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Exhibition: From House of Worship to Academic Hospital
The exhibition’s narrative begins with the opening of the Academic Hospital in Maastricht in 1986, a significant milestone in the city’s medical history. However, this event is but a chapter in a much longer story, spanning over ten centuries of intramural healthcare. This rich history is meticulously documented in the book “From House of Worship to Academic Hospital,” which serves as the foundation for the exhibition.
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Talking about books XI
Prof Dr Gaby Odekerken-Schröder is advocating for a shift towards visual communication within the UM community. To illustrate her point, Gaby presents the book “Visual Doing” by Willemien Brand in a new video of Talking about books.
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New online resource: Compustat Capital IQ Transcripts (via Wharton)
Compustat Capital IQ Transcripts provides a convenient way to analyse historical transcript data and trends on 10,600 companies.
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Celebrating World Poetry Day: A Timeless Art Form
Poetry should be celebrated every day because it allows one to see the world through different eyes. That’s the sentiment echoed by Limburg poet and writer Merlijn Huntjens as International Poetry Day is celebrated worldwide today, on 21 March.
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Highlights 2023
We are excited to present the Highlights 2023, showcasing our achievements from the past year. Maastricht University Library continues to innovate itself in response to the increasing diversity of scientific information resulting from digitisation. Consequently, the library plays an active role in making scientific information available and supporting its use for education and research.
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Talking about books X
Professor of Digital Cultures & Associate Dean for Research at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sally Wyatt, is shining a spotlight on a book just in time for International Women’s Day: “Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men” by Caroline Criado Perez.
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Exploring the pages: Students bring rare books to life
Student reviews about 12 captivating old books from Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections have recently been published on Wikipedia.
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On Charles Eyck’s trail: A student’s journey from France to Maastricht
The surprising discovery of remarkable artwork in a small-town church in northern France led a young French student all the way to Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections.
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Access publications anywhere with the Library Access browser extension
The Library Access browser extension makes it simple to access academic articles, journals and databases licensed by Maastricht University Library. Add the extension to your browser and you will experience the internet as if you were on campus, wherever you are.
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(National) Read & Publish Deals and an improved evaluation tool
Several national Read & Publish contracts with publishers (jointly negotiated for UKB institutions within SURF) expired at the end of 2023. New contracts have been concluded for the next three years (2024-2026).
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