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Credits available for SURF Snellius: the Dutch national supercomputer
A limited number of free credits are provided by University Library (UB) for the Dutch national supercomputer Snellius. These credits Read More
OpenUP Grant: Unlock €5.000 to transform your learning materials into FAIR resources!
Are you an educator looking to enhance your courses with innovative learning materials? The OpenUP Grant offers you the opportunity Read More
Maastricht University signs the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information
Maastricht University (UM) is set to take a significant step in its commitment to Open Science by formally signing the Read More
Upcoming events
DataverseNL in Practice: Requirements, Workflows, and Best Practices
18 May 2026
DataverseNL is the data repository service supported by Maastricht University to describe, publish and preserve research datasets. This workshop provides ... Read More
Making Sense of Data: Science Communication across Time
19 May 2026
Step into the world of science as it was seen, drawn, and shared—from the 15th century to today. This inspiring ... Read More
Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings
19 May 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More