Recognition and rewards - Column Daniël Wigboldus
Do we adequately reward commitment and qualities related to education, impact, collaboration, supervision and support tasks? Given that we do so many things, why do recognition and promotion seem to mainly come down to research performance?
In Memoriam Anne Cutler
Anne Cutler, Emeritus Professor of Comparative Psycholinguistics at Radboud University, died on 7 June.
From anti-obesity campaigns to body positivity: the cacophony of lifestyle advice
Dutch people still eat too much and exercise too little, despite national prevention programmes. Why is health experts’ advice not followed? Historian Jon Verriet studied healthcare advice between 1940 and 2020.
New service point for international talent in the region
International students and knowledge workers in the Arnhem-Nijmegen-Wageningen region will be able to seek help from the Lifeport Welcome Centre in Huize Heyendael on the campus of the Radboud University from September 2022.
Simmunext: where immunotherapy and chemistry meet
The story behind Radboud university medical centre’s, Radboud University’s and Oncode’s newest spinoff, Simmunext Biotherapeutics B.V.
“Allow children to play in nature on their own more often”
Nature can add something, especially in outdoor play areas where children can release their energy. This was observed by researchers in a study where over 1500 primary school pupils were asked to draw and analyse their favourite place to play outside
Deniers are indeed willing to change their beliefs
Zo’n 97% van de klimaatwetenschappers is het erover eens: klimaatverandering wordt primair door mensen veroorzaakt. Hoe kan het dan dat er nog steeds mensen zijn die dit niet geloven? Dat onderzocht Aart van Stekelenburg.
'You have a part to play' wins another award
On Thursday 2 June, the SAN Accents were awarded in Hilversum. Radboud University won an Accent award for the 'You have a part to play' campaign during Radboud Impact Day. The theme of the SAN Awards 2022 was 'Touch Me'.
Evelyn Kroesbergen to be new dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences
As of 1 October 2022, Evelyn Kroesbergen will be the dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University, succeeding the current dean, Michiel Kompier.
Conny Aerts receives the Kavli Prize for Astrophysics
Conny Aerts, professor of astronomy, was selected today by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters to share the Kavli Prize 2022 in astrophysics, the highest award an astrophysicist can receive after the Nobel Prize .
Westhoff Lecture 2022: A breakthrough in biodiversity restoration?
On 13 June, Louise Vet and Hans de Kroon will deliver this year’s Westhoff Lecture. Hosted by Radboud University, this lecture is held annually to highlight current issues in nature management and honours the legacy of conservationist Victor Westhoff
Radboud scientists share in millions of 'Perspective' grants
Three consortia in which researchers from Radboud University and Radboud university medical centre participate will receive an NWO Perspectief grant of 1.5 to 4 million euros.
Admission requirements Bachelor’s to Master’s
Students that have a delay in their studies because of the corona crisis, may still be be able to start their (Pre-)Master's programme through a so called ‘zachte knip’ in September 2022-2023.
Neuropsychological perspective on developmental language disorders
How does a neuropsychological perspective on developmental language disorders (DLD) contribute to appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and education for children and young people with DLD?
Adjusted opening hours Radboud University 2022
On 26 and 27 May (Ascension Day and the day after) and Monday 6 June (Whit Monday) most buildings of Radboud University are closed.
MUNITION: for optimalisation of plastic recycling
The MUNITION project – led by Jeroen Jansen – will develop a digital tool supporting evidence-based choices between pre-sorting or post-sorting of plastic waste.
Dutch veterans feel misunderstood
Veterans experience social stereotyping and disinterest, concludes anthropologist Yvon de Reuver.
In memory of honorary doctor Jeroen Brouwers
On Wednesday afternoon, 11th May, in a hospital in Maastricht, writer and essayist Jeroen Brouwers died at the age of eighty-two. In 2018, Brouwers was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Arts at Radboud University.
Radboud University does slightly better in Sustainable Development Goals ranking
Radboud University did slightly better in this year’s international ranking on the SDG performance of universities, securing roughly the same spot as in 2021. We also achieved a slightly higher overall score this year.
Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy.
