OAR@UM Community: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/756 2026-04-04T06:44:44Z 2026-04-04T06:44:44Z Research Data Management Policy https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/140264 2025-10-23T08:27:38Z 2025-09-19T00:00:00Z Title: Research Data Management Policy Abstract: The University of Malta’s Research Data Management Policy (POL-002-01), approved on 19 September 2025, establishes institutional guidelines for the secure, ethical, and FAIR-compliant handling of research data. It promotes Open Science by encouraging researchers to deposit data in the university’s certified repository, drUM, and to develop Data Management Plans (DMPs) for projects with long-term value. The policy outlines roles and responsibilities for researchers, supervisors, and the UM Library, emphasizing data quality, accessibility, legal compliance, and metadata standards. It supports responsible data sharing while safeguarding sensitive information, aiming to enhance research visibility, integrity, and collaboration. 2025-09-19T00:00:00Z OAR@UM : celebrating 10 years https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/127780 2024-10-18T14:53:05Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: OAR@UM : celebrating 10 years Abstract: OAR@UM is the University of Malta’s Institutional Repository. It serves as an online platform for the submission of Open Access research produced under the auspices of the UM. All content in OAR@UM is managed by the UM Library. In accordance with the UM Open Access Policy , academics are required to deposit their research in OAR@UM. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Read and publish agreements with academic publishers https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120748 2024-04-12T06:03:06Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Read and publish agreements with academic publishers Abstract: Information and listings for the Read and publish agreements signed by the University of Malta with academic publishers for the year 2024. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z drUM : an introduction https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120015 2024-03-18T16:21:10Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: drUM : an introduction Abstract: An introduction to drUM (Data Repository at the University of Malta), the University of Malta's data repository. It is powered by an online software platform called Figshare and its main purpose is to collect, archive, organise, and disseminate data produced by UM researchers. All content in drUM is managed by the UM Library. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z