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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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Maastricht University students publish reviews of historical books on Wikipedia
Nine insightful reviews of rare books from Maastricht University’s (UM) Special Collections have been added to Wikipedia, thanks to the ... Read More
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Positive feedback on Overton trial and accessible from 2025 onwards
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Upcoming events
Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings
23 October 2024
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
23 October 2024
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
Research Ethics & Integrity – UM General PhD Trainings
23 October 2024
In this interactive session, you will discuss the principles of research integrity with PhD students from other disciplines ... Read More