A different view on refugees in the media
Almost daily, we see photographs and videos of refugees in the European media. These images often unconsciously frame ‘the refugee’ as a victim or a threat and play into the hands of anti-migration sentiments.
Special issue on Nineteenth-Century Interstitial Spaces by Frederik Van Dam and Chris Louttit
A special issue of the European Journal of English Studies was published on 21 February regarding Nineteenth-Century Interstitial Spaces. Dr Frederik Van Dam and Dr Chris Louttit edited the issue alongside co-editor Joanna Hofer-Robinson.
Sarton Medal awarded to Eric Moormann
On 22 February, Prof. Eric Moormann will receive a Sarton Medal from the Sarton Committee of Ghent University in the atrium of the faculty library.
Matthias van Rossum appointed professor by special appointment Global Histories of Labour and Colonialism
Radboud University and the International Institute of Social History (IISH) are jointly establishing the Special Chair in Global Histories of Labour and Colonialism, to be filled by Matthias van Rossum from 1 February 2024.
Announcing the winner of the RICH Master's Thesis Award
The winner of this year’s RICH Master's Thesis Award is Tourism and Culture graduate Marie Limme. She receives the award for her thesis on the influence of backpackers on TikTok.
Dr Shari Boodts wins ERC Proof of Concept grant
It was announced on 18 January that Dr Shari Boodts is one of the winners of the European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grants.
Exhibition Fugitive gives enslaved individuals a face
The exhibition, which consists of reconstructed portraits based on eyewitness accounts from newspapers, is now on view in the Erasmus building.
Lotte Jensen a guest at NPO Radio 1 programme 'Het Jaar van...'
In the episode, the professor of Dutch literary and cultural history looks back at the year 2023, focusing on national identity in a polarised society.
Melanie Schiller appointed Professor of Contemporary Media Cultures
Melanie Schiller has been appointed Professor of Contemporary Media Cultures in the Faculty of Arts at Radboud University from 1 January 2024.
Scott Nethersole appointed professor of History of Art and Architecture
Scott Nethersole has been appointed professor of History of Art and Architecture, 500 – 1500 CE at Radboud University’s Faculty of Arts from 1 January 2024.
Historian Joost Rosendaal nominated for 'Nijmegen Citizen of the Year'
The three contenders for the title 'Nijmegen Citizen of the Year' have been announced! This year, dr Joost Rosendaal, historian at the Radboud Institute for Culture and History, was nominated for his efforts in making the history of Nijmegen visible.
2023 Hermesdorf Awards go to Platform Diversity in Sex and Gender and to Paul Reef
This year, the Hermesdorf Award and the Hermesdorf Talent Award go to the Platform Diversity in Sex and Gender Platform and to Paul Reef.
How international cooperation led to a revival of the humanities
In her cum laude PhD thesis, Mirte Liebregts examined a project that was supposed to save the humanities in the 20th century: a series of books that made ancient languages and literatures accessible to the general public, the Loeb Classical Library.
RICH Holiday Wish List 2023
Looking for a great present to give during the upcoming holidays? With these six books, written by RICH researchers, you will be sure to surprise your loved ones with a wonderful and insightful gift.
Harm Kaal appointed professor of Applied history
Harm Kaal has been appointed professor of Applied history at Radboud University's Faculty of Arts from 1 December.
Jeroen Dera receives KNAW Early Career Award for leading research on literature education in the Netherlands
Jeroen Dera, assistant professor of Dutch Literature at the Faculty of Arts, receives the award for his innovative research into the place of reading in education, but also on online platforms such as TikTok.
Edwin van Meerkerk appointed Professor of Cultural Education
Edwin van Meerkerk wordt per 1 december 2023 benoemd tot hoogleraar Cultuureducatie aan de Faculteit der Letteren van de Radboud Universiteit.
'The Crown tells us as much about our present as about the past'
The new season of The Crown premieres on Netflix this week. Is The Crown mainly a stylish soap opera about the royals, or does the series influence how we think about British culture worldwide?
New Waalpainting about Operation Market Garden at the Lindenberg
Lindenberg Cultuurhuis at Ridderstraat 23 in Nijmegen recently gained a huge mural. This Waalpainting is about Operation Market Garden (17-25 September 1944) and was designed and painted by Gerco Hiddink from Studio Hartebeest.
New mural about the history of Radboud University
Nijmegen has a new mural! On the corner of Snijderstraat and Spinthuisstraat, there is a new Waalpainting depicting the history of Radboud University. The mural was painted by artists Sacha di Maio and Eduardo Pérez.
