Farewell Sally Wyatt
Still to go
technology - life
contingency - irony
hostility – hope
Sally Wyatt, Professor of Digital Cultures, is retiring in May 2026. Wyatt received her PhD from Maastricht University in 1998, supervised by Professor Wiebe Bijker. While working for the Royal Netherlands Academy for Arts and Sciences (KNAW), she joined the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) as a ‘special professor’ in 2007, and became an ‘ordinary professor’ in 2017. Between 2020-2024, she was associate dean for research at FASoS. For many years (2005-17) she was involved with the Netherlands Graduate Research School for Science, Technology and Modern Culture (WTMC), first as coordinator of PhD training and later as its academic director. Wyatt coordinated the development and accreditation of the BA Digital Society, and was its first programme director in 2019-20.
Wyatt believes universities have an important role to play in society, not least by offering educational chances to all who want the opportunity to learn to think critically and to engage with the world in meaningful ways. For this reason, in lieu of a gift, she invites friends and colleagues to mark her retirement with a donation to Maastricht University’s Changemaker Scholarship which supports students who have historically been underrepresented in universities. The scholarship covers the tuition fee, accommodation and mentoring.
Give talent a fair chance to change the world
The Equal Opportunities Programme of the Limburg University Fund was established to make a real difference in promoting equal opportunities and inclusivity. Together with external partners, we support projects that combat inequality and open up new perspectives. A key pillar of this programme is the development of scholarship initiatives that provide disadvantaged young people with access to education and empower them on their way to an equal position in the labour market. These scholarships not only ease the financial burden of studying but also make additional information sessions and individual academic guidance possible.
Many young people dream of making a positive impact on society. They see their studies as the key to contributing to a better world. Yet for some, social and financial barriers remain insurmountable, causing valuable talent to be lost.
That is why the Limburg University Fund, within the Equal Opportunities Programme, is launching the Changemaker Scholarship: a scholarship that gives promising young people the opportunity to study at UM. This scholarship provides not only financial support but also space for personal growth, development, and valuable networking opportunities—allowing them to fully focus on building their societal profile.
Will you help turn their ambition into reality? Together, we can give changemakers the opportunities they deserve—and strengthen the future of our society.
UM Crowd is part of the Limburg University Fund/SWOL. This fund is a recognized Public Benefit Organization (ANBI). This means that your donation is fully or partially tax-deductible. After your donation, you will automatically receive an email containing proof of payment.
