Tamar Sharon appointed to European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies
Tamar Sharon, professor of Philosophy, Digitalization and Society at Radboud University, has been appointed to the European Union’s Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies.
We - Column Agnes Muskens
In the past few weeks it has become clear to me that the following words are in any case characteristic of our university: openness, professionalism, pride in the university, greatness, freedom in scientific research and education, diversity.
Babies are sensitive to rhyme, rhythm and phrases in children’s songs
All over the world, parents sing songs and recite rhymes to their young children. Researchers have known for some time that this has a stimulating or calming effect on babies, but it turns out that babies are also sensitive to the language patterns.
‘Rough’ words feature a trill sound in languages around the globe
In languages spoken around the world, words describing rough surfaces are highly likely to feature a ‘trilled /r/’ sound – a linguistic pattern that stretches back over 6,000 years, a new study reveals.
Fate, trust and opportunities - Column Han van Krieken
How often does it happen that around the turn of the year we think that the new year will bring positive changes? That we will do things differently, even better. However, that positivity often fades away quickly in the first few days of the year.
Mental health care for detainees failing worldwide
A substantial majority of prisoners around the world experience psychological problems, yet authorities do little to address this issue. A new volume edited by Piet Hein van Kempen and Maartje Krabbe from Radboud University highlights this.
Educational researchers quite good at citing each other
85 percent of the references in educational research articles are substantively correct. This is the conclusion that Ard Lazonder and Noortje Janssen of Radboud University reached after analysing 500 articles from 244 different educational journals.
Alumnus Rob Jetten is the new Minister for Climate and Energy
Rob Jetten is set to become the Minister for Climate and Energy in the Rutte IV Cabinet. Jetten is a Radboud University alumnus and studied at the Nijmegen School of Management.
How do Western European Muslims view homosexuality?
The frequency of mosque attendance, the norms of the country of origin, the time since migration and experiences of discrimination all play a role in how Western European Muslims view homosexuality.
Looking back on Radboud Impact Day
Thursday, November 18 was Radboud Impact Day. Thanks to you, we distributed our "Become an Influencer?" video, in which we called attention to the consumer society, to millions of people. We are happy to share the results and reactions with you.
Radboud University Signs the Diversity Charter
On 18 November, Daniel Wigboldus (President of the Executive Board) and Rona Jualla van Oudenhoven (Chief Diversity Officer) signed the Diversity Charter. The Diversity Charter is part of SER Diversity at Work.
Radboud University makes sustainability a standard part of the curriculum in all its study programmes
From the academic year 2021-2022, sustainability will be a standard part of the program for every student at Radboud University.
Citizen science project will map Surinamese society in its entirety
On September 14, a major citizen science project will begin in which historians from Radboud University will work with volunteers to map the entire Surinamese population between 1830 and 1950.
Memories of #RadboudIntro21
A lively week of events and activities at Radboud University has come to an end. Let's look back together at some of the memories.
The five best picnic spots near campus
Summer may be coming to an end, but with a waterproof picnic blanket, you won’t have to pass up opportunities for a picnic! For your convenience, we have listed the best places on and around the campus.
Bart Jacobs receives Stevin Prize
Bart Jacobs, professor of security, privacy and identity at Radboud University, receives the NWO Stevin Prize 2021, the highest award in Dutch science.
EHT pinpoints dark heart of the nearest radio galaxy
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, known for taking the first picture of the black hole in the galaxy M87, has now imaged the heart of the neighboring galaxy Centaurus A in unprecedented detail.
Parents harsher with toddlers during first lockdown
Parents with a toddler were more likely to react harshly to their child during the first "corona lockdown" in the Netherlands (from April to May 2020), such as by shaking or scolding them, a publication shows.
Astronomers Image Magnetic Fields at the Edge of M87’s Black Hole
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) consortium, which took the first-ever image of a black hole, today presented a new image of the black hole at the center of the galaxy M87.
Algorithm opens sealed seventeenth-century letter
Het is voor het eerst gelukt om een verzegelde brief uit de zeventiende eeuw te lezen. Met geavanceerde scantechnologie en een computergestuurd algoritme wist een internationaal onderzoeksteam de brief digitaal te openen.
