Report: the mental well-being of students at Radboud University
This report describes the mental well-being of students at Radboud University. The results are based on surveys from the Healthy Student Life project conducted in fall 2021 and spring 2022.
More female entrepreneurship makes sense not only socially but also economically
Being seen as a legitimate and potentially successful entrepreneur in society. By definition, this is still more difficult for women than for men, says associate professor of Entrepreneurship Caroline Essers. Read more here.
Dissolution 'progressive' Dutch East Indies high court in 1901 offers lessons for today
In 1901, the House of Representatives agreed to dissolve the Supreme Court in the Dutch East Indies: a remarkable example of political interference in colonial jurisdiction. Yet the constitution fails to regulate abolition of courts of justice.
What are the implications of a socio-ecocentric approach to criminal law to enforce sustainability commitments?
Associate Professor of Criminal Law Sjarai Lestrade explored the possibility for a socio-ecocentric criminal justice system. She did so in a theme issue of Delikt & Delinkwent on the possible modernisation of the Dutch Penal Code.
The study of sense-making: how do we regain our own 'sense'?
Outdoor external PhD candidate Ben Kuiken made a critical philosophical review of the concept of sense-making for his dissertation. ‘Resist and look for 'sense' other than that of capitalism.'
Special issue on Nineteenth-Century Interstitial Spaces by Frederik Van Dam and Chris Louttit
A special issue of the European Journal of English Studies was published on 21 February regarding Nineteenth-Century Interstitial Spaces. Dr Frederik Van Dam and Dr Chris Louttit edited the issue alongside co-editor Joanna Hofer-Robinson.
From medical complaint to legal claim: how to prevent escalation?
Students Lisa Laponder, Nazlican Hayirli and Anne Thijssen, led by Herm Joosten and manager of Quality and Safety Paulien Ogink, investigated how, as an organisation, you can prevent a medical complaint from becoming a legal claim.
Funding for early detection of stress signals
The DESTRESS project, funded by NWO within the framework of the Dutch National Science Agenda. This eight-year project aims to develop a new approach for timely detection of stress and strengthening of individual and organizational resilience.
'The evangelical' does not exist
By identifying demographic differences within religious groups, we can develop a more nuanced understanding of religious beliefs and the role of religion in society.
Special gel could help in surgery after pelvic organ prolapse
Twenty per cent of women who have had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse require surgery again. The synthetic PIC gel (discovered at Radboud University) might help improve this recovery process.
Nature only in the forest? Listen to the birds in your neighbourhood
Research by Radboud scientists shows that daily, short exercises can already contribute to a stronger sense of connectedness with nature. An additional positive effect: those who feel more connected to nature are more likely to protect it.
Lack of visual imagery does not lead to less pleasure in reading
Cognitive scientist Laura Speed and her colleagues found in an initial study of reading in people with so-called aphantasia that they do not enjoy reading less, but they do become less engaged with a story.
Integrity of mayors and council members at times hard to assess
We expect mayors, councillors and other office holders to act with integrity and autonomy: indeed, several rules to this end are laid down by law. But how do we assess integrity, and how much protection does the law offer?
Sarton Medal awarded to Eric Moormann
On 22 February, Prof. Eric Moormann will receive a Sarton Medal from the Sarton Committee of Ghent University in the atrium of the faculty library.
FELIX reveals that structure annotations in MS/MS libraries are frequently incorrect
Ever wondered how realistic the structure annotations of MS/MS fragment ion peaks are that you may encounter in common MS libraries?
The magnetic anisotropy of polystyrene in polymersomes
Researchers of HFML-FELIX and the Radboud University have determined the magnetic anisotropy of polystyrene in poly-ethyleneglycol polystyrene polymersomes by magnetic birefringence and transmission electron microscopy.
From intuition to method: successful approach in the care sector now backed up by science
A treatment method that has delivered repeated successes over many years in the field of youth care, but had not previously been given a platform, now has a robust scientific basis, thanks to the PhD research of Carine Heijligers and Sonja Graafstal.
Refugees find work faster thanks to preventive mental health care
Participation of refugees lags significantly behind that of other migrant groups and Dutch natives. To ensure better job market participation among this group, we must also focus on their mental health.
Swipe, match, happy? Dating app users less satisfied with relationship status than non-users
Mobile dating apps are a popular way to meet people. A new study by Radboud University researchers shows that people who use dating apps actually tend to be overall less satisfied with their relationship status than those who don't.
Number of Faculty of Science publications Radboud Repository still growing
The Faculty of Science is one of the frontrunners when it comes to open access publishing via the Radboud Repository.
