Are you looking for data, but no idea where and how to start? No need to worry! The library has some helplines for you when preparing for your thesis and projects. Many organisations collect data and a lot of this data is available for re-use. However, it is often not straightforward to find available datasets.

Data search

To aid you in your quest to find data, the library has updated its Data Search Support page and prepared an online module about data searching.

• The updated Data Search Support page provides an overview of licensed and open access databases and repositories per discipline, as well as some information on helplines and answers to frequently asked questions.
• The Data Searching module can help you develop an efficient data search strategy. It primarily covers different ways and resources to search for existing data. We also address some important considerations when re-using data.

Company data and statistics

Do you want to learn more about searching our licensed company and statistics datasets or are you just looking for practical tips and tricks?

The library hosts a series of free online introductions for (master) students currently writing their thesis and everyone else who is interested.

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Online introduction to FactSet

FactSet organizes a free online introduction training for International Business (Master) Students currently writing their thesis and everyone else who is interested.

• More information on the FactSet introduction session
• Date and time: 11 January 2022 between 13.30 and 15.30 CEST.
• Registration in advance is not necessary.
• Follow this link to participate: https://maastrichtuniversity.zoom.us/j/99342161274
• Please note that this session will NOT be recorded.
• More information on FactSet.

Online introduction to Orbis

Bureau van Dijk organizes a free online introduction training about Orbis for International Business (Master) Students currently writing their thesis and everyone else who is interested.

• More information on the Orbis introduction session
• Date and time: 19 January 2022 between 11.00-13.00 CEST.
• Registration in advance is not necessary.
• Follow this link to participate: https://maastrichtuniversity.zoom.us/j/96800063550
• Please note that this session will NOT be recorded.
• More information on Orbis.

Online introduction to Wharton (WRDS)

Wharton organizes a free online introduction training for International Business (Master) Students currently writing their thesis and everyone else who is interested.

• More information on the Wharton (WRDS) introduction session
• Date and time: 21 January 2021 between 16.00 and 18.00 CEST.
• Registration in advance is not necessary.
• Follow this link to participate: https://bluejeans.com/2256782797?src=htmlEmail (Note that downloading the Bluejeans Application will be requested)
• Please note that this session will NOT be recorded.
• More information on Wharton.

Author: Library Teach and Support Team

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