Drastic decline in hoverflies in Dutch forests
The numbers of hoverflies and hoverfly species have fallen drastically in the forests of the Veluwe in recent decades.
Veni grants for five Radboud researchers
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to five young researchers of the Radboud University.
Nael Nadif Kasri appointed professor of Medical Neuroscience for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Nael Nadif Kasri has been appointed Professor of Medical Neuroscience for Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Radboud University Medical Center / Radboud University.
Bacteria generate electricity from methane
In a new publication, microbiologists from Radboud University have demonstrated that it is possible to make methane-consuming bacteria generate power in the lab. The study will be published in Frontiers in Microbiology on April 12.
Rubicon-grant for three researchers Radboudumc
Three researchers from Radboud university medical center have received Rubicon funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and ZonMw. The Rubicon programme is intended to give young, talented scientists the opportunity to gain international researc
Paul Verschure appointed as professor of Neuroengineering
Paul Verschure has been appointed as professor of Neuroengineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science with effect from 15 March 2022.
Rosella Hermens appointed professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care
Rosella Hermens has been appointed Professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care at Radboud university medical center/Radboud University, investigating personalized care for patients with cancer.
Radboud University turns down the thermostat
Radboud University will lower the thermostat that regulates the indoor temperature of buildings to 19 degrees Celsius. This will happen in stages, starting on Wednesday 6 April.
Why millions of African children have no birth registration
In large parts of Africa, over half of all children lack a birth registration. These children therefore cannot claim essential human rights.
Group of art critics still not very diverse
In the chronicling of Dutch art criticism, women often play a marginal role. Art historian Loes van Beuningen conducted PhD research into the role of women in visual art criticism and concludes that too little has changed since 1900.
The clock is ticking: urgent action needed to meet 1.5 degree Celsius goal
Nederlandse klimaatexperts pleiten voor een verregaande transformatie van onze energievoorziening, industrie, transport en landbouw.
New digital tool reveals spheres of influence of big tech companies
Today sees the launch of the website ‘Sphere Transgression Watch’, which reveals how major technology companies are gaining more and more influence in different areas of our society.
Muslim gender values are more diverse than often thought
Muslims’ gender values are not nearly as uniform as is often suggested. Islamic religiosity and time spent in Europe shape views on gender, but shape different gendered issues in varying ways.
Coins as an indispensable communication tool for Roman emperors
Roman coins were more than just a payment method. Coins were widely distributed in large numbers, making them an ideal medium for Roman emperors to communicate their ideological beliefs.
Paul van der Heijden appointed as Professor of Multidimensional Psychodiagnostics
On 1 March 2022, Paul van der Heijden was appointed as professor by special appointment of Multidimensionele psychodiagnostiek gedurende de levensloop (multidimensional psychodiagnostics over a lifetime) at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Counting to ten - Column Han van Krieken
According to many parents, when you are angry, you should count to ten before you respond. How much and how quickly people respond, via email, social media, classic media. Could the 10-count rule work there?
Eleven Radboud-projects to receive NWA-ORC grant
Researchers from Radboud Universiteit and the Radboud university medical center are involved with eleven consortiums that will team up on interdisciplinary research aimed at scientific and societal breakthroughs.
Christine Mohrmann Grant for ten female PhD candidates
On Monday 28 March, ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University will be awarded a Christine Mohrmann Grant. The purpose of the grant is to encourage researchers to continue their academic career after completing their PhDs.
Millions for research on climate adaptation in cities
A broad research consortium led by Erwin van der Krabben of Radboud University is to receive some €2 million for sustainability research. The BENIGN consortium will investigate ways to modify the urban infrastructure to reduce heat stress.
ERC Consolidator grants for research on gig economy, nano carriers and learning a second language
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Andrea Hermann, Daniela Wilson and Kristin Lemhöfer a Consolidator Grant of two million euros each so they can set up a new research project.
