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Research software summer school for researchers in the humanities and social sciences
Have you started your coding journey and want to take your skills to the next level? Then join the research software summer school at Utrecht University.
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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 current and former UM employees who were involved with the university at some point between 1975 and 2003 to analyse the photographs.
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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.
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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.
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New ERCIC FAQ now available on the UMployee group page
The Ethics Review Committee of the Inner City faculties (ERCIC) has published a new FAQ to help researchers understand its services, review procedures, and application requirements.
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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.
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Upcoming workshop: Introduction to Data Management Plans
Did you just start a research project or receive a grant? Now you will need a data management plan! On 8 June, the University Library is organising a workshop on data management plans.
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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).
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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 June, reaffirming UM’s ambition to move towards open, transparent infrastructures for research information.
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What if exam prep felt more like a conversation than a countdown?
Aki Härmä and Julie Bauer explore a more open, interactive way for students to learn. Most exam preparation follows a familiar pattern: read notes, try a few questions, realise you know less than you thought, panic a little, then carry on. But what if revision could talk back?
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