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Category: Research Support Update


  • Springer and LWW open access caps reached for 2024 - Maastricht University Library

    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.

  • ISBN and Dissertation - Maastricht University Library

    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.

  • 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.

  • De Ironische Orde - Featured Image 20 -Maastricht University Press OA

    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.

  • Countdown to the National Open Science Festival

    With just six days to go until the National Open Science Festival, we spoke with members of the organising team to hear their thoughts. The festival, a collaboration between Open Science NL, LCRDM, DANS and Maastricht University, promises to be another key event for the national Open Science community. What are their expectations for this exciting gathering?

  • New look in Pure backend

    In the next release on Thursday 24 October, the backend of the research information system Pure will show a new and improved header.

  • DANS Open Day 2024

    Join the DANS Open Day on 14 November for insightful lectures and interactive workshops focused on Open Data and Open Science.

  • Springer Open Access discount quota 2024 is nearing its limit - Featured Image - Maastricht University

    Springer Open Access discount quota 2024 is nearing its limit: what you need to know

    We expect to reach the 2024 maximum (cap) for free-of-charge open-access publishing in Springer journals by the third week of October. Read on to understand the implications and explore alternative routes to make your research accessible.

  • Your fingerprints in Pure

    Since April this year, a new functionality has been enabled in UM’s research information system Pure, the so called ‘fingerprinting’. 

  • Discover the data processing and storage finder

    Easily find the right tool for data handling throughout the research life cycle using the data processing & storage finder.