First results National Student Survey 2023 announced
The first results of the National Student Survey (NSE) were released on Wednesday 31 May. Over 8,000 Radboud University students completed the NSE in early 2023.
Paul Bakker to work at Radboud University Press
Starting from 1 September 2023, Paul Bakker will be working for Radboud University Press. Alongside his work for Radboud University Press, he will continue to conduct research and supervise PhD candidates as Professor of History of Philosophy.
Practical Open Science Guide available
Open Science; A practical Guide for Early-Career Researchers is open access available via Zenodo. The guide provides information for researchers and interested parties from all scientific disciplines at Dutch universities and research institutes.
Getting started with your career
Have you attended the 'Zelfinzicht sleutel voor je loopbaan' (Self-insight key to your career) workshop and are you ready to follow up? Then sign up for the workshop 'Aan de slag met je loopbaan' (Getting started with your career).
Warnings about ‘alcohol posts’ on social media
‘Alcohol posts’ could lead to more youngsters drinking alcohol. In a new study, communications scientist Hanneke Hendriks asked students for their ideas on potential solutions. ”Youngsters underestimate this problem.”
Sarian Kosten appointed as Full Professor of Aquatic Ecology
Sarian Kosten has been appointed as Full Professor of Aquatic Ecology at the Faculty of Science from 1 May.
Radboud100: “Titus always has something to say” (2022)
It happened in May 2022: the canonisation of Radboudian Titus Brandsma, murdered in Dachau concentration camp in 1942 because of his work for the resistance. Carmelite nun and scientist Anne-Marie Bos is unlocking his legacy.
"We will travel climate-neutral by 2025"
Cognitive Neuroscience and Communication Science win Radboud International Travel Challenge
Staying vital with Fit@work
The university offers a great opportunity to work on your vitality with the Fit@Work programme. Healthier lifestyles not only mean better (work) performance, but also more fun at work.
'Rock star philosopher' Michael Sandel receives honorary doctorate from Radboud University
Michael Sandel, a political philosopher at Harvard University, received an honorary doctorate from Radboud University on 9 May during its 100th anniversary celebration. Afterwords he gave a lecture and had a conversation with the crowd.
Radboud University and Radboud university medical center research team issues recommendations for better transgender care in the Netherlands
The demand for transgender care is increasing rapidly an waiting lists at specialised clinics continue to grow. A research team investigated how to improve the connection between healthcare demand and healthcare supply.
NWO grant for telescope that can film black holes in colour
The Dutch Research Council, NWO, has awarded a grant of 3.45 million euros to a Dutch team, together with British and Namibian astronomers, that will enable the first colour movies of black hole.
Nijmegen University Library donates Surinamese collection to Anton de Kom University in Suriname
Radboud University library received a large donation of books, reports and journals on Suriname last year. The university library has decided to donate them to the Anton de Kom University in Suriname, believing they are most needed there. The collection will be shipped over this week.
From cholera to cancer: the health gap already existed in the nineteenth century
Apparently, the ‘health gap’ is not just something of our time. In the nineteenth century, people from lower social groups also died younger and from different causes than more affluent people. That is the conclusion of historian Owen Lammertink in his PhD thesis, which he defends at Radboud University on 12 May.
Free SpeakApp!-Kids helps children overcome fear of public speaking
For many primary school children, it is a cause for enormous stress and sleepless nights time and again: class presentations. A new, free app helps children with fear of public speaking to prevent and overcome this fear.
Janiëlle van der Velden appointed professor of pediatrics
Janiëlle van der Velden has been appointed Professor of Pediatrics at Radboudumc / Radboud University as of March 1, 2023. Her professorship focuses on learning together for better child care. Learning and development are done in dynamic networks.
Future of data storage lies in DNA microcapsules
Within five to 10 years, we will be able to store data in DNA, Professor Tom de Greef expects. Data will not be stored in zeros and ones on a hard disk, but in the base pairs AT and CG that make up DNA.
Climate index highlights vulnerability of regions for more targeted policies
Climate change affects every country, but some regions will be hit harder than others. This involves not only emissions and precipitation, but also various socio-economic factors.
Prins S. en De Geit, Maarten van Rossem, and more new names for Radboud Festival
On Thursday, May 11, Radboud Festival erupts and together we celebrate Radboud University's 100th anniversary. Read which new names complete the lineup.
Lustrum week kicks off
Next week it’s finally there: between 8 and 14 May, we will celebrate Radboud University's 100th birthday. We will take you through the jam-packed programme:
