Nitrogen also affects soil invertebrates and insects
Higher levels of nitrogen in the environment not only affect plants but also soil invertebrates and insects. What is more, climate change may amplify the negative effects of nitrogen. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from Radboud University.
Changes to the Supervisory Board
Professor Vanessa Evers, who is a professor at the University of Twente, has joined the Supervisory Board as the successor of Paul Morshuis. Chair Merel van Vroonhoven has announced that she will step down for personal reasons.
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.
Maroeska Rovers appointed member of KNAW
The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has elected 18 new members, including Maroeska Rovers of Radboud university medical center. The members of the KNAW are leading scientists from all disciplines.
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.
Last names Radboud Sounds announced
Have you already secured a ticket for Radboud Sounds? Many interesting names were previously announced for this music and science festival at Doornroosje on 12 May. With these new names, the line-up is complete.
Eddie Denessen appointed Professor of Education and Social Inequality
On 1 April 2023, Eddie Denessen was appointed Professor of Education and Social Inequality at Radboud University Faculty of Social Sciences.
The human tendency to help exists in all cultures
People from different cultures are more alike than we first thought. All over the world, people tend to respond to requests for help and help others. This is the conclusion of a new linguistic study in which several Radboud University researchers collaborated.
Jörgen Bruhn appointed professor of Anesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Medicine
Jörgen Bruhn has been appointed professor of Anesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Medicine at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. He was also appointed head of department.
Join in with a Radboud Gesture
The celebration of Radboud University's 100th anniversary in May is just around the corner and a great programme is waiting. Among other things, the city of Nijmegen and its inhabitants will be warmed up with 100 Radboud Gestures from 8 to 14 May.
Annual biodiversity report 2022
The annual report Biodiversity 2022 shows the achievements of the Biodiversity Project Group. Such as, among other things, the community and experiential gardens at various locations and the planting of a natural and a park forest on both sides of the Disveld path.
Tijn Kool appointed professor of appropriate care
Tijn Kool has been appointed professor of Appropriate Care at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University.
Reports of neighbourhood conflicts give voice to people of Sri Lanka under VOC administration
In his PhD research at Radboud University, historian Luc Bulten discovered that not only the VOC made use of the Sri Lankan registers; the registered persons also used them to their own advantage, for example in conflicts between neighbours.
First artworks of new art route unveiled
On April 3rd, the first two art objects of the new art route were unveiled on the Radboud campus: the Walk of Wonder. This approximately two-kilometer route offers a space for reflection, inspiration, and wonder with a total of seven art objects.
Results Radboud welcome survey 2022-2023
Radboud University conducts an annual welcome survey among all first-year bachelor students. We use the results to improve our services. View the results in the dashboard or the infographic.
People are open to algorithms (if they benefit from them)
A new publication in AI & Society by Radboud University researchers shows that humans are quite open to algorithms’ decisions, as long as we believe that this is to our benefit.
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.
Growing cells on synthetic PIC gel could save millions of mice
The synthetic PIC gel, discovered in 2013 at Radboud University, seems highly suitable to grow cells in for research. An additional advantage is that unlike the gels commonly used for cell culture, this gel requires no breeding and killing of mice.
Studiezaal Erfgoedcollecties now open
The Studiezaal Erfgoedcollecties (Heritage Collections Reading Room) in the University Library is now open. Here, both the Special Collections and the collections of the University Archives and the Katholiek Documentatie Centrum can be consulted.
ERC Advanced Grant for research on senses and fast X-ray flashes
Radboud University researchers Uta Noppeney and Peter Jonker have both been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
