Wild mammals moved farther during severe COVID-19 lockdowns
Human behaviour changed dramatically during lockdowns in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in behavioural changes of land mammals. This is according to a study by Marlee Tucker, ecologist at Radboud University.
Effect of nitrogen deposition on animal species stronger than expected
A group of researchers from several Dutch and Belgian universities and research institutes show that nitrogen deposition alters the ratio of nutrients in plants, which in turn may lead to a reduced performance in many animal species.
Sharing new research findings on South Holland's historical ties to slavery
The findings of the research The Chains of Holland’s Glory will be presented by Dr. Karwan Fatah-Black (Leiden), Dr. Lauren Lauret (University College London), and Dr. Joris van den Tol to the residents of the province on June 8, 2023, in The Hague.
IMM in consortium for preclinical development of antiviral molecule medicine against COVID-19
A research consortium to expand the antiviral toolbox to develop an innovative small molecule drug against coronaviruses has received a ZonMwgrant.
Eventually everything will evaporate, not only black holes
New research by Michael Wondrak, Walter van Suijlekom and Heino Falcke of Radboud University has shown that Stephen Hawking was not completely right about black holes. All large objects in the universe will eventually evaporate.
Algorithms for better cochlear implants receive NWO grant
The board of NWO's Applied and Technical Sciences domain awarded funding to a project by John van Opstal of Radboud University. Within the OtoControl 2.0 project, algorithms are being developed to produce better cochlear implants.
NWO Grant for Advancement of Cochlear Implant Algorithms
The NWO has awarded funding to OtoControl-2.0, led by John van Opstal, under the Open Technology Programme. OtoControl-2.0 is one of seven projects selected to receive a total funding of 5.4 million Euros from NWO, and an additional 1.4 million Euros
Learning a new language makes you forget other foreign languages
Learning words in a new foreign language makes it more difficult to remember those same words in another foreign language. That is the conclusion of a research study by Kristin Lemhöfer, Psycholinguist at Radboud University and The Donders Institute.
NWO Grant for Advancement of Cochlear Implant Algorithms
The NWO has awarded funding to OtoControl-2.0, led by John van Opstal, under the Open Technology Programme.
What does a year of research in favelas teach us about politics?
Martijn Koster will conduct research on issues of housing, politics and the role of the state in Latin America with a team of PhD students and postdocs.
Suriname birth certificates for and by the public put online
The first part of the database of the Civil Registry of Suriname is online since today on the website of the National Archives of Suriname. These are birth registrations made in Paramaribo between 1828 and 1921.
Learning a new language makes you forget other languages
Learning words in a new foreign language makes it more difficult to remember those same words in another foreign language. That is the conclusion of a research study by Kristin Lemhöfer, Psycholinguist at Radboud University and The Donders Institute.
Heritages of Hunger organises public event at the Resistance Museum
On 26 May 2023 the team behind the Heritages of Hunger research project organised a public event at the Dutch Resistance Museum in Amsterdam.
COST selects Radboud University's great leap network to investigate historical roots of health inequalities
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) has chosen the Great Leap Network, an ambitious research initiative led by Radboud University, as a COST-Action.
Warnings about ‘alcohol posts’ on social media
‘Alcohol posts’ could lead to more youngsters drinking alcohol. In a new study, communications scientist Hanneke Hendriks asked students for their ideas on potential solutions. ”Youngsters underestimate this problem.”
BlackGEM telescopes begin hunt for gravitational-wave sources at ESO's La Silla Observatory
The BlackGEM array, consisting of three new telescopes located at ESO’s La Silla Observatory, will scan the southern sky to hunt down the cosmic events that produce gravitational waves, such as the mergers of neutron stars and black holes.
Harm Kaal receives NWO Open Competition grant
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded funding to Harm Kaal, associate professor of political history. With this grant, Harm Kaal will investigate how history is (not) integrated in Dutch public policy.
Radboud University and Radboud university medical center research team issues recommendations for better transgender care in the Netherlands
The demand for transgender care is increasing rapidly an waiting lists at specialised clinics continue to grow. A research team investigated how to improve the connection between healthcare demand and healthcare supply.
NWO grant for telescope that can film black holes in colour
The Dutch Research Council, NWO, has awarded a grant of 3.45 million euros to a Dutch team, together with British and Namibian astronomers, that will enable the first colour movies of black hole.
Nijmegen University Library donates Surinamese collection to Anton de Kom University in Suriname
Radboud University library received a large donation of books, reports and journals on Suriname last year. The university library has decided to donate them to the Anton de Kom University in Suriname, believing they are most needed there. The collection will be shipped over this week.
