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Category: Research Support Update
First Open Science Festival Limburg highlights interdisciplinarity and collaboration
On 11 and 12 June, researchers, educators, students and support staff gathered in Heerlen and Maastricht for the first Open Science Festival Limburg. Organised by the Open Science Community Maastricht and the Open Science Community Parkstad, the festival explored the theme of interdisciplinarity through a diverse programme of workshops, keynote lectures, interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
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Citizen Science hub De BRUG officially kicked off
On Monday 18 May 2026 a kick-off meeting for the regional Citizen Science hub De BRUG was organised at Avans Hogeschool in Den Bosch.
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The people behind the research: UM team receives Open Science NL funding to study invisible knowledge work
A multidisciplinary team of researchers and support staff from Maastricht University has been awarded a €250,000 grant from Open Science NL for the project “Invisible knowledge work and the transformation and scaling of Open Science practices.” The project is led by Bart Penders (FHML).
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Investing in open research information: OpenAlex partnership and end of Scopus license
Maastricht University Library is taking a significant step towards open research information by investing in a partner subscription with OpenAlex. At the same time, the library has decided to cancel its Scopus license with effect from 1 January 2027.
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New ERCIC FAQ now available on the UMployee group page
The Ethics Review Committee of the Inner City faculties (ERCIC) has published a new FAQ to help researchers understand its services, review procedures, and application requirements.
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Credits available for SURF Snellius: the Dutch national supercomputer
A limited number of free credits are provided by University Library for the Dutch national supercomputer Snellius. These credits can help you explore the possibilities of the supercomputer for your project start-ups, testing purposes or small research projects.
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Upcoming workshop: Introduction to Data Management Plans
Did you just start a research project or receive a grant? Now you will need a data management plan! On 8 June, the University Library is organising a workshop on data management plans.
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Maastricht University signs the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information
Maastricht University (UM) is set to take a significant step in its commitment to Open Science by formally signing the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. Rector Magnificus Jan Smits will sign the Declaration at a dedicated event on 12 June, reaffirming UM’s ambition to move towards open, transparent infrastructures for research information.
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Qualtrics check-up required: ensure your survey is ready for the new academic year
With the start of the new academic year approaching, many are preparing surveys in Qualtrics. This year, there is one extra step in your pre-launch checklist: Verifying your Survey Taking Experience.
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Registration now open: Open Science Festival Limburg 2026
The Open Science Community Maastricht and the Open Science Community Parkstad warmly invite researchers, educators, students, and anyone curious about Open Science to sign up for the Open Science Festival Limburg 2026. The festival takes place on 11 and 12 June 2026 and will bring our community together across two locations with activities in Heerlen (11 June) and Maastricht (12 June).
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