ERC Consolidator Grant for research on cancer treatment, knowledge networks
Two Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Harm van den Broek appointed professor of Tax Law
Harm van den Broek has been appointed professor of tax law at Radboud University's Faculty of Law from 1 November. His research is at the intersection of tax law, European law and corporate law.
How research on voting behaviour contributes to a more nuanced picture of Islam
By understanding how Muslims participate politically, we can nuance Western European perceptions of Islam.
Rare metal could offer revolutionary switch for future quantum devices
Quantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a ‘perfect switch’ in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor.
How video games can make it easier to discuss mental health
Depression is common among young people, but this target group often does not get the help they need. Books, exercise, and other depression prevention programmes do not achieve the envisioned results for everyone, but video games might help.
Disruptions to IT systems due to maintenance on Saturday 2 December
On Saturday 2 December, large-scale maintenance will be carried out on the Radboud University network. As a result, Radboud University IT systems will be disrupted a few times on that day. This may cause you inconvenience.
In memoriam Jan Giesbers (Nijmegen, 1932 – Nijmegen, 2023)
Jan Giesbers, Rector Magnificus of the then Catholic University of Nijmegen from 1982 to 1987, passed away on 14 November. He will be remembered as an administrator who steered the University through the 1980s in an amiable yet decisive manner.
Dorine Gebbink appointed as Secretary of the University
Dorine Gebbink will start on 1 December as Secretary of the University and the Supervisory Board. She will also be leading the Administration Office. After a period as deputy, she will permanently take over from Marijke Pe on 1 December.
James Webb discovers sand clouds on “cotton candy planet” WASP-107b
An international team of astronomers, co-led by Michiel Min (SRON), has discovered a silicate-based weather system on a fluffy gas planet around the star WASP-107. It is the first time that scientists find clouds and rain made of sand.
Edwin van Meerkerk appointed Professor of Cultural Education
Edwin van Meerkerk wordt per 1 december 2023 benoemd tot hoogleraar Cultuureducatie aan de Faculteit der Letteren van de Radboud Universiteit.
Michiel Tjepkema appointed Professor of Administrative law
From 1 January 2024, Michiel Tjepkema will be appointed Professor of Administrative law at the Radboud University Faculty of Law.
Babies cry less thanks to skin-to-skin contact
It appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers experience less anxiety and fatigue, and breastfeed for longer. The babies cry less and may sleep longer.
Towards a strategy for social safety
A social safety action plan must be developed by the end of the year. You'll find an update and more information on the three aspects being worked on here.
Slight decrease in total student intake and an increase in Master’s students
This academic year (2023-2024), Radboud University has 24,042 students (as of 1 October), which is a modest decrease compared to last year. Read more about the numbers concerning the student population and intake, as well as internationalisation.
Administration of testosterone may help with exposure therapy
People with social anxiety disorder who receive exposure therapy may potentially benefit from testosterone administration. This is the conclusion of research by Moniek Hutschemaekers, who will be defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University.
ESA presents first razor-sharp Euclid photos of the cosmos
The first full-colour images of the cosmos from ESA's space telescope Euclid were presented on 7 November2023. Never before has a telescope been able to take such razor-sharp astronomical images of such a large part of the sky.
How a new healing art object appeared in the campus woods
1 November: Ten students and employees are gathered in the woods near the University Chaplaincy. Three circles have been cut out in the woods, ready to undergo a metamorphosis, with the planting of a special selection of bulbs and ferns.
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.
AiNed Fellowship Grant for research into cell films
Inge Wortel, Assistant Professor of Data Science, has been awarded an AiNed Fellowship Grant for a research project entitled ‘AI and Simulations for Decoding the Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Immune Responses’ at Radboud University in Nijmegen.
Wim Mulleners named professor by special appointment in Neurology, in particular headache and facial pain
Neurologist Wim Mulleners has been named as professor by special appointment in Neurology, in particular headache and facial pain at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University.
