Register now for sessions at the Open Science Festival 2024
On 22 October, the National Open Science Festival will take place at Maastricht University. It will be a gathering for the Open Science community, organised by its members. This means that most of the programme will consist of sessions led ... Read More
Springer Open Access discount quota 2024 is nearing its limit: what you need to know
We expect to reach the 2024 maximum (cap) for free-of-charge open-access publishing in Springer journals by the third week of October. Read on to understand the implications and explore alternative routes to make your research accessible ... Read More
Your fingerprints in Pure
Since April this year, a new functionality has been enabled in UM's research information system Pure, the so called ‘fingerprinting’. ... Read More
New PubMed and Embase modules optimise search capabilities
Within the Maastricht University (UM) faculties FHML and FPN and AZM/MUMC+, PubMed is a crucial tool for research purposes. To optimise searching in this extensive database, the University Library has recently replaced the current PubMed module with a brand-new version ... Read More
Discover the data processing and storage finder
Easily find the right tool for data handling throughout the research life cycle using the data processing & storage finder ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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, ... Read More
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 ... Read More
