30 million euros for research into social cohesion
The SOCION consortium has acquired a 30 million euro NWO Summit Grant to research social cohesion.
Evelien Poelen appointed Professor of Personalized Care
Evelien Poelen has been appointed Professor by special appointment of Personalized Care in People with mild intellectual disabilities at the Faculty of Social Sciences as of May 1, 2024. The chair is a collaboration of Pluryn and Radboud University.
Update implementation Ans
We would like to inform you about the status of the implementation of Ans, the replacement testing software for Cirrus. This message is a follow-up to the one from last November.
Stricter phone policy at secondary schools: coordination with parents and pupils is crucial
Pupils can no longer use their mobile phones in the classroom, except for educational purposes. Behavioural scientists at Radboud University investigated what pupils think about this policy.
Ethnicity and gender still play role in likelihood of academic career
Research sheds new light on persistent gender and ethnic inequality in the Dutch academic world. The results show that women and ethnic minorities are still less likely to pursue academic careers. Ethnicity in particular is an underexposed factor.
When does foreign aid work?
When is foreign aid good and professional? What unintended results can it produce? Dirk-Jan Koch addresses these questions in his latest book on foreign aid.
People of Social Sciences: Gijsje Maas
With a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science in her pocket, Gijsje Maas left for Amsterdam. However, Nijmegen's atmosphere brought her back to Radboud University.
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.
Quick-fire questions: Nienke Peters-Scheffer
In the Quick-fire Questions section, we meet a colleague from our faculty. This time it is Nienke Peters-Scheffer's turn; a jack-of-all-trades and since 1 April, she has taken on an additional role: teacher ambassador.
Meet one of the new members of the OC: Fritz
I am Frederik (Fritz) Wienicke and I am a third-year PhD student in the Department of Clinical Psychology. My research focuses on the effectiveness and moderators of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression.
Column Evelyn Kroesbergen: Leadership, the fourth pillar in Recognition & Rewards
One of the aims of Recognition & Rewards is to encourage good academic leadership.
Porter Jan Erren retires
After 17 years as a porter and working in almost all buildings, Jan Erren will retire on 1st May.
Educating with Sonja Graafstal
Sonja Graafstal is a lecturer in the Pedagogical Sciences programme. She teaches the third year of the bachelor's degree and coordinates the master's specialisation in Relational Development.
Eye gaze and facial expression of robots are essential for interaction with humans
Robotics researcher Chinmaya Mishra looked at the importance of gaze direction and human emotions in our communication with robots and developed two systems to make robots' faces work in our favour.
In pursuit of impact: how psychological contract research can make the work-world a better place
This paper explores how research on psychological contracts can help create better workplace relationships.
Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Work: Unveiling How Personality Shapes Our View of Workplace Promises
The study explores how personality affects employees' perceptions of workplace commitments, revealing that approach/avoidance goals and emotion regulation play key roles in influencing feelings of broken promises and emotional reactions.
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.
How our brain handles what we see and what we imagine
Did you know that many people think in pictures, often while seeing the world at the same time? Although you seem to do this effortlessly, the process is complicated and we do not understand how the brain combines seeing and visual thinking, yet.
“If there was no relationship between qualification and income, the problem of unequal opportunities would disappear”
Eddie Denessen, recently appointed Professor of Education and Social Inequality, argues for more clarity around the concept of ‘equal opportunities’ and a more equal appreciation of different qualifications.
Immediate Action Heals Workplace Wounds: The Key Role of Immediate Response to Psychological Contract Breaches
This research provides practical insights for maintaining a positive organizational culture and strengthening the employee-employer relationship, even in challenging times.
