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Category: Education


  • Wordle about 'reference'

    EndNote version 20.3 is available

    EndNote 20.3 available as of 04-07-2022. Make sure to download and install.

  • three young researchers looking at books

    FEM/UM Citation Guide

    This FEM/UM citation guide highlights of how citation practices can be used to make the contributions of women and other underrepresented groups more visible in the production of knowledge.

  • worldwide inclusive population

    Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day

    Thursday, May 19, 2022, marks the 11th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities.

  • 4 students working together at Paul Henri Spaaklaan using laptops and a smart screen. 3 of them are sitting, one is standing an presenting

    Library+ Education update May 2022

    In this Library+ Education update, we will update you on latest activities and workshops. And, if you get inspired but need some help making things happen, we hope you feel invited to contact us via Ask your Librarian.

  • anatomical skull

    3D and other Anatomy OER

    In the context of the 2022 Open & Online Education incentive scheme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Maastricht University anatomists succeeded for the third time to receive a grant for a project focusing on the creation and sharing of open educational resources (OER).

  • Opening up old books: treasure hunting in Maastricht University’s botanical archives

    UM students analysed botanical history books in the context of present-day science during a 4-week research project, in collaboration with evolutionary biologist Roy Erkens (Faculty of Science and Engineering), the University Library and Wikimedia Netherlands.

  • person using tool with options for blind or sight impaired text

    Library project received 2022 D&I grant

    Just before Easter the University Library received the joyful message that the D&I Grant Proposal ‘When every word matters; studying without barriers’ was approved.

  • The new Online Library!

    The University Library’s website – the Online Library – underwent a true metamorphosis. We hope you will like the new design and will quickly find your way again on the website.

  • Evidence Based Acquisition deal: your participation is welcome

    Try the Taylor & Francis e-books collection made available for all UM members by using Evidence Based Acquisition.

  • OER Myth-busting

    OER myth-busting

    Do you think OER are hard to find or not applicable for your education? Then it is about time to debunk some myths about these free and open resources.