“Famines are largely caused by human action”
What are the causes of famines, who suffer most, and what do people eat when food is scarce? You will find answers to these questions and much more in the digital exhibition Heritages of Hunger.
Doing research on campus in mid summer? “The best kept secret!”
For Marc Smeets, researcher and lecturer in French Language and Culture, summer is the time when he does not have much on his mind. What’s more, it’s the only time of the year when the campus is virtually empty.
NWO Veni grants for research into privacy in criminal law, mining and malaria
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to fifteen young researchers at Radboud University and Radboudumc. With this grant of up to 320.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years.
D.J. Veegens Prize for debut book on media reporting during humanitarian crises
Historian David de Boer has won the Dirk Jacob Veegens Prize for the trade edition of his dissertation, "The Early Modern Dutch Press in an Age of Religious Persecution",
Forensic artist gives face to Nijmegen enslaved boy
Historian Dries Lyna of Radboud University has partnered with South African forensic artist Kathryn Smith. Together they are creating a portrait of an Indonesian 'former serf' who lived in Nijmegen 200 years ago.
XR (eXtended Reality) Lab in Erasmus Building opened
The brand-new XR Lab in the basement of Radboud University's Erasmus Building was opened on 6 June 2024. This lab, dedicated to Extended Reality (XR), offers researchers opportunities to explore the boundaries of science and technology.
Digitally preserving Dutch-Sri Lankan colonial heritage: ‘Virtual Slave Island’ website launched
June marked the launch of the “Virtual Slave Island” website, a collaborative effort between Sri Lankan and Dutch researchers.
Floris Cos, Wieke Metzlar and Marije van Lankveld receive funding from the PhDs in the Humanities programme
Floris Cos, Wieke Metzlar en Marije van Lankveld receive funding from the PhDs in the Humanities programme.
Daniëlle Bruggeman appointed Professor by special appointment of Fashion and Sustainability
On 1 April, Daniëlle Bruggeman was appointed Professor by special appointment of Fashion and Sustainability at the Faculty of Arts of Radboud University.
NWO SSH Open Competitie XS grant for Jeroen Dera and Marieke Hoetjes
Literature scholar Jeroen Dera and linguist Marieke Hoetjes each receive an SGW-XS grant. With this grant, they will conduct research on reader representations in TV series and on the effect of hand gestures in conversations.
Radboudians receive Royal Distinctions
On the occasion of King's Day this year, seven employees of Radboud University and Radboud university medical center will receive a royal distinction for their exceptional academic and/or social achievements.
What height says about the development of our prosperity and health
Malnutrition, disease and hard labour can inhibit people's growth. Historian Björn Quanjer studied how the height of Dutch men between 1850 and 1950 was influenced by the households in which they grew up.
Artist in Residence: Facing Slavery in Nijmegen
From 22 – 29 April 2024 Kathryn Smith (Stellenbosch University, South Africa) will take residency in Besiendershuis, where she will be working on a portrait which symbolizes the involvement of Nijmegen in slavery practices.
Suriname death records reveal fate of Hindustani indentured labourers after slavery
An important step in making Surinamese history visible after slavery will be taken on 17 April 2024. Death certificates from 1846-1915 make visible the history of Hindustani indentured labourers, which was previously often missing from archives.
New book dives into history of Dutch secret service
In this new Dutch book, Rowin Jansen, Bart Jacobs and other experts delve into history to reflect on the state of intelligence and security services today.
"Heritages of Hunger" exhibition now online!
Just published: an online exhibition on famines, aimed at high school students. It delves into historical truths and modern misconceptions of famine, offering a unique perspective on its complex causes, its profound impacts, and ways to prevent it.
Gravitation grant for research into therapies for blindness, adaptability in crises
Several projects involving researchers from Radboud University and Radboudumc are receiving NWO Gravitation Grants. These projects will each receive amounts of more than 20 million euros for top research.
Maaike Koffeman appointed Chevalier dans l'ordre des Palmes académiques
Koffeman, universitair docent Franse literatuur en cultuur, ontvangt de prestigieuze Franse onderscheiding vanwege haar inspanningen voor het behoud van de Franse taal in Nederland.
The politics behind the creation of the European Union
On Tuesday, 12 March, Historian Bart Stol gave a lunchtime lecture at the RICH research group 'The Eighties' about the Maastricht Treaty and the run-up to it.
Het Mondeling, the podcast: scholars of Dutch Language and Culture analyse Dutch oral exams
Every year, thousands of HAVO and VWO pupils take a literature oral exam to complete their reading list. For many, this is a memorable experience from their school days.
