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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DataverseNL usage at Maastricht University in 2024
Discover the number of datasets published in 2024 on DataverseNL, one of the curated data repositories of Maastricht University.
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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.
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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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FAIR Coffee Lecture – Sandra Geurts
Join the first FAIR Coffee Lecture of 2025, organized by the Open Science Community Maastricht, featuring an exciting lecture by Sandra Geurts.
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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?
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