Explaining the social functions of smell to primary school children
Jasper de Groot received a Radboud Science Award for his research on ''Er hangt iets in de lucht… (There’s something in the air)'', where he developed inquiry-based activities for primary schools in cooperation with the Science Education Hub.
National Growth Fund: new grants for research with Radboud scientists
Ten projects from the first three rounds of the National Growth Fund will definitively be awarded a subsidy. Several projects also involve researchers from Radboud University.
More objective application procedures ensure greater equality in selection, but managers still aren’t convinced
Leaving out personal data on CVs leads to a considerably higher chance of employers selecting candidates with a migration background. This is the conclusion of a large-scale study by Radboud University and Utrecht University.
Intensive trauma treatment relieves PTSD symptoms within eight days
Relieved from PTSD symptoms in eight days? It is possible with a highly intensive treatment method that combines trauma-focused therapies and lots of exercise. Eline Voorendonk will receive her PhD on 15 March for her research on this method.
The power of local knowledge
Establishing collaborations between researchers and local communities can enhance scientific understanding and promote more equitable, sustainable solutions for a better future.
International Women's Day: Why it's still needed in 2024
Is emancipation complete yet? Do women now get the same opportunities as men in the scientific field? And what about diversity at university? Dr Annelies Kleinherenbrink shares her views on issues surrounding emancipation in 2024.
Research on Vegetarian Default Options in Grand Café de Iris
Tamar Ardesch's master's thesis shows that there is no resistance within our faculty for a vega(n) default option in Grand Café the Iris. More sustainable food is sold, and sales figures do not go down.
Marius Peelen appointed professor of Visual and cognitive neuroscience
From 1 March, Marius Peelen has been appointed professor of Visual and cognitive neuroscience at Radboud University's Faculty of Social Sciences.
Why robots will never be our better self
Trouw interviewed Olivia Guest and Annelies Kleinherenbrink to discuss ethical behaviour with robots. The full article is available on the Trouw website.
“We have to talk about how we are doing science in 2024”
Sara Kinsbergen has been appointed Endowed Professor in the field of “The role of citizens in sustainable development”. And she is very much looking forward to it. During her inaugural lecture, Sara spoke passionately about her research.
Call for proposals to improve and/or innovate your course(s)
Apply for additional funds by submitting an outline of your improvement/innovation plan for your course running in period 1 and/or 2 of the coming academic year by 1 May 2024.
'The evangelical' does not exist
By identifying demographic differences within religious groups, we can develop a more nuanced understanding of religious beliefs and the role of religion in society.
From intuition to method: successful approach in the care sector now backed up by science
A treatment method that has delivered repeated successes over many years in the field of youth care, but had not previously been given a platform, now has a robust scientific basis, thanks to the PhD research of Carine Heijligers and Sonja Graafstal.
Swipe, match, happy? Dating app users less satisfied with relationship status than non-users
Mobile dating apps are a popular way to meet people. A new study by Radboud University researchers shows that people who use dating apps actually tend to be overall less satisfied with their relationship status than those who don't.
Displaying Difference, Displaying Sameness
We often view cultural diversity and minority groups as separate societal entities. But when individuals from different societal groups make a family together, that's where we see what "integration" or "migrant inclusion" really means.
Anuschka Peelen wins KHMW Jan Brouwer Thesis Award
Anuschka Peelen has won the KHMW Jan Brouwer Thesis Award for Sociology and Anthropology with her thesis ''A changing climate? A meta-analysis of (polarisation in) climate change attitudes between 1986 and 2022''.
Developments in internationalisation in higher education
Last week, two articles regarding internationalisation in higher education were released. For the policy of the Faculty of Social Sciences and our provision of Dutch and other language education, there are currently no changes.
“Do we ask as first question”
The artwork ''Do we ask as first question'' was presented in the colloquium room of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The artwork was created by Frans Huisman on behalf of the Faculty Board.
Musk's chip is impressive, but there are alternative ways
In the Data-Driven Neurotechnology Lab at Radboud University, researchers are working on ways in which, without using our muscles, we can still react to the world around us.
‘Staying healthy’ is better than ‘not getting ill’ in vaccine information
New research from Radboud University shows that it can be useful to focus vaccine information on what does happen, rather than what does not happen.
