News archive
Category: Research Support Update
FAIR research software
Learn more about FAIR research software and the resources offered by the University Library.
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Upcoming sessions of Programming on the Vlaai
Would you like to learn how to use R for qualitative research or discover how to better document your code? Join one of the upcoming sessions of Programming on the Vlaai, UM’s Programming CAFÉ.
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Looking back on the Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event 2026
From 16 to 18 September, Maastricht University Library and the Dutch Digital Heritage Network (NDE) welcomed members of the international Omeka S community to Maastricht for the third Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event.
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Join the 2026 autumn Maastricht Computing Days organised by the Research Computing Support team and SURF
During the 2026 autumn edition of Maastricht Computing Days we have got you covered with lots of interesting topics. Interested? Follow along.
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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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Open access publishing discounts for 2026: Quota limits approaching soon
Updated 01.10.2026 – Several of Maastricht University’s prepaid open access discount deals are approaching their 2026 quota. Once a publisher’s cap is reached, APC coverage through that agreement stops for the rest of the year. Check the status of your target journal now to avoid an unexpected invoice, or an open-access compliance gap, later.
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Privacy assessment of the Qualtrics survey platform
Maastricht University uses Qualtrics for online surveys and questionnaires. As part of our commitment to protecting research data, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of the platform has been carried out by SURF, the IT cooperative of Dutch education and research, on behalf of the Dutch universities that use it.
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Access academic information anywhere with browser extensions
Maastricht University Library now recommends two browser extensions that make it simple to access academic articles, journals and databases from anywhere. Add them to your browser and access UM-licensed content as if you were on campus.
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Digital Labs: Bringing digital facilities to the next level
Explore UM Library’s Digital Labs: accessible facilities for XR, podcasting, video, 3D printing, a 3D-Vesalius system and equipment lending for education and research.
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New dates announced for the Recognising and Rewarding Open Science working sessions
Starting in September, People & Development (P&D) and the Maastricht University (UM) Library will again organise several working sessions where participants can collaboratively explore how Recognition & Rewards (R&R) and Open Science can take form in practice at UM.
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