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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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Maastricht University Library as a Living Lab: supporting collaboration and innovation
As Maastricht University (UM) Library is working towards the academic library of the future, it aims to act as a living lab. This approach fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing within the UM community, involving students, staff, and external partners. Through various projects, the library is becoming a hub for experimentation, learning, and the co-creation of solutions for actual research topics. Below are some recent projects that exemplify this aim.
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Talking about books XII
Andreas Herrler, associate professor of Anatomy & Embryology at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences presents the book Andreae Vesalii invictissimi Caroli V. Imperatoris medici Opera omnia anatomica & chirurgica.
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Course Sustainable Digital Heritage (in Dutch)
The digital infrastructure is now an integral part of our daily lives. This development presents numerous opportunities for education and research while also setting new demands for the accessibility and presentation of our cultural heritage. Learn more about this course, which this edition offers students a unique chance to participate free of charge.
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Data Accuracy Update for Stats iQ® and Crosstabs Users
Maastricht University users who utilised Qualtrics Stats iQ® and Crosstabs tools between 12 July and 25 July, 2024, may have encountered data miscalculations. These issues specifically affected analyses involving text topics, questions with display logic, or questions with multi-select response options.
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Upcoming training: make your teaching more interactive with Wooclap
Do you want to refresh your knowledge about Wooclap or have you not used Wooclap before and want to start using Wooclap in your teaching? In this article, you can read more about the trainings offered by Wooclap in the coming months.
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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.
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