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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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The people behind the research: UM team receives Open Science NL funding to study invisible knowledge work
A multidisciplinary team of researchers and support staff from Maastricht University has been awarded a €250,000 grant from Open Science Read More
Preserving Maastricht University’s visual history
Since 2025, Maastricht University Library has been working on the Maastricht University (UM) Heritage Photo Collection project, making a curated Read More
OpenUP Grant: deadline extended until 21 June 2026
Due to the many expressions of interest we have received, and in response to several requests for additional time, we Read More
Upcoming events
Lecture: A Brief History of the Pandemics
16 June 2026
From the Justinianic Plague and the Black Death to smallpox, cholera and the Great Influenza — pandemics have shaped societies ... Read More
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
16 June 2026
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
16 June 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss the principles of research integrity as they relate to your own research with ... Read More