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Maastricht University Press and our Open Access team contribute to OSNL-funded Diamond Open Access projects
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Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings
27 January 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
28 January 2026
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings
28 January 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More