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Save-the-date: session on SSH data deposit workflows
Join this session to translate insights, experiences, and needs with regards to the archiving and publishing of SSH research data into actionable plans for improvement of such data deposit workflows.
…Maastricht University’s Participation in the OpenUp Scheme: Financial Support for Promoting Digital and Open Learning Materials
Maastricht University Library has successfully applied for the OpenUp incentive scheme from Npuls! The OpenUp scheme offers the opportunity to strengthen and sustain our ambitions with digital and open learning materials. It is a chance to take the lead in collaboration with the faculties and increasingly apply, embed, and permanently integrate the sharing and reuse of digital open learning materials in the educational process.
…Revised Research Data Management Code of Conduct
Maastricht University (UM) is proud to announce the approval of a revised Research Data Management (RDM) Code of Conduct by the Executive Board. This essential document sets forth comprehensive guidelines and best practices for RDM, applicable to all research staff and students across all disciplines and research activities at UM.
…Research Data @ UM community continues knowledge exchange on Research Data Management
We are excited to announce the relaunch of our community meetings to discuss Research Data Management (RDM) topics.
…National Open Science Festival 2024 at Maastricht University
The registration module for the National Open Science Festival is live! Reserve your spot and join us on Tuesday 22 October 2024, at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University.
…Why whitelists are better than blacklists for avoiding predatory journals
Blacklists aimed at identifying predatory journals have major pitfalls – they’re reactive, subjective, and quickly outdated. A better approach starts with respected whitelists and a rigorous screening process to ensure you publish your research in a high-quality publication venue.
…Exhibition: From House of Worship to Academic Hospital
The exhibition’s narrative begins with the opening of the Academic Hospital in Maastricht in 1986, a significant milestone in the city’s medical history. However, this event is but a chapter in a much longer story, spanning over ten centuries of intramural healthcare. This rich history is meticulously documented in the book “From House of Worship to Academic Hospital,” which serves as the foundation for the exhibition.
…Upcoming research support workshops
The Univeristy Library offers a range of workshops specifically tailored for researchers. Check out the upcoming workshops here.
…Your researcher identity in UM’s research information system
When logged in to UM’s research information system Pure, you will find several IDs linked to your profile. Two IDs in your Pure profile that serve an important goal are ORCID and Scopus ID
…Session proposals for the National Open Science Festival are now open!
This year, the Festival will take place at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University on Tuesday 22 October 2024. It will be a gathering for and by the Open Science community, with most sessions led by community members.
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