Radboud researchers discover novel antifouling material against bacterial infections
Chemists from the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) of Radboud University have developed a unique material that not only prevents bacteria from binding to surfaces but also kills any bacteria that overcomes this initial defense barrier.
ERC Starting Grants for research into magnetic switching and Avicenna
Two researchers at Radboud University will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). This 1.5 million euro grant offers them the opportunity to form their own research groups and expand on their research.
HorizonEU grants for research projects into skilled migrants, climate action
Two new projects led by Radboud University will receive a Horizon Europe grant. The ACHIEVE project will look into individual, voluntary climate actions, while GS4S seeks to understand how skills shortages can be mitigated with skilled labor workers.
NWO Demonstrator for production of heavy calcium isotopes
Nicolo de Groot, professor of High Energy Physics at Radboud University, receives a Demonstrator Grant from the NWO.
Elias Vlieg appointed President of the International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG)
Elias Vlieg, professor in Solid State Chemistry has been appointed president of the International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG), an international consortium that represents scientists active in the area of crystal growth.
Richard van Wezel is stepping down as Vice Dean for Research Faculty of Science
Richard van Wezel is stepping down as Vice Dean for Research Faculty of Science. We look back on the past period.
Tom Heskes starts as Vice Dean for Research
Tom Heskes is our new Vice Dean of Research. We look ahead with him.
104th edition CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
The latest edition of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is out. There have been some changes in structure and many sections have been updated. Some new topics have also been added. You can search or browse the handbook digitally.
NWO Veni grants for research into frontline workers, social media and more
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to ten young researchers at Radboud University. With this grant of up to 280.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years.
Protecting your wine harvest with essential oil
When Chris Pelzer saw his entire grape harvest fail due to a disease, he decided to explore how he could prevent this in future. He joined biologists Janny Peters and Rob de Graaf to find a biological approach to nip downy mildew in the bud.
NWO Open Competition Domain Science - XS Grant for research on efficient Redox flow batteries and research on the principles of magnetism
Evan Zhao and Dima Afanasiev, researchers within the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) of Radboud University, have both been awarded an NWO Open Competition ENW - XS for research on creating efficient Redox flow batteries and research on fundamental principles of magnetism.
Webb Detects Water Vapor in Rocky Planet-forming Zone
Observations with the James Webb Space Telescope have for the first time revealed the presence of water in the inner disk around a young star where giant planets have already formed further away.
Peter Tessarz appointed Professor of Human Biology
Peter Tessarz has been appointed Professor of Human Biology at the Faculty of Science with effect from 1 September 2023.
Single-molecule OLED lights up upon charging: towards energy-efficient light sources
Physicists of Radboud University discovered that if electricity goes through an OLED made from single molecules in a scanning tunneling microscope, the charged state is important for emission of light. By this charge the molecule produces light, more energy-friendly than traditional methods.
Bridge funding for the HFML-FELIX research facility
NWO has pledged €3.3 million as bridge funding to HFML-FELIX in the lead-up to a renewed cooperation agreement.
NWO Take-off grant for hearing implants that are able to localise sound
Beephonix, the start-up of neuroscientist and audiologist Martijn Agterberg, has been awarded a NWO take-off grant of €250,000 to optimise a microphone technology inspired by the hearing of bumblebees.
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Scientists find first evidence for new superconducting state in Ising superconductor
In this week’s edition of Nature, they present evidence for a special variant of the so-called FFLO superconducting state, a discovery that could have significant applications, particularly in the field of superconducting electronics.
Floating plants best at purifying wastewater and there’s a bonus: they can recover phosphorus
According to research by Lisanne Hendriks, an ecologist at Radboud University, azolla and duckweed are the best floating aquatic plants for purifying wastewater. The plants absorb nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater and so render it much cleaner.
Aquatic animals living closer to the edge when it comes to heat stress
Amphipods have a much smaller safety margin to cope with warmer water in rivers than has been recognised previously. This is shown by the research of, among other ecologists, Wilco Verberk of Radboud University.
Vidi grants for research on cells, magnetism, biogas and more
NWO has awarded ten Nijmegen researchers Vidi funding of up to 800,000 euros. This will allow them to develop their own innovative line of research and set up a research group over the next five years.
