Professor of Digital Cultures & Associate Dean for Research at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sally Wyatt, is shining a spotlight on a book just in time for International Women’s Day: “Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men” by Caroline Criado Perez.
The surprising discovery of remarkable artwork in a small-town church in northern France led a young French student all the way to Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections.
Several national Read & Publish contracts with publishers (jointly negotiated for UKB institutions within SURF) expired at the end of 2023. New contracts have been concluded for the next three years (2024-2026).
As an exceptional exhibition of Bernard Reith’s work is showcased at Maastricht University, his family offers insights into the artist’s personal life and lasting legacy.
In this video, Monika Barget talks about Nouvel Atlas des Enfans. The 1793 edition of the book forms part of UM Library’s Special Collections. Monika takes you to the closed stacks department of the Inner City Library, where this book is located.
Imagine stumbling upon a literary treasure at a dumpster…
An unexpected discovery of a poetry book with a dedication by poet Pierre Kemp to Frederique Kox raises the question: Who was the mysterious Frederique?
If you are connected to her, or have knowledge of her descendants, connect with us in our quest to unravel this intriguing mystery and unveil her story.
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.
The Netherlands eScience Center offers a range of free workshops and training courses open to all researchers affiliated with Dutch research organisations. These are workshops covering digital skills needed to put reproducible research into practice and include online collaboration, reproducible code, and good programming practices.