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  • UM Library presents new e-books collection on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    The University Library wants to contribute to a diverse and inclusive UM and presents the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Collection of IGI Global that is open for use via the library.

  • Looking back on the last RDM Experts Community meeting of 2021

    On 14 December, we organised the last Research Data Management (RDM) Experts Community meeting of 2021 for RDM support professionals from Maastricht University and MUMC+. The program consisted of a demo of the Ldot Application by David Moonen from MEMIC and a presentation on the REDSUM project by FASoS.

  • FAIR Coffee

    FAIR Coffee lecture with Prof. Michel Dumontier

    This third session of the FAIR Coffee lectures, on 14 January 2022 at 11.00, features Prof. Michel Dumontier. He is a Distinguished Professor of Data Science at Maastricht University, founder and Director of IDS, and co-founder of the FAIR data principles. The lecture will cover FAIR assessment tools.

  • Students seen on back making exam on chromebooks: Chamin Panapala

    New workshops on digital assessment

    Are you new to TestVision? Or has it been a while since your previous exam, and would you like to freshen up your skills? The Digital Exams team will again be hosting workshops and sessions about digital exams.

  • About data and helplines for finding them

    Are you looking for data, but no idea where and how to start? No need to worry! The library has some helplines for you when preparing for your thesis and projects.

  • Looking back at 2021: Implementing and following up on Generic Research Data Management Trainings

    In winter 2019, the Introduction to Research Data Management (RDM) course was part of the University Library’s RDM and FAIR data workshops (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). Since then, a cyberattack and global pandemic have taken place, which led us to reinvent the existing RDM module and create new ones.

  • NPOS2030 Ambition Consultation

    The Netherlands National Program Open Science (NPOS) needs your help

    The National Programme Open Science (NPOS), in which UM is also participating, has set up an Open Consultation to allow you to reflect on the NPOS2030 Ambitions. Find out more about the NPOS2030 Ambition Document and the link to the consultation.

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    RDM Experts Community Meeting

    We are happy to announce the last RDM experts meeting for this calendar year! Our meeting will take place on 14 December 2021 from 15:30 to 17:00. Unfortunately, the current health situation has taken us back to the online environment. We nonetheless hope to have an exciting afternoon.

  • Workshop on Data Carpentry with Python

    The Netherlands eScience Center is organising an online workshop in December. The topic is “Data Carpentry with Python”. The workshop is open and free to all researchers in the Netherlands. This workshop teaches fundamental data skills for research. 

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    (Re)design your education!

    Did the last 1.5 years made you re-think the way you design and deliver your courses? Apply for a place in the first UM Community of Practice on Education!