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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. Our professional staff focusses on new types and forms of knowledge resources. We invest in state-of-the-art learning, research and meeting environments, both on campus and online (24/7 accessible with your UM account).

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Open Science Festival

Most innovative poster prize at Open Science Festival 2025

On Friday 24 October, UM Library colleague Shuai Wang received the Most Innovative Poster Prize at the Open Science Festival Read More
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Help students collaborate: 4 ways to use Microsoft Teams for group work

Did you know that Microsoft Teams offers tools to support student group work? A main benefit is that group work Read More
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Open Access Week 2025: Who owns our knowledge?

Knowledge should belong to the communities that create it. Unfortunately, commercial interests are increasingly controlling how research is shared, accessed, Read More

Upcoming events

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Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings

5 November 2025
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More
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Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings

5 November 2025
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
OpenUp Workshop: License, Share, and Boost Your Educational Resources

OpenUp Workshop: License, Share, and Boost Your Educational Resources

5 November 2025
Discover the power of Open Science in Education at our OpenUp Workshop. In just one hour, we'll help you transform ... Read More