Roman Waalpainting on a bridge in Nijmegen with woman cycling

Radboud Institute for Culture & History

The Radboud Institute for Culture & History (RICH) is a research institute dedicated to exploring the present and the past through the lenses of culture, history, literature, and art. Our researchers collaborate with academic and societal partners to deepen our understanding of the dynamics of an interconnected world and provide context for pressing societal challenges such as inequality and climate change.

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Faculty of Arts @ Besiendershuis

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The Faculty of Arts has started a long-term collaboration with Besiendershuis, the iconic building on the river Waal, which focuses on developing cultural residencies and presenting public-oriented artistic programmes for the benefit of the city.

“Famines are largely caused by human action”

22 July 2024 Research news item

What are the causes of famines, who suffer most, and what do people eat when food is scarce? You will find answers to these questions and much more in the digital exhibition Heritages of Hunger.

Doing research on campus in mid summer? “The best kept secret!”

21 July 2024 Research news item

For Marc Smeets, researcher and lecturer in French Language and Culture, summer is the time when he does not have much on his mind. What’s more, it’s the only time of the year when the campus is virtually empty.