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Library Update
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The University Library is organising a new series of workshops on using educational tools Turnitin and Wooclap.
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As Maastricht University (UM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, the UM50 History Clinic invites everyone to share personal memories, anecdotes, photographs, documents and objects connected to the university and its place in Maastricht.
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Want to feel more confident when giving a presentation, pitching an idea or taking part in a debate? With VirtualSpeech, you can practise your presentation skills in a realistic virtual environment.
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From 16 to 18 September, Maastricht University Library and the Dutch Digital Heritage Network (NDE) welcomed members of the international Omeka S community to Maastricht for the third Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event.
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Updated 01.10.2026 - Several of Maastricht University's prepaid open access discount deals are approaching their 2026 quota. Once a publisher's cap is reached, APC coverage through that agreement stops for the rest of the year. Check the status of your target journal now to avoid an unexpected invoice, or an open-access compliance gap, later.
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Maastricht University uses Qualtrics for online surveys and questionnaires. As part of our commitment to protecting research data, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of the platform has been carried out by SURF, the IT cooperative of Dutch education and research, on behalf of the Dutch universities that use it.
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Maastricht University Library now recommends two browser extensions that make it simple to access academic articles, journals and databases from anywhere. Add them to your browser and access UM-licensed content as if you were on campus.
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Working towards the academic library of the future
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Programming on the Vlaai: Where code and community come together
'Programming on the Vlaai' is Maastricht University Library’s Programming CAFÉ, bringing researchers, support staff and students together to develop scientific programming skills, explore open-source tools and share knowledge.
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This programme is part of Research Software Stewardship, a new service of the Maastricht University library for researchers who create code and software to support FAIR and open software practices. This service contributes to the university’s broader Open Science ambitions by promoting FAIR and open research software practices.
The initiative builds on the CAFE (Code Along, Feel Empowered) method, developed through a national project to establish inclusive programming communities for researchers. The method combines hands-on learning with opportunities to experiment and learn from peers. It recognises that programming is not just about technical skills, but also about building confidence and connections.
'Programming on the Vlaai' brings together expertise from the UM research community and Maastricht University Library:
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- Professor Dr Wolfgang Viechtbauer led a workshop on R, an open-source programming language widely used for data analysis.
- The University Library’s Research Software Stewards introduce good practices for documenting code, making it easier to understand, use and reproduce.
- Dr Szilvia Zörgő explores how R can be applied to qualitative data.
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Did you know...
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... that a new covered bicycle parking facility has opened at the Tapijn site? Located in the former ‘Het Werkgebouw’, it offers 50 spaces for staff and 284 for students, as well as charging points for electric bikes. Both facilities are accessible with a UM card. Find out more about the bicyle parking.
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... that you can now book lendable equipment from Maastricht University Library directly online? From podcast and smartphone kits to drawing tablets and board games, you can easily browse the available equipment, check availability and make a reservation online. Explore the available equipment and book what you need.
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