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Category: Research Support Update
Researchers, share your thoughts on the UM Library communication
At Maastricht University (UM) Library, we are committed to not only providing you with a wide range of products and services but also ensuring that you can access them easily and efficiently. To help us achieve this, we are conducting a short survey to better understand your preferred communication channels and how we can optimise our approach.
…Join NRIN-on-Tour at School of Business and Economics
NRIN-on-Tour is coming to Maastricht on Wednesday 9 April 2025, from 13:30 to 16:30 CET at Maastricht University’s (UM) School of Business and Economics (SBE). This event is co-organised by researchers at UM and the Maastricht University Library. It is open to researchers, academics, policy advisors, and anyone involved in researcher assessment and recognition across the Dutch academic and research community.
…Mini-conference on Open and FAIR practices in Natural & Engineering Sciences
Join the first mini-conference on Open and FAIR practices in the Natural and Engineering Sciences (NES) if you are interested in the topics of open research and FAIR data.
…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.
…Join our webinar on the NWO/TDCC-SSH Challenge Call 2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to FAIR data and software practices in the Social Science and Humanities (SSH) field and join this webinar about the TDCC-SHH Challenge Call.
…Advancing research together: Highlights 2024
As we conclude 2024, we are proud to reflect on key achievements highlighting our commitment to supporting researchers. This year has been marked by significant developments in Open Science, research infrastructure, policy engagement, and literature review support.
…Futureproof OA call to commitment: join the movement for sustainable Open Access
Join the Futureproof OA call to commitment: sign the petition to support a more inclusive and sustainable open-access publishing model. This initiative advocates for community-driven publishing, redirecting investments towards equitable models that benefit the research community.
…Supporting Diamond Open Access: new guide and expertise centre launched
We want to highlight a new guide and a new service supporting the Diamond Open Access developments in the Netherlands. The ‘How to Flip Your Journal’ guide provides journal editors with practical strategies for transitioning to Diamond Open Access. At the same time, a new national expertise centre offers comprehensive support for the open-access community.
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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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Are you aware of the Qualtrics survey tool support services?
Qualtrics is the only centrally supported survey tool at Maastricht University, offering secure and GDPR-compliant survey solutions. To help you make the most of its features, we provide various support options, including a helpdesk, online resources, and training workshops.
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