Artificial intelligence: friend or foe?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ‘hot’. What is AI and how will it affect us? We asked Vera Blazevic, associate professor in Marketing, and Roel Schouteten, associate professor in Strategic Human Resource Management.
How sustainable is a beermat really?
Sustainability is perhaps the buzzword of the 21st century. As the effects of climate change become more and more visible, we are aware that we need to act. But how sustainable is the beermat from which you just scanned the QR code?
Maurits Meijers studies the impact of lying politicians
Researcher Maurits Meijers (Political Science) recently received a 'NWO Open Competition XS' grant. He is using this grant to conduct research into whether and how lies in the political arena impact citizens' attitudes toward democracy.
The road to equality: how do we make social systems in organisations more inclusive?
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: These are important themes in the action research of Professor of Methods Inge Bleijenbergh. Her research covers topics such as gender relations in the workplace and the working conditions of migrant workers.
Radboud University will lead a research consortium on high-integrity voluntary climate action towards a net zero world
Prof. Birka Wicke and dr. Sander Chan will identify opportunities to strengthen and scale up high-integrity voluntary climate action in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a global scale.
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.
Invasive species are animals, too: considering a humane approach
Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that in a more ethical way. ‘We need to take a humane, long-term view and learn to co-exist’ argues Cebuan Bliss, an environmental researcher.
'Lively discussions - yet an awful lot needs to be done'
Water governance scholars Sander Meijerink and Corinne Vitale attended the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York and obtained an impression of the current water policy debate.
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.
Energy subsidy reforms in Europe require honesty, step-by-step approach
Countries around the European Union are looking at reforms of energy subsidies, to encourage more sustainable energy use and to accommodate the higher prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These countries should be careful, research warns.
Migrants after Brexit: 'If you don't want me, I don't want you either'
Many migrants feel they need to distance themselves from the United Kingdom, even as others indicated not being affected at all, according to a new study published in the Academy Management Discoveries.
Nijmegen School of Management organizes symposium ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Grand Challenges’ on 19 October 2023
Nijmegen School of Management within Radboud University will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a symposium on Thursday 19 October 2023 entitled, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Grand Challenges.
'Money whitens': why people are more likely to change ethnicity
Changing your ethnicity multiple times throughout your life: that's not all that absurd for millions of people worldwide. For them, ethnicity is not a congenital, rigid notion, but something that changes to correspond with how your place in society changes.
'Healthcare for the elderly needs more than small changes'
How do we treat the elderly? How can we provide the care that they need and deserve despite an increasing shortage of personnel and budget cuts? Researchers from Radboud University brought together various organisations.
Royal distinction for Yvonne Benschop
Prof. Yvonne Benschop received a royal distinction from Mayor Hubert Bruls today, in recognition of her exceptional academic achievements.
Climate index highlights vulnerability of regions for more targeted policies
Climate change affects every country, but some regions will be hit harder than others. This involves not only emissions and precipitation, but also various socio-economic factors.
Royal Distinctions for seven Radboudians
On the occasion of King's Day this year, seven employees of Radboud University and Radboudumc receive a royal distinction for their exceptional scientific and/or social achievements.
Monic Schijvenaars appointed as new Managing Director from 1 May 2023
Monic Schijvenaars will be appointed as the new Managing Director of Nijmegen School of Management from 1 May 2023.
Social media data provides first glimpse at increased popularity of air conditioning worldwide
Through social media advertising data, we get a first glimpse of what drives and motivates people to buy air-conditioners worldwide, new research led by Sibel Eker from Radboud University shows.
How do you recover trust in government after a civil war?
In this kind of situation, development agencies must be very careful that interventions do not undermine the legitimacy of existing forms of land governance.
