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Credits available for SURF Snellius: the Dutch national supercomputer

A limited number of free credits are provided by University Library (UB) for the Dutch national supercomputer Snellius. These credits can help you explore the possibilities of the supercomputer for your project start-ups, testing purposes or small research projects ... Read More
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OpenUP Grant: Unlock €5.000 to transform your learning materials into FAIR resources!

Are you an educator looking to enhance your courses with innovative learning materials? The OpenUP Grant offers you the opportunity to license and share the learning materials you have created as Open Educational Resources (OER) ... Read More
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Maastricht University signs the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information

Maastricht University (UM) is set to take a significant step in its commitment to Open Science by formally signing the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. Rector Magnificus Jan Smits will sign the Declaration at a dedicated event on 12 ... Read More
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What if exam prep felt more like a conversation than a countdown?

Aki Härmä and Julie Bauer explore a more open, interactive way for students to learn. Most exam preparation follows a familiar pattern: read notes, try a few questions, realise you know less than you thought, panic a little, then carry ... Read More
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Qualtrics check-up required: ensure your survey is ready for the new academic year

With the start of the new academic year approaching, many are preparing surveys in Qualtrics. This year, there is one extra step in your pre-launch checklist: Verifying your Survey Taking Experience ... Read More
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Virtual Reality in higher education: added value, design, and practical implementation -workshop for teachers

Have you ever wondered how VR can be meaningfully implemented in your education? Join our workshop on 21 May! ... Read More
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Registration now open: Open Science Festival Limburg 2026

The Open Science Community Maastricht and the Open Science Community Parkstad warmly invite researchers, educators, students, and anyone curious about Open Science to sign up for the Open Science Festival Limburg 2026. The festival takes place on 11 and 12 ... Read More
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Mapping Law’s Hidden Web

Law is full of hidden connections. Cases refer to cases, laws build on each other, treaties tie nations together. But how do we make sense of it all without getting lost? ... Read More
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Measuring the mind is messy and that is exactly why students should try it!

Garmt Dijksterhuis turns psychological research into an open learning experience ... Read More
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