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Special Collections upcoming events
Exhibition: Books, Tales & Tiny Worlds
18 Sep - 23 Oct 2026
From 18 September until late October, the Maastricht University Library presents "Books, Tales & Tiny Worlds". This pop-up exhibition brings ... Read More
Deel jouw Maastricht University verhaal | Share your Maastricht University story
4 November 2026
Welke herinnering heb jij aan Universiteit Maastricht (UM)? Ter gelegenheid van het 50-jarig bestaan van de UM nodigt de UM50 ... Read More
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Special Collections news
Six months of Special Collections in the Wellbeing Room
Over the past six months, Special Collections has temporarily made use of the Wellbeing Room for a varied public programme ... Read More
New digital exhibition on military memory tourism
How did Europeans visit and remember sites of war before modern heritage tourism? This new digital exhibition explores the rise ... Read More
National Action Days for Resilient Heritage
From 11–13 May, institutions across the Netherlands are participating in the National Action Days for Resilient Heritage, an initiative organised ... Read More
