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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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Strategic Collection Plan 2026-2031 now available

Building on the strategic theme Scientific Information @ the Core, the new Strategic Collection Plan outlines our ambitions for sustainable, Read More
Entrance of national Open Science Festival 2023 Maastricht

Open Science Festival Limburg: save the dates

The Open Science Community Maastricht and the Open Science Community Parkstad will jointly organise the Open Science Festival Limburg on Read More
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Recognising and Rewarding Open Science: looking beyond traditional metrics

What does it mean to truly recognise and reward academic work in today’s research landscape? And how can Open Science Read More

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Qualitative FAIR Data

Qualitative FAIR Data

20 April 2026
This course is for researchers working with qualitative research material that are willing to explore how FAIR could fit their ... Read More
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Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings

21 April 2026
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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Didactics of the past: knowledge creation and transfer in former times

22 April 2026
What can the past teach us about how people learn best? Discover how historical learning materials reveal powerful principles like ... Read More