Introduction

At first glance, it is just a paperweight, a practical object used to hold down papers. But at Maastricht University, this particular item tells a deeper story. Once gifted to staff at jubilees or retirement, it quietly marks the university’s transition from Rijksuniversiteit Limburg to Maastricht University. This Voyager edition traces how such a modest object came to symbolize decades of institutional change. Through its logos and design, the paperweight reflects key milestones in the university’s evolving identity. By digitally reconstructing it, we explore the university’s transition from its early days as Rijksuniversiteit Limburg to what is now Maastricht University.