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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
Maastricht University Library digital resources and open access publishing platform.

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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Privacy assessment of the Qualtrics survey platform

Maastricht University uses Qualtrics for online surveys and questionnaires. As part of our commitment to protecting research data, a Data Read More
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Programming on the Vlaai

29 September 2026
Are you interested in getting started with R? Join us to learn about R and scientific programming, and to connect ... Read More
Empowering open science with recognition and rewards at Maastricht University Library.

Working sessions – Recognising and Rewarding Open Science

29 September 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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Search Strategies for Systematic and Scoping Reviews

30 September 2026
During this workshop we will discuss the requirements a search strategy for a systematic or scoping review should meet and ... Read More
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