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.
Positive advice for newly developed MA Intersectional Gender Studies!
Monday April 15th, the committee of the NVAO (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation) decided to advise positively and unconditionally about the MA Intersectional Gender Studies. We expect the final decision of the NVAO in July.
"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.
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates
Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on Tuesday 26 March. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
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.
Improve your French listening skills with Learning Casual French
Many people learning a second language find it difficult to keep up with native speakers. That is why language scientists are launching the "Learning Casual French" website to improve the French listening skills of second-language learners.
Bilingual child cannot ‘turn off’ their language knowledge
Worldwide, there are more children who grow up learning multiple languages than children learning only one. Research by linguist Elly Koutamanis shows that the two languages of a bilingual child are always active in their brain.
Two new Faces of Science at the Faculty of Arts
Charlie Loopuijt and Jessica den Oudsten of the Faculty of Arts are new Faces of Science.
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.
Linguist Susanne Brouwer develops inquiry-based acitivities for primary schools
In 2023, Dr Susanne Brouwer received a Radboud Science Award for her research on Gewetensvolle taal (Conscientious Language), where she developed inquiry-based activities for primary schools in cooperation with the Science Hub.
Students open up in new podcast about participating in board years
What is it like to do a participation or administrative year at the Faculty of Arts? In the podcast "De Student Aan Het Woord", several students talk about their experiences.
Building blocks to create your own language: from Esperanto to Dothraki
David en Jessie Peterson have created over 50 ‘constructed languages’, including for Game of Thrones, Dune and Doctor Strange. On 15 March, they will give a lecture on how to make your own language as part of the InScience academic film festival.
Professor by Special Appointment Marc van Berkel Awarded New Honorary Consul for Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Radboud University and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau will join forces on 21 March when Professor by Special Appointment of Holocaust Education, Marc van Berkel, will be officially inaugurated as the museum's third international Honorary Consul.
Faculty of Arts broadly represented at InScience Film Festival
This year, 'language' is the theme of InScience Film Festival and that means a lot of researchers and students from the Faculty of Arts are on the programme. We list all the contributions so you don't have to miss any highlights!
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.
