Inge Molenaar appointed professor of Education and Artificial Intelligence
On 1 August, Inge Molenaar was appointed professor of Education and Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University’s Faculty of Social Sciences.
Column Peter Berentsen: Building Bridges
In the column for the Faculty of Social Sciences' newsletter, Peter Berentsen talks about his start and plans as student assessor.
Quick-Fire Questions – Annie de Jong
Annie de Jong started as the Education Policy Officer for the faculty in February. Using some Quick-Fire Questions, Annie is happy to introduce herself.
How the ego inhibits personal development and social attachment
According to social psychologist Roos Vonk, our ego impedes our social relationships and our personal growth. Her latest book. ‘Mijn ego heeft altijd gelijk. Van zelfbedrog naar zelfkennis’ will be released by Meulenhoff Publishers on 12 September.
Reappointment Professor Nanda Rommelse
Recently, at the request of the Faculty Board, the Executive Board decided to reappoint Professor Nanda Rommelse of "Neurobiological Developmental Disorders" by special appointment with effect from 1st September 2023.
Niels Spierings appointed as professor of Sociology: Processes of inclusion and exclusion
As of September 1, Niels Spierings has been appointed as Professor of Sociology: processes of inclusion and exclusion at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University.
Summary FSS strategy meeting “What is high quality in research?"
About 40 FSW academic and support staff colleagues interacted with each other to identify their common thoughts and ideas.
Mariska Kleemans appointed professor of Youth, News and Education
Mariska Kleemans has been appointed professor of Youth, News and Education at Radboud University's Faculty of Social Sciences from September 1, 2023.
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.
Sara Kinsbergen appointed Professor in the field of the Citizens’ Role in Sustainable Development
On 1 July 2023, Sara Kinsbergen was appointed Professor in the field of the Citizens’ Role in Sustainable Development at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Through the (Smartphone) Lens: a showcase of Talented Photographers
Discover the world through the eyes of talented Communication Science students who attended our 'The Perfect Picture' photography workshop.
Combining 100 treatment studies: a step closer towards personalised depression treatment?
How do psychologists choose the right depression treatment for each patient? Ellen Driessen, psychologist and researcher at Radboud University, investigates.
Walking 200 kilometres for charity
This year, several people of the Faculty of Social Sciences are walking the Four Days Marches. One of the walkers is Olivier Timmermans, an Artificial Intelligence student, who is walking this year for the Stomach, Liver and Bowel Foundation.
Festive closure Social Sciences+ programme
During the final meeting of the Social Sciences+ programme, 5 vwo students presented their self-made scientific posters on topics such as diversity, giftedness, social media and curiosity.
An anthropological glimpse into entrepreneurial behaviour
Anthropologist Joost Beuving provides new insights into entrepreneurial behaviour in his recently published book. This behaviour shows striking similarities around the world, according to Beuving’s long-term studies in Greece, West Africa and the United States, among other countries. “In reality, entrepreneurial success often has more to do with a variety of circumstances over which entrepreneurs have very little control, than with rational anticipation and well-thought-out planning.”
New interventions to sit less: ‘Stop getting coffee for your colleagues'
Most people are by now aware that sitting at your desk all day is not particularly healthy. Yet existing interventions, such as sit/standing desks and smartwatches with reminders to stand up, seem to bring about very little lasting change.
“Start teaching young people media literacy on time“
In times of fake news and endless streams of information, it is important that young people learn to critically reflect on what they read or see online. That is the opinion of Sanne Tamboer, a Communication Science researcher. On 20 July, she will receive her PhD on her research about how young people between the ages of 12 and 15 consume news and on ways to train them in media literacy.
What does a year of research in favelas teach us about politics?
Martijn Koster will conduct research on issues of housing, politics and the role of the state in Latin America with a team of PhD students and postdocs.
Orientation week preparations in full swing
The summer recess is just around the corner, however, many people within the faculty are busy preparing the orientation week!
The vegetable garden that connects
The university has set up the initiative of a communal vegetable garden connecting students and staff.
