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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.
…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.
…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 the number of different systems (and thus double management), UM has decided to stop using Zoom as of 1 August 2025.
…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 barriers to open science publishing.
…Make your Pure researcher profile rank first on Google
As a Maastricht University researcher, your research outputs are showcased on the Maastricht University | MUMC+ Research Information portal. This portal presents all public research information that is entered in UM’s research information system Pure.
…Hands-on workshop: Developing a Diamond Open Access discovery kit
Are you interested in advancing Diamond Open Access publishing at Maastricht University and within your faculty or department? Join us together with our colleagues of the Diamond Open Access Expertise Centre for the interactive workshop “Developing a Diamond Open Access Discovery Kit” on 28 May 2025 in Utrecht.
…FAIR coffee lecture: “From reusable to reused – Circular science as the ultimate goal of the UM Open Science policy”
On 15 May 2025, from 10.30 to 11.30, Dr. Mariëlle Prevoo, department manager Research Support & Development at UM Library, and Chief Open Science for the UM, will share her insights during the FAIR Coffee event.
…Upcoming research support workshops
The Univeristy Library offers a range of workshops specifically tailored for researchers. Check out the upcoming workshops here.
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Maastricht University Library awarded grant for Citizen Science Matchmaking event
Maastricht University Library has been awarded the ‘Open Science Meetings’ grant from Open Science NL, based on a proposal to organise a Citizen Science Matchmaking event. The €10,000 grant will be used to foster collaboration between researchers and members of the public.
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Talking about books XV
How does Eugene Onegin contribute to literary research and critical analysis? This seminal novel in verse by Alexander Pushkin offers valuable insights into 19th-century society, narrative techniques, and poetic form.
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