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New Workshop & Coaching: Unlock the Secrets of Open Access Publishing
Are you curious about the world of open-access publishing? We have two new opportunities to help you navigate this dynamic ... Read More
Predatory and Questionable Publishing Practices: How to recognise and avoid them
Avoid predatory journals! Check out our Open Access Publishing Guide and the recently published Predatory and Questionable Publishing Practices, and ... Read More
Randwyck Renewal: Paving the Path to the Library of the Future
A meeting place where people think together, work together, and socialise together. An open atmosphere that radiates tranquility and stimulates ... Read More
Upcoming events
Search strategies for Systematic and Scoping Reviews
19 April 2024
During this workshop we will discuss the requirements a search strategy for a systematic or scoping review should meet and ... Read More
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
24 April 2024
In this interactive session, we will discuss the concepts of open science and open access, and you will learn more ... Read More
Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings
24 April 2024
In this interactive session, we will discuss the importance of impact and science communication. Furthermore, we will briefly go over ... Read More