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Knowledge only gains value when you share it
National awareness campaign GO OPEN aims to inspire lecturers to share and (re)use Open Educational Resources.
…Start of project Recognising and Rewarding Open Science at UM
At the beginning of this year, the UM Library and People & Development (P&D) received a grant from Open Science NL for Recognising and Rewarding Open Science at UM. The duration of this project is 1 year and officially started this week.
…Learn to use prompts effectively – AI Prompting Workshop on 16 June
Do you already use AI tools in your daily work, but feel you’re not getting the most out of them? On Monday 16 June from 14:00 to 15:30, we are hosting an online workshop in English to help you sharpen your skills in AI prompting.
…“It is not about doing it for them, but thinking along with them”
What do you do when a funder asks for a data management plan and you have never written one before? Or when you are unsure where to store or how to share data?
…Preregistration in academia – Making research more findable and reliable
The Open Science Community Maastricht (OSCM) highlights the value of preregistration in academic research through a dedicated video. Although preregistration is more common in some disciplines than others, all researchers can benefit from this practice to improve transparency and credibility.
…Trials for ROPER iPoll (database) and Borderlex (e-journal)
Do you need to keep up with the latest insights on public opinion and (EU) trade policy? Take advantage of these trials on a relevant database and e-journal, which run in parallel during the rest of May until mid-June.
…Webinar: Qualtrics, rethinking academic research: the role of AI in a modern world
This session is designed specifically for academic researchers and professionals who are looking to modernise their research approach with the support of AI. We’ll explore how AI is improving data quality, accelerating time to insight, and increasing research impact across institutions.
…Research Computing Support on Maastricht University Library’s website
The Research Computing Support (RCS) team (formerly DSRI) has launched their webpages on the Maastricht University Library’s website.
…Access to information: update on recent developments in the US
Recent developments in the US restricting access to academic information are raising questions. We are closely monitoring the situation; stay up-to-date! Last updated: 29 April.
…Data story: Collecting survey data using UM Qualtrics
At Maastricht University (UM), Qualtrics has become an important tool for conducting surveys across research, education, and operations, supported by structured training, practical resources, and data management guidelines.
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