Vidi-grants for research into freshwater fish, geometry, our sense of smell and more
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) awarded eight researchers from Nijmegen a Vidi grant of 800,000 euros.
Heritages of Hunger organises public lectures at the Valkhof museum
On 28 June 2022 the team behind the research project Heritages of Hunger organised a public lecture event at the Valkhof Museum in Nijmegen.
Spatial planning experts examine “colouring pages” of energy regions
PhD candidate Martijn Gerritsen and assistant professor of Spatial Planning Henk-Jan Kooij are translating the energy ambitions into concrete projects. Read more about their project EXPLORE here.
IRP vouchers awarded to 12 interdisciplinary research projects
Twelve research groups of the Faculty of Science have received a voucher of €50,000 each to work on an interdisciplinary research project as part of the faculty voucher arrangement of the Interdisciplinary Research Platform (IRP).
Grassland bird food supply could be under threat from pesticides
Researchers have found 129 different pesticides on 23 cattle farms in Gelderland that likely have a negative impact on grassland birds.
New spin-off QurieGen can have a major impact on drug development
QurieGen, a new spin-off of Radboud University that supports pharmaceutical companies in the early identification of successful drug molecules, will enable rapid decision-making during drug design cycles to determine successful drug candidates.
‘No nation is more charitable than the Netherlands’: the rise of disaster nationalism
Disasters such as floods cause a lot of suffering, but at the same time they can strengthen national identity. A certain ‘disaster nationalism’ arose in the nineteenth century, according to historian Fons Meijer, who will obtain his PhD on 28 June.
Dutch Research Council (NWO) Spinoza Prize and Stevin Prize for Klaas Landsman and Bas Bloem
This year, Radboud researchers Klaas Landsman and Bas Bloem will be awarded the Dutch Research Council (NWO) Spinoza and Stevin Prizes, respectively.
Understanding Irish Famine Monuments
In this blog Jacqueline Gallup discusses Irish famine monuments.
New molecule as possible link between sports and lower food consumption
Researchers of Radboud University and Standford University have discovered a molecule that might prevent obesity by suppressing food intake. The molecule is produced in our bodies from lactate and is naturally released during physical exercise.
From anti-obesity campaigns to body positivity: the cacophony of lifestyle advice
Dutch people still eat too much and exercise too little, despite national prevention programmes. Why is health experts’ advice not followed? Historian Jon Verriet studied healthcare advice between 1940 and 2020.
Simmunext: where immunotherapy and chemistry meet
The story behind Radboud university medical centre’s, Radboud University’s and Oncode’s newest spinoff, Simmunext Biotherapeutics B.V.
“Allow children to play in nature on their own more often”
Nature can add something, especially in outdoor play areas where children can release their energy. This was observed by researchers in a study where over 1500 primary school pupils were asked to draw and analyse their favourite place to play outside
Deniers are indeed willing to change their beliefs
Zo’n 97% van de klimaatwetenschappers is het erover eens: klimaatverandering wordt primair door mensen veroorzaakt. Hoe kan het dan dat er nog steeds mensen zijn die dit niet geloven? Dat onderzocht Aart van Stekelenburg.
Conny Aerts receives the Kavli Prize for Astrophysics
Conny Aerts, professor of astronomy, was selected today by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters to share the Kavli Prize 2022 in astrophysics, the highest award an astrophysicist can receive after the Nobel Prize .
Westhoff Lecture 2022: A breakthrough in biodiversity restoration?
On 13 June, Louise Vet and Hans de Kroon will deliver this year’s Westhoff Lecture. Hosted by Radboud University, this lecture is held annually to highlight current issues in nature management and honours the legacy of conservationist Victor Westhoff
Radboud scientists share in millions of 'Perspective' grants
Three consortia in which researchers from Radboud University and Radboud university medical centre participate will receive an NWO Perspectief grant of 1.5 to 4 million euros.
Neuropsychological perspective on developmental language disorders
How does a neuropsychological perspective on developmental language disorders (DLD) contribute to appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and education for children and young people with DLD?
MUNITION: for optimalisation of plastic recycling
The MUNITION project – led by Jeroen Jansen – will develop a digital tool supporting evidence-based choices between pre-sorting or post-sorting of plastic waste.
Dutch veterans feel misunderstood
Veterans experience social stereotyping and disinterest, concludes anthropologist Yvon de Reuver.
