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Maastricht University Press and our Open Access team contribute to OSNL-funded Diamond Open Access projects
Open Science NL and NWO recently awarded grants to 45 projects that strengthen Dutch open science infrastructure, with a focus Read More
Towards new horizons of scholarly publishing: Join the national Diamond Open Access meeting in Nijmegen
In early February, researchers, editors, policymakers, and institutional publishers from across the Netherlands will gather in Nijmegen to explore the Read More
Introducing SURF Research Drive: Secure storage for your research data
Managing research data securely and efficiently is essential for every project. Maastricht University now offers SURF Research Drive, a Netherlands-based Read More
Upcoming events
🧵Embroidery Workshop: Hand-Embroidered Book Cover
19 January 2026
Embroidery is an invitation to step away from your screen, slow down, and be fully present. Especially on Blue Monday, ... Read More
Introduction to Data Management Plans
19 January 2026
During this training, we will explain more about what research data management involves, good data management practices, advantages of good ... Read More
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
20 January 2026
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More