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Qualtrics check-up required: ensure your survey is ready for the new academic year

With the start of the new academic year approaching, many are preparing surveys in Qualtrics. This year, there is one Read More
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Virtual Reality in higher education: added value, design, and practical implementation -workshop for teachers

Have you ever wondered how VR can be meaningfully implemented in your education? Join our workshop on 21 May! Read More
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Registration now open: Open Science Festival Limburg 2026

The Open Science Community Maastricht and the Open Science Community Parkstad warmly invite researchers, educators, students, and anyone curious about Read More

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Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings

29 April 2026
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
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Science Communication – UM General PhD Trainings

29 April 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss science communication topics in depth with other PhD students from a variety of ... Read More
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Research Ethics & Integrity – UM General PhD Trainings

29 April 2026
In this interactive session, you will discuss the principles of research integrity as they relate to your own research with ... Read More