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Upcoming sessions of Programming on the Vlaai
Would you like to learn how to use R for qualitative research or discover how to better document your code? Read More
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
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
Upcoming events
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
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
Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings
7 October 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More