New technique efficiently offers insight into gene regulation
Researchers from the group of Jop Kind developed a new technique called MAbID. This allows them to simultaneously study different mechanisms of gene regulation, which plays a major role in development and disease.
New Asser handbook on arbitration and binding advice
Komende week verschijnt de eerste druk van het Asser-deel Procesrecht 8 Arbitrage en bindend advies. Het boek is samengesteld door universitair hoofddocent Burgerlijk Recht Pauline Ernste en Gerard Meijer (hoogleraar Erasmus Universiteit).
Nella Geurts wins NSV Dissertation Award 2023
The NSV Dissertation Award 2023 goes to sociologist Nella Geurts. Once every two years, the NSV awards the best sociological dissertation defended at a Dutch university in the previous two years.
Muslim marriage and non-marriage
New contributions on Muslim marriage by Joud Alkorani and Martijn de Koning.
This Danish LinkedIn trend (unintentionally) maintains traditional gender bias
Utofts' Research on motherhood on social media encourages reflection on the broader implications of societal expectations on new mothers. It emphasises the collective effort needed to challenge traditional gender roles.
Lotte Gosens has won the 2022 International Research Prize
Lotte Gosens has won the 2022 International Research Prize awarded by the Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (JIDD).
Observations of planetary cradles find water and conditions for forming Earth-like planets even in harsh environments
Planets like our Earth, including planets with water, could form even in the harshest known star-forming environments, drenched by hard UV light from massive stars.
The power of the frown: how eyebrows can help us understand each other
Facial expressions are extremely important in understanding what the other person is saying, according to PhD research by Naomi Nota. Frowning in particular turns out to play a major role.
The observation of multiple ringdown modes in a binary black hole merger
An international team of researchers including Prof. Badri Krishnan at Radboud University has verified an important property of black holes known as the no-hair theorem using gravitational wave observations.
Unlocking the power of exercise for mental health care: Vidi grant for Janna Vrijsen
Dr. Janna Vrijsen has been awarded a VIDI grant from NWO for her research that delves into the intricate relationship between physical activity, our memory and mood, and the treatment of depression.
Report from the bi-annual Van der Heijden Company Law Conference
The biennial Van der Heijden Congress took place on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 November 2023. About 500 lawyers attended the event.
Frank de Kleijne awarded the KHMW Young Talent Graduation Prize for Chemistry
Frank de Kleijne, who did his master internship in the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) of Radboud University, has been awarded the first prize of the KHMW Young Talent Graduation Prize for Chemistry by KHMW.
ERC Consolidator Grant for research on cancer treatment, knowledge networks
Two Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Horizon Europe funding for climate-conscious change in food chain (CHOICE)
Sibel Eker, Assistant Professor of Methods, is involved in project CHOICE, which recently received a Horizon Europe funding. The project aims to bridge social science and marketing tools to accelerate climate action.
INNOVATE: new Horizon Europe research consortium
Roderik Rekker, assistant professor of Empirical Political Science, is part of a new Horizon Europe research consortium called INNOVATE.
How research on voting behaviour contributes to a more nuanced picture of Islam
By understanding how Muslims participate politically, we can nuance Western European perceptions of Islam.
Rare metal could offer revolutionary switch for future quantum devices
Quantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a ‘perfect switch’ in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor.
1.5 million funding for research project on immunity of transgender people
Musa Mhlanga has been awarded a grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation for his research project entitled ‘Understanding the effects of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) on immune function using a systems immunology approach’.
How video games can make it easier to discuss mental health
Depression is common among young people, but this target group often does not get the help they need. Books, exercise, and other depression prevention programmes do not achieve the envisioned results for everyone, but video games might help.
Jeroen Dera receives KNAW Early Career Award for leading research on literature education in the Netherlands
Jeroen Dera, assistant professor of Dutch Literature at the Faculty of Arts, receives the award for his innovative research into the place of reading in education, but also on online platforms such as TikTok.
