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Practise your presentation skills with VirtualSpeech

Want to feel more confident when giving a presentation, pitching an idea or taking part in a debate? With VirtualSpeech, Read More
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Looking back on the Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event 2026

From 16 to 18 September, Maastricht University Library and the Dutch Digital Heritage Network (NDE) welcomed members of the international Read More
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Open access publishing discounts for 2026: Quota limits approaching soon

Several of Maastricht University's prepaid open access discount deals are approaching their 2026 quota. Once a publisher's cap is reached, Read More
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Empowering open science with recognition and rewards at Maastricht University Library.

Working sessions – Recognising and Rewarding Open Science

5 October 2026
Recognising and rewarding Open Science is not easy. This programme equips participants with the expertise and confidence to foster understanding ... Read More
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Research Ethics & Integrity – UM General PhD Trainings

7 October 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss the principles of research integrity as they relate to your own research with ... Read More
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Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings

7 October 2026
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
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