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The Maastricht University (UM) Library aims to be an inspiring partner in research and education within the UM community, including the Brightlands campuses, azM/MUMC+, UM contract partners and regional and Euregional education partners.
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Looking back at the library workshops at the 2026 UM Education Days
During this year's Maastricht University (UM) Education Days, colleagues from the UM Library shared practical approaches to educational innovation. Through Read More
What digital literacy competences should every UM student have?
Maastricht University Library is currently developing a Digital Literacy Competence Framework to help define the digital knowledge, skills and attitudes Read More
First Open Science Festival Limburg highlights interdisciplinarity and collaboration
On 11 and 12 June, researchers, educators, students and support staff gathered in Heerlen and Maastricht for the first Open Read More
Upcoming events
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
7 July 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
7 July 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More
Getting started with Wooclap
8 July 2026
Learn how to use Wooclap to make your lectures and other educational activities more interactive! ... Read More