“It is not about doing it for them, but thinking along with them”
What do you do when a funder asks for a data management plan and you have never written one before? Or when you are unsure where to store or how to share data? ... Read More
Preregistration in academia – Making research more findable and reliable
The Open Science Community Maastricht (OSCM) highlights the value of preregistration in academic research through a dedicated video. Although preregistration is more common in some disciplines than others, all researchers can benefit from this practice to improve transparency and credibility ... Read More
Trials for ROPER iPoll (database) and Borderlex (e-journal)
Do you need to keep up with the latest insights on public opinion and (EU) trade policy? Take advantage of these trials on a relevant database and e-journal, which run in parallel during the rest of May until mid-June ... Read More
Webinar: Qualtrics, rethinking academic research: the role of AI in a modern world
This session is designed specifically for academic researchers and professionals who are looking to modernise their research approach with the support of AI. We’ll explore how AI is improving data quality, accelerating time to insight, and increasing research impact across ... Read More
Research Computing Support on Maastricht University Library’s website
The Research Computing Support (RCS) team (formerly DSRI) has launched their webpages on the Maastricht University Library’s website ... Read More
Access to information: update on recent developments in the US
Recent developments in the US restricting access to academic information are raising questions. We are closely monitoring the situation; stay up-to-date! Last updated: 29 April ... Read More
Data story: Collecting survey data using UM Qualtrics
At Maastricht University (UM), Qualtrics has become an important tool for conducting surveys across research, education, and operations, supported by structured training, practical resources, and data management guidelines ... Read More
Teams will replace Zoom as of 1 August 2025
During the corona pandemic, UM introduced two platforms for video calling and online education: Zoom for education purposes and Microsoft Teams for other parts of the organisation. Since then, we have been using both systems alongside each other. To reduce ... Read More
Maastricht University joins national open access agreement with PLOS
Thanks to a new national agreement, Maastricht University and MUMC+ researchers can publish open access in seven PLOS journals without APC payment. This collaboration between more than thirty Dutch research institutions and the Public Library of Science (PLOS) removes financial ... Read More
