient housing for St. Martin. The landmark event drew dignitaries, scholars, and community leaders in celebration of local academic exce
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October 9, 2025
USM Hosts First Public Ph.D. Defense on Housing Resilience
The University of St. Martin will hold its first formal and public Ph.D. Defense on Friday, October 17, 2025, in collaboration with TU Delft and Island(er)s at the Helm. Ph.D. candidate Ing. Aga Kuś will present research on affordable and future-resilient housing for St. Martin.
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September 4, 2025
Democracy in Focus: USM Explores St. Maarten’s Autonomy
This seminar marks fifteen years since St. Maarten achieved its autonomous status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It offers an opportunity to reflect on how autonomy has functioned in practice, its successes, challenges, and the future direction of democracy on the island.
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July 7, 2025
Explore St. Martin’s Border Story at USM’s Workshop
Whether you’ve lived on the island your whole life or recently made it your home, this workshop is a chance to connect with the past and present of St. Martin in a meaningful way. Join us for an experience that’s not just academic, it’s personal, cultural, and community-driven.
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June 27, 2025
USM Concludes Powerful Climate Resilience Workshop
USM, in partnership with CAS, VROMI, and DEAL, wrapped up a dynamic 3-day Climate & Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop focused on community resilience. From shared lived experiences to shaping the Climate Impact Atlas, participants worked together to strengthen St. Martin’s preparedness.
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