News archive
Category: News
NWO releases a new call for the Open Science Fund
The Open Science Fund (OSF) is aimed at supporting projects specifically designed to implement and stimulate Open Science practices. The 2023 OSF call is intended to stimulate Open Science by incentivising and rewarding researchers and therefore fits within UM’s new Recognition & Rewards program.
…Good news – Expansion of JSTOR license to the entire JSTOR Archival Journal & Primary Source Collection
The Maastricht University license to the JSTOR collections has expanded to the entire JSTOR Archival Journal & Primary Source Collection.
…Abel Diaz Gonzalez: collaborating with Maastricht University Press to publish proceedings of NBM Conference
Abel Diaz Gonzalez, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University SBE and chair of the 2023 NBM conference, has taken the lead in collaborating with Maastricht University Press to publish the proceedings of the New Business Models (NBM) Conference. This short interview sheds light on the significance of this partnership and its impact on the academic community.
…The renovation of the Randwyck Library has started
The renovation of the Randwyck Library is on its way! Right on schedule, the works started on Monday.
…Ink, glue and pages: Exploring the Craftsmanship of Ancient Books in Maastricht University’s Special Collections
Students from Maastricht University embarked on a captivating project exploring the hidden secrets of ancient books stored in the Special Collections depot. While investigating the materials and techniques used in bookbinding during the 17th and 18th century the students discovered many fascinating facts. These insights will contribute to further research and preservation efforts, ensuring the longevity of these precious literary treasures.
…Improved look and feel Keylinks Learning Resources
Additional message concerning the improved look and feel of Keylinks Learning Resources: The release date of the new user interface has been postponed to 31 July (was initially 17 July).
…Henk van den Hoogen wins Lifetime Achievement Award for research support
Our colleague Henk van den Hoogen recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for research support at the SURF Research Day in Amersfoort. The award ceremony highlighted Henk’s crucial role in, among other things, appointing a data steward at every UM faculty.
…Premium project: academic library of the future
As the summer break is about to start, we look back on a joyful academic year in which we participated in multiple fruitful collaborations. One of these collaborations was our participation in the Premium project from EDLAB. Our colleague Meike Kerkhofs-Welkenhuizen together with Eromesmarko (interior designer and furnisher for schools) gave five motivated master students the assignment to design the academic library of the future. The group of students worked autonomously on designing an interior that is adjusted to the (future) educational and study needs of students.
…Sneak peek: this will be the renewed Randwyck Library
It is finally here, the design for the renewed Randwyck Library! Curious to see what the renewed library will look like?
…Nieuwsbrief Buurt en Bieb juli 2023
In deze nieuwsbrief doen we verslag van de buurtbijeenkomst die plaatsvond op 22 juni en nodigen wij u uit voor de volgende bijeenkomst op 30 oktober.
…