'We help Microsoft take a step towards the responsible use of big data'
Read in this interview how Karim Sidaoui, associate professor of Marketing (part of Business Administration) prepares students to use data and data analysis tools responsibly.
Climate Council advises government: Act decisively and with policy on CO2 removal to meet climate goals
Active government action is needed to remove CO2 from our atmosphere. The Scientific Climate Council (WKR), of which Radboud University's Heleen de Coninck is deputy chair, argues that the government should focus policy on permanent CO2 removal.
Rising sea levels spell danger for shorebirds such as oystercatcher
Research shows that rising sea levels will drastically reduce the number of shorebirds in Europe. The number of oystercatchers will decline an additional 56 to 79 percent over the next 100 years.
Empowering Youth: A call for action in climate manifesto to Rob Jetten
Hoe ervaren jongeren de klimaatcrisis en wat moet er volgens hen gebeuren om het klimaat-tij te keren?
James Webb Space Telescope reveals ice structure in interstellar space
For the first time, scientists have observed the 'dangling OH peak’. This peak is usually attributed to water molecules with an H-atom sticking out of a water ice surface. It suggests the surface area of interstellar ice is much larger than expected.
Take a look at our Brain Computer Interfacing lab
Imagine yourself being paralyzed: you cannot move anymore you cannot talk anymore. Researchers Michael Tangermann and Jordy Thielen are developing new technologies that allow you to communicate again, simply by using your brain.
'Open-washing' generative AI: how Meta, Google and others feign openness
The past year has seen a steep rise in generative AI systems that claim to be open. But how open are they really? New research shows there’s widespread practice of ‘open-washing’ by companies like Meta and Google.
Midnight sun on Svalbard: expedition to phytoplankton
On July 5, 2024, five researchers from Radboud University will travel to the far north to research climate change on Svalbard. For a week, the scientists, led by earth scientist Wytze Lenstra, will take samples of the sea floor and water column.
Bacteria of pest insect fool crops
PhD research by Magda Rogowska-van der Molenshows that the bacteria of the shield bug protect the insect by degrading plant toxins. These bacteria also make sure that the plant doesn’t produce toxins against the bug.
KWF Proof of Concept Grant for Clinical Development of Anticancer Drugs
Thomas Boltje, a researcher at Synthetic Organic Chemistry, has received a 150,000 euro grant from the KWF for his research on inhibiting specific sugar molecules in cancer.
Single-cell technology helps researchers advance personalized corneal treatments
Researchers from Radboud University and Tampere University (Finland) have made a significant step forward towards creating effective personalized therapy for corneal damage using Single-cell RNA sequencing.
How AI can help blind people see
Scientists are working to develop implants in the brain that will allow blind people to see a little. The PhD research of Jaap de Ruyter de Steveninck of Radboud University is helping with this development by using AI and deep learning.
Portrait as a symbol of Nijmegen's involvement in slavery
Radboud University historian Dries Lyna and South African artist Kathryn Smith have created a portrait of an Indonesian ‘former serf’ who lived in Nijmegen 200 years ago. The portrait will be unveiled during the Keti Koti Festival on 30th June.
Fewer measurements required to determine level of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater due to new model
A new model developed by Radboud University-affiliated environmental scientist Caterina Zillien can be used to determine the amount of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater — and their exact origin — every bit as precisely as actual measurements.
Edwin van Meerkerk awarded special sustainability award
An award for sustainability in education instituted by students themselves. Professor of Cultural Studies Edwin van Meerkerk was honoured at the end of June with the Best Practice Award SustainaBUL, instituted by Students for Tomorrow.
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Forensic artist gives face to Nijmegen enslaved boy
Historian Dries Lyna of Radboud University has partnered with South African forensic artist Kathryn Smith. Together they are creating a portrait of an Indonesian 'former serf' who lived in Nijmegen 200 years ago.
Informal care is difficult to combine with work
Informal care has a huge impact on your working life. 'Informal carers earn less per hour and are less satisfied with their job,' says sociologist Klara Raiber, who will defend her PhD dissertation at Radboud University on 2 July.
Consider embedding platform work in the job market
Platform work, such as driving for Uber, is booming. According to labour law researcher Jorn Kloostra, not enough attention has been paid to how platform work should be given a sustainable place in the Dutch job market.
Supporting the right small changes can have big impacts
Small changes in our everyday actions can trigger significant, rapid societal shifts especially when it comes to climate action. A newstudy highlights the importance of analyzing these dynamics with a comprehensive framework.
Climate promise green hydrogen may not always be fulfilled
Green hydrogen often, but certainly not always, leads to CO2 gains. This claim is based on research published in Nature Energy by Kiane de Kleijne from Radboud University and Eindhoven University of Technology.
