New publication on How to Move Beyond Epistemic Battles
In their new publication in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Simon Lohse and Stefano Canali suggest ways to overcome epistemic battles at the science-society interface.
Donders PhD Graduates awarded Rubicon grants for Alzheimer's research
Two PhD graduates from the Donders Graduate School, Jeroen Uleman and Mandy Meijer, have secured Rubicon grants from NWO and ZonMw. These grants will enable them to conduct research at foreign institutes.
New publication about the significance of interest group analysis in Brazilian Climate Policy
Climate governance in Brazil is necessarily connected to the interest of three pivotal sectors: deforestation and land use change, agriculture, and energy, jointly responsible for approximately 90 percent of the nation’s emissions.
New publication aims to better understand what researchers do when they practice research
‘Reflecting on Practices: New Directions for Spatial Theories’ showcases how practice theory can help spatial scientists generate new and future-oriented insights on debates such as mobility, relationality, and forms of critical spatial practice.
Dr Shari Boodts wins ERC Proof of Concept grant
It was announced on 18 January that Dr Shari Boodts is one of the winners of the European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grants.
ERC Proof of Concept grant for research on one-step activation of nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery
Professor Daniela Wilson, head of the Systems Chemistry department within the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM), has been awarded an ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) grant for research on one-step activation for targeted drug delivery.
M87* one year later: proof of persistent black hole shadow
The brightness peak of the ring around M87's supermassive black hole has shifted 30 degrees counterclockwise in a year. This is shown in new images released by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration.
How colonial history is shaping Dhaka's modern urban identity
Anthropologist and Radboud researcher Annemiek Prins indicates that the colonial past still (unconsciously) influences the image of the 'modern city' worldwide. To illustrate this, she spent more than ten years researching the rickshaw in Dhaka.
New publication contributes to recent discussion on planetary justice
In a recent publication associate professor of Environmental Governance and Politics Cristina Inoue, along with others, delves into how indigenous peoples and traditional communities struggle for planetary justice in Brazil and South Africa.
Africa Millimetre Telescope planetarium team receive Royal Astronomical Society Medal for outreach
The mobile planetarium team of the Africa Millimetre Telescope project is honoured by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) with the 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach.
Biomaterials contribute substantially to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions but are not yet climate neutral
On average, bio-based products emit 45% less greenhouse gas emissions than the fossil materials they replace, according to research conducted by Radboud University.
Deepen your empathy by reading more and reading more often!
Reading stories regularly strengthens social-cognitive skills – such as empathy – in both children and adults. And this, in turn, ensures that we can empathise with characters more effectively and more quickly when we are reading.
Donders Medal awarded to Tildie Stijns during retirement celebration
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the Donders Institute, Tildie Stijns was honored with the prestigious Donders Medal during her retirement event.
NWO-NACTAR financing for a new type of antibiotics
Wim Velema receives a research budget of 340,000 euros from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) for applied pre-clinical research on new antibiotics.
Seeing other people help out makes us want to help too, but people would rather help a family member than a neighbour
There are plenty of people who occasionally provide a little assistance to others. In her PhD thesis, Marlou Ramaekers has shown that while providing help inspires others to do the same, we are more inclined to help family members than neighbours.
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NWO Grant for research on novel antisense antibiotic therapeutics
Willem Velema, Assistant Professor in the Physical Organic Chemistry Group within the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) of Radboud University, has been awarded an NWO grant within the NACTAR program.
'Carbon vault' peat suffers from drought
Peatlands are affected more by drought than expected. This is concerning, as these ecosystems are an important ally in the fight against climate change. Following long periods of drought, peat is able to absorb little to no extra carbon (CO2).
Grant for research into neuromorphic computing
NWO is awarding a grant to Johan Mentink's research into neuromorphic computers. These computer systems could drastically reduce the energy consumption of hardware in the future.
Reviving Connection with Nature and Others Key to Sustainability
In the chapter “Socio-ecological Reflections for a Sustainable Society”, part of the “Designing Environments” book series, Noelle Aarts emphasises the critical need for reconnecting with nature and others.
Lisa Genzel elected Chair of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence
Lisa Genzel is -for a 3 year term- elected Chair of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence, a dynamic and prestigious network of 30 outstanding early to mid-career European neuroscientists.
