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A game-changing approach: Cards Against Pedagogy
Open Educational Resources (OER) offer students and faculty at Maastricht University free, adaptable teaching and learning materials in various formats. From handouts to full courses, these resources—licensed under open terms like Creative Commons—can be shared and customised. The Maastricht University Library supports you in finding and sharing OER, fostering collaboration and innovation in education.
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Register now for sessions at the Open Science Festival 2024
On 22 October, the National Open Science Festival will take place at Maastricht University. It will be a gathering for the Open Science community, organised by its members. This means that most of the programme will consist of sessions led by community members.
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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.
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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’.
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New PubMed and Embase modules optimise search capabilities
Within the Maastricht University (UM) faculties FHML and FPN and AZM/MUMC+, PubMed is a crucial tool for research purposes. To optimise searching in this extensive database, the University Library has recently replaced the current PubMed module with a brand-new version.
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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.
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Randwyck Library: A library of the future
On Monday 2 September, Randwyck Library celebrated its official reopening with a diverse group of invited guests. On this day, guests had the opportunity to experience the library’s unique features and explore the crucial role it plays within the Maastricht University (UM) community. Randwyck Library offers a space that supports the academic and medical community in acquiring, creating, and sharing scientific information, while fostering an environment where tranquillity, inclusivity, and inspiration are central.
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Wikimedia Commons Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Media Donations: Maastricht University Library Contributes 13 digitised Special Collections books
On 7 September, Wikimedia Commons marks its 20th anniversary, a milestone celebrated by a call for media donations from various institutions. In response, the University Library is proud to contribute 13 digital books from its Special Collections.
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Working towards the academic library of the future
The library of the future is a space that enriches the entire Maastricht University community, extending its role beyond that of a traditional book collection. Randwyck Library is a prime example of this evolution. Although the renovated library has changed its appearance, its essence remains unchanged, providing a space that supports the academic community in gaining, creating and sharing scientific information. This requires an environment where tranquility, inclusivity, and inspiration are central. The new design is flexible, accommodating the constantly evolving methods of learning and teaching. Randwyck Library is well-prepared to support these changing needs and meet the demands of the future academic community.
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Five UM faculties launch portfolio tool PebblePad in September
This academic year, 14 UM bachelor and master programs across five faculties (FHML, FPN, FSE, LAW and SBE) will start using digital portfolio tool PebblePad. UM acquired a university-wide license in February 2024. Most programs go live in September 2024, while some will follow later in the academic year. In subsequent academic years more are expected to follow.
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