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  • Discover the new and improved EBSCO interface

    Starting 1 February 2025, EBSCOhost, the platform used by Maastricht University (UM) researchers and students to access multiple licensed databases, will introduce a redesigned interface. This update brings more intuitive tools to refine, save, and share your search results.

  • Announcing the six OpenUP Grant winners!

    Last October, the library proudly launched the OpenUp Grant, inviting faculties to seize an incredible opportunity. This grant empowers educators to license their materials, ‘OpenUp,’ and develop engaging educational resources. It also encourages collaboration with students to create open, accessible learning tools or materials that promote inclusivity and enhance the educational experience.

  • Get more out of AI Tools: tailored workshops for staff, teachers, and students

    Do you already use AI tools in your daily tasks or studies but feel you are not unlocking their full potential? Join us on 11 February for a series of hands-on workshops designed to equip you with practical skills and strategies for using Generative AI tools more effectively.

  • Grant application on recognising and rewarding Open Science at UM

    Last summer, the UM Library and the People & Development (P&D) department successfully submitted a grant application to Open Science NL, focusing on recognising and rewarding Open Science at Maastricht University (UM). The one-year project will run from June 2025 to June 2026.

  • New Research Computing Support team nearly complete

    The University Library and ICT Service Centre (ICTS) are pleased to share updates on the development of the Research Computing Support team, which is being set up to assist researchers with local cloud computing resources, including the Data Science Research Infrastructure (DSRI), and to provide guidance on using (inter)national computing facilities.

  • Highlights from an inspiring PebblePad portfolio event at UM

    Want to know how portfolio tool PebblePad can benefit your education? On 20 November Maastricht University (UM) programmes shared their experiences with PebblePad. Missed the event? Don’t worry, you can watch the recordings now!

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    Talking about books XIV

    Did you know the Maastricht University Special Collections include books about Christmas, offering information about the evolution of holiday celebrations?

  • Explore the Covidence trial

    Are you interested in using Covidence? From this month until 31 December 2024, the entire UM community has access to a trial unlimited institutional licence to Covidence.

  • Student Experience Survey 2024: What if education could be cheaper for students?

    In Spring 2024, the Open Science in Education team at the University Library conducted a survey with over 400 Maastricht University (UM) students to explore their awareness and engagement with Open Science practices. The primary aim was to understand students’ awareness and engagement with various Open Science practices throughout their educational journey at UM. In addition, the survey summarises their thoughts and beliefs on making education accessible for all at UM.

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    Talking about books XIII

    Nozizwe Dube, PhD candidate in International Law at the Faculty of Law, presents Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings that Formed the Movement, edited by Kimberlé Crenshaw and others.