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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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Introducing SURF Research Drive: Secure storage for your research data
Managing research data securely and efficiently is essential for every project. Maastricht University now offers SURF Research Drive, a Netherlands-based Read More
UM builds open education and digital literacy into University Teaching Qualification (BKO/UTQ)
Maastricht University (UM) is strengthening support for early-career teachers by embedding open education and digital literacy more firmly into the Read More
‘‘The goal is not just to support research, but to be part of research that truly makes an impact’’
These days, almost every piece of research involves a computer. Whether you are writing code, analysing data or simulating real-world situations, computing plays a central role. It Read More
Upcoming events
Research Ethics & Integrity – UM General PhD Trainings
13 January 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
13 January 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
14 January 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More