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Category: Research Support Update
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.
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Oxford University Press open-access cap reached for 2024: What you need to know
Following our recent announcement about Springer and LWW, we now report that Oxford University Press’s 2024 open access cap has been reached. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to keep your research accessible.
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Research Data Management support services from the University Library
The University Library’s Research Data Management (RDM) support services guide researchers in handling their data responsibly throughout the research life cycle, from planning to sharing and preserving data. Learn more about these services and how UM researchers experience them.
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Change in Single Sign-On (SSO) login for Pure
On 15 November, SSO login in Pure will change to SURFconext, the service for federated identity management for higher education and research in the Netherlands.
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New NWO funding to flip journals to Diamond Open Access
Are you an editor of an academic subscription journal? The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced a new funding opportunity to support the transition of existing journals to a diamond open-access model.
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Springer and LWW open access caps reached for 2024: What you need to know
This is an important update for Maastricht University researchers: We reached the prepaid 2024 open access caps for Springer and LWW. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to making your research accessible.
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Is ISBN registration necessary for my PhD dissertation?
Are you curious about ISBN registration for your PhD dissertation? This post explains whether it’s necessary and what alternatives are available at Maastricht University. Read on to make an informed decision about identifying and sharing your research.
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University Library Maastricht achieves successful digital integration for enhanced heritage access
In 2023, Maastricht University (UM) Library joined the NDE Versnellen grant program, a Dutch initiative that supports heritage institutions in making their digital collections more accessible and interconnected. Through this project, the library implemented advanced digital functionality (with IIIF) in their existing Omeka S system (software platform for digital collections), allowing rich metadata access, public availability, and compliance with national heritage standards.
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Highlights from the National Open Science Festival 2024
On 22 October, Maastricht University (UM) proudly hosted the 4th edition of the National Open Science Festival. Guided by the motto ‘Meet, share, inspire, care’ over 350 visitors from the education and research sectors across the Netherlands gathered for a day of engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all focused on advancing Open Science.
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De Ironische Orde: An exploration of knowledge and desire
New Maastricht University Press publication – With pride, editors René Gabriëls (philosopher, university lecturer and researcher at Maastricht University) and Sjoerd de Jong (science editor and columnist at NRC) present the Liber Amicorum “De Ironische Orde” to Prof Dr Maarten Doorman.
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