New view on the brain: It’s all in the connections
It’s not the individual brain regions but rather their connections that matter: neuroscientists propose a new model of how the brain works. This new view enables us to understand better why and how our brains vary between individuals.
Municipality of Nijmegen, Radboud University and HAN University of Applied Sciences start collaboration with Hospi Housing
Due to the high housing shortage among students, the municipality of Nijmegen, HAN University of Applied Sciences and Radboud University started a collaboration with Hospi Housing. A two-year cooperation will start from November 2022.
'Remembering Holland is actually more about Gelderland'
Het verhaal van Gelderland (The Story of Gelderland), edited by Dolly Verhoeven, will be published on 10 November. 'Few Gelderlanders feel a real Gelderland identity, even though there is plenty that connects us '
Physician’s positive language use reduces anxiety among patients with unexplained symptoms
General practitioners regularly see patients with persistent physical symptoms (PPS) that have no clear explanation. But researcher Inge Stortenbeker found that a physician’s use of language and choice of words can influence how anxious patients get.
A pre-war student beret returns to Nijmegen
The student beret once belonging to Jettie Derksen (1916-2012), a student at the Catholic University of Nijmegen from 1934 to 1938, is the latest addition to the heritage collection of Radboud University.
No evidence as yet that people exercise less after office work
After a busy day at the office, many people collapse onto the sofa instead of getting some exercise. Sven van As explored the mechanism behind this phenomenon. “When we feel stressed or tired, we tend to go for the easy option."
Submerged plants reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shallow lakes and ditches
Shallow lakes and ditches emit less greenhouse gases if rooted submerged plants are predominant instead of free-floating plants or algae. The researchers recently published their findings in the journal Water Research.
Looking back on the 2022 Dies Natalis
The 99th Dies Natalis was held in Radboud University’s Auditorium on Thursday 20 October from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. The programme focused on the theme of ‘opportunities’.
Fifteen Radboud University study programmes receive Elsevier Best Studies medal
Based on Elsevier's 'Best Studies 2022', 15 study programmes at Radboud University receive a gold, silver or bronze medal. These study programmes are rated by students as above average in their fields.
Differences between universities - Column Daniël Wigboldus
The power of the Dutch universities lies in their differences, and the way in which they, despite and thanks to these differences, work together to reach and remain in the international top.
New version of Letter Prince: a game to teach children to read better
Friday 14 October 2022 was the launch of a new version of the ‘Letter Prince’ reading app, an online game that teaches children to read or improve their reading skills.
Corona plan Radboud University
In order to be well prepared for a sudden resurgence of the coronavirus, Radboud University has developed a corona plan. Read more about the corona plan.
Children's educational attainment harmed by adverse events
Children of higher-educated parents are also more severely impacted by adverse events such as divorce or child abuse. This is the conclusion of the PhD research of Carlijn Bussemakers, who is defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University.
WWF report: Climate action also needed to reverse biodiversity losses
The new Living Planet Report 2022 of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reveals that populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have declined by an average of 69% since 1970.
Emergency accommodation for asylum seekers on terrain Radboud University
Starting in the final weeks of October until at least the end of 2022 the municipality of Nijmegen will accommodate 200 to 250 asylum seekers in a former riding school in Brakkenstein on the terrain of Radboud University.
Combatting decline in reading: 'Check BookTok on a regular basis.'
According to literary scholar Jeroen Dera, students can also dramatically improve their language skills, as well as their critical thinking, by reading more. 'Reading skills are one of the greatest predictors of social success.'
Mobility campaign campus Arnhem and Nijmegen region launched
It is important to keep the campus accessible, and preferably in a sustainable and comfortable way. That is why the new mobility campaign starts on 10 October 2022.
Thermostat stays at 19 degrees
Since April onward at Radboud University, the thermostat has gradually gone down to 19 degrees. A review found that there are sufficient reasons to keep it that way for the time being.
Willem Mulder appointed professor of Precision Medicine
Willem Mulder has been appointed professor of Precision Medicine at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University.
Emmanuel Mylanus appointed professor of Otological Implantology
His research focuses on the treatment of hearing loss in children and adults. He specializes in the use of implantable hearing devices, particularly the cochlear implant.
