Boys’ reading motivation continues to lag: how schools can address this problem
It is common knowledge that boys are less motivated when it comes to reading. But Radboud researchers Margriet van Hek and Gerbert Kraaykamp have discovered that both schools and parents can address the problem of reading motivation.
Privacy vs information security
What is the difference between privacy and information security? As an employee, how can you prevent security incidents and data breaches? Security Officer Hedy Bulten and Privacy Officers Aniek Wols and Enna Lujinović answer these questions.
Education with Danielle Bleize
Since September, Daniëlle Bleize has been the coordinator of the Bachelor's programme in Communication Science. In this interview, she shares her passion for teaching and discusses the challenges she encounters.
Column Ron Scholte: Ode to Radboud University
In the column for the faculty newsletter, the new interim dean Ron Scholte writes an ode to the university.
Meet the ISS and RSQS Team
The ILS services include the Information Skills and Support (ISS) team and the Research Support and Quick Solutions (RSQS) team. But what do these teams entail? Dominique Rijkelijkhuizen and Rebecca Calcott will explain.
Quick-fire Questions: Carla Klaren
Since September, Carla Klaren started as an Admissions Office staff member for the faculty. Using a number of Quick-Fire Questions, Carla is happy to introduce herself.
Knowledge of ‘high culture’ helps to find a good job
Radboud sociologists Roza Meuleman and Gerbert Kraaykamp discovered that it is easier to find a good job if you are familiar with the culture of higher socioeconomic status groups.
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Dean Evelyn Kroesbergen takes a step back - Ron Scholte appointed interim dean
Due to long covid, Evelyn Kroesbergen has decided to take a step back as dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The executive board has appointed Ron Scholte as interim dean of the faculty with immediate effect.
Improved ICT infrastructure leads to better math skills
Students who are more digitally skilled also perform better in math. New research from Renae Loh and others at Radboud University shows that in countries with better availability of ICT in schools, math performance benefits greatly.
Remco Hoekman named Professor by Special Appointment of Sport Sociology and Sport Policy
On 1 October Remco Hoekman will begin his three-year position as Professor by Special Appointment of Sport Sociology and Sport Policy at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University.
Touch typing for better results at school
Children who can type better get better results on digital language and mathematics tests. Development of digital skills in primary school is necessary.
Joukje Oosterman appointed professor of Neuropsychology of cognitive aging
Joukje Oosterman has been appointed professor of Neuropsychology of cognitive aging at Radboud University's Faculty of Social Sciences from 1 October.
Social safety at our faculty
A special team at the Faculty of Social Sciences is working on a programme aimed at sustainable prevention of transgressive behavior and activities have been set up to improve social safety.
Assessment software replacement
In 2021 it was announced that the current digital testing software Cirrus will be replaced. Here’s an update on the current status of this project for FSS.
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Faculty meeting on social safety
The questions and feelings expressed during the faculty meeting about social safety were taken to heart by the board and directors of the Faculty of Social Sciences. In this response, you can read how the faculty wants to deal with this topic.
A curious baby brain is a super brain!
Sabine Hunnius, director of the Baby & Child Research Center and professor at Radboud University, acknowledges that the first 1000 days of a child's life are crucial for their development.
Education with Simone Rademakers
Simone Rademakers teaches within Pedagogical Sciences and Educational Sciences, where the courses she teaches mainly focus on coaching and practice supervision.
Jona Ververs opens conversation about sexual culture among students with ‘Gelijkspel’
Sexual culture among students needs to be safer. Jona Ververs, Master's student Healthcare Psychology, gives workshops to students in Nijmegen with foundation Gelijkspel (‘Equal Play’) to make sex safer and more fun.
Response from the Dean following Argos broadcast
Response from the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences following Argos radio programme. They reported on a professor from our Faculty who had displayed transgressive behaviour towards a student in the past.
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Project team social safety has started
A special project team was formed to work on the Faculty of Social Sciences' 'social safety' programme. The aim of the programme is to combat undesirable behaviour and to guarantee social safety within our faculty as best as possible.
