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Maastricht psychology students bring rare books to Wikipedia
Once again this year, psychology students at Maastricht University are bringing rare and fascinating books out of the stacks and ... Read More
Opening up university treasures: The ‘Open Topstukken’ Project
Maastricht University (UM) and Radboud University (RU) joined forces to bring their most remarkable heritage objects into the digital spotlight ... Read More
Looking back: Butterflies through the eyes of science and art
During the Weekend van de Wetenschap (Weekend of Science), visitors were invited into the wonderful world of butterflies at Tapijn ... Read More
Special Collections upcoming events
Exhibition: Sexology and Self-Help in the 1930s
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Sep 2026
Maastricht University Library presents an exhibition at Randwyck Library on Dutch gynecologist and sexologist Theodoor Hendrik van de Velde (1873–1937) ... Read More
🧵Embroidery Workshop: Hand-Embroidered Book Cover
19 January 2026
Embroidery is an invitation to step away from your screen, slow down, and be fully present. Especially on Blue Monday, ... Read More
