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The people behind the research: UM team receives Open Science NL funding to study invisible knowledge work

A multidisciplinary team of researchers and support staff from Maastricht University has been awarded a €250,000 grant from Open Science NL for the project “Invisible knowledge work and the transformation and scaling of Open Science practices.” The project is led ... Read More
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Preserving Maastricht University’s visual history

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 ... Read More
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OpenUP Grant: deadline extended until 21 June 2026

Due to the many expressions of interest we have received, and in response to several requests for additional time, we have decided to extend the application deadline for the OpenUP Grant ... Read More
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Investing in open research information: OpenAlex partnership and end of Scopus license

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 ... Read More
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OpenUP Grant: applications now open!

From today, educators at Maastricht University (UM) can apply for the OpenUP Grant, an opportunity to transform your teaching materials into open, accessible, and reusable resources ... Read More
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Credits available for SURF Snellius: the Dutch national supercomputer

A limited number of free credits are provided by University Library 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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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 by the Dutch UNESCO Commission, Blue Shield Netherlands, and Cultural Emergency Response. The initiative encourages organisations to strengthen the resilience ... 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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