On 11 and 12 June, researchers, educators, students and support staff gathered in Heerlen and Maastricht for the first Open Science Festival Limburg. The festival explored the theme of interdisciplinarity through a diverse programme of workshops, keynote lectures, interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
Since 2025, Maastricht University Library has been working on the Maastricht University (UM) Heritage Photo Collection project, making a curated selection of historical photographs from the UM archive more accessible. As part of this project, sessions are being organised with current and former UM employees to analyse the photographs.
Maastricht University Library is taking a significant step towards open research information by investing in a partner subscription with OpenAlex. At the same time, the library has decided to cancel its Scopus license with effect from 1 January 2027.
UM Library provides a limited number of free credits 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.
From 11–13 May, institutions across the Netherlands are participating in the National Action Days for Resilient Heritage, an initiative organised by the Dutch UNESCO Commission, Blue Shield Netherlands, and Cultural Emergency Response. The initiative encourages organisations to strengthen the resilience of cultural heritage and to prepare for a wide range of crises, including emergencies, climate-related risks, cyber threats, and armed conflict.
... that Maastricht University offers a learning programme on Recognising and Rewarding Open Science? Developed by People & Development and the UM Library, the programme invites supervisors and staff with Recognising & Rewarding responsibilities to reflect on what it truly means to value academic work, beyond traditional metrics. Through interactive sessions led by coach Bo Kruiper, participants explore how Open Science can be part of a more people-centred approach to academic culture. Read more about the programme and the thinking behind it. The first working sessions take place on 29 September and 5 October 2026. Interested in joining? Register via SuccessFactors (please find instructions in the news item).
We wish you a wonderful summer!
As the summer break approaches, we would like to wish everyone a relaxing and enjoyable summer. We hope you have the opportunity to unwind and enjoy a peaceful summer period.
If you're planning to visit us during the summer, please check umlib.nl/hours for our latest opening hours.
