Nicol Voermans appointed Professor of Muscular Diseases
Nicol Voermans has been appointed Professor of Muscular Diseases at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Voermans is committed to a strong clinical center with extensive expertise on muscle diseases.
Radboud University signs UN declaration of intent for more inclusive education
The President of the Executive Board, Daniël Wigboldus, signed the declaration of intent for more inclusive education on behalf of Radboud University on 12 September. “This declaration of intent has given us an important mission as a university.”
Save the date: Go Abroad Week 2023
From 9 until 12 October it is once again time for the Radboud Go Abroad Week. During this week, there are information sessions on everything related to a study or work period abroad.
Response following Argos broadcast
Last Saturday (16 September), the Argos radio programme reported that a professor from the Faculty of Social Sciences had displayed transgressive behaviour towards a student in the past. We were touched by the student's courageous report.
Marien de Jonge appointed professor of Infection and Immunity
Marien de Jonge has been appointed professor of Infection and Immunity at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. De Jonge studies the interaction between pathogens and our immune system, particularly in the respiratory tract.
Which route do you cycle between city, station and campus?
The Nijmegen municipality is improving the cycling infrastructure on and around Sint Annastraat, and is therefore curious about your experiences. Help them by filling in the survey and win great prizes.
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.
Radboud students remain satisfied, study load and reflection main areas of concern
According to the National Student Survey 2023. Students at Radboud University are, on average, once again very satisfied with their study programme.
The Senate Hall of Radboud University gets a new look with special artwork
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Radboud University, the university’s Senate Hall is getting a new face: thirty new faces to be exact! A work of art by Lara Schnitger will make room for thirty female professors.
Radboud Science Awards 2023: conscientious language, searching computers and smell
Susanne Brouwer, Harrie Oosterhuis and Jasper de Groot are the winners of the Radboud Science Awards 2023.
Jasper Krommendijk appointed professor of Human Rights
Jasper Krommendijk has been appointed professor of Human Rights at the Radboud University Faculty of Law with effect from 15 September 2023.
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.
Heino Falcke receives Balzan Prize for high-resolution images of black holes
Heino Falcke, professor of astroparticle physics and radio astronomy at Radboud University, has won the 2023 Balzan Prize in the category "high-resolution images, from planetary to cosmic objects".
Radboud University expresses support for those affected by Morocco earthquake
Radboud University is shocked by the suffering caused by the earthquake in Morocco. The student chaplaincy is organising a lunch meeting to have a dialogue about the earthquake.
Join the Radboudumc Investment Day
Jointly organized by Radboudumc, Radboud University, Briskr and Oost NL, the Investment Day is a matchmaking event for investors, entrepreneurs and top researchers in the life sciences & health domain.
ERC Starting Grants for research into magnetic switching and Avicenna
Two researchers at Radboud University will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). This 1.5 million euro grant offers them the opportunity to form their own research groups and expand on their research.
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.
Recap of the Opening Academic Year 2023 - 2024
The Opening of the Academic Year took place on Monday 5 September from 14:00 until approximately 15:30 in De Vereeniging. The theme of the program was 'significance'.
How the Huguenots were blamed for 16th-century storms
While some people claimed that the pandemic originated in China, others attributed the cause to the mistreatment of animals. Even in the 16th century, the news media provided different explanations for major disasters, Marieke van Egeraat, who will be defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University on 13 September, has found.
Kristin Lemhöfer appointed professor of Cognition of multilingualism
Kristin Lemhöfer has been appointed professor of Cognition of multilingualism at Radboud University's Faculty of Social Sciences from 1 September.
