People are open to algorithms (if they benefit from them)
A new publication in AI & Society by Radboud University researchers shows that humans are quite open to algorithms’ decisions, as long as we believe that this is to our benefit.
How do you recover trust in government after a civil war?
In this kind of situation, development agencies must be very careful that interventions do not undermine the legitimacy of existing forms of land governance.
Growing cells on synthetic PIC gel could save millions of mice
The synthetic PIC gel, discovered in 2013 at Radboud University, seems highly suitable to grow cells in for research. An additional advantage is that unlike the gels commonly used for cell culture, this gel requires no breeding and killing of mice.
Studiezaal Erfgoedcollecties now open
The Studiezaal Erfgoedcollecties (Heritage Collections Reading Room) in the University Library is now open. Here, both the Special Collections and the collections of the University Archives and the Katholiek Documentatie Centrum can be consulted.
ERC Advanced Grant for research on senses and fast X-ray flashes
Radboud University researchers Uta Noppeney and Peter Jonker have both been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Look out for each other
Radboud University has received signals that three women have been harassed on campus over the past two weeks, each time by an unidentified young man.
Rick Aalbers appointed Professor of Corporate Restructuring and Innovation
Rick Aalbers has been appointed Professor of Corporate Restructuring and Innovation at Nijmegen School of Management as of 1 March 2023.
A job for someone else during the 100 Radboud Gestures
In the week of 8 to 12 May, we are going to surprise the city of Nijmegen and its inhabitants with our 100 Radboud Gestures. If you would like to join a Radboud Gesture and help the inhabitants of Nijmegen, sign up now and surprise someone.
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for eleven women PhD candidates
Eleven women PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on Tuesday 28 March. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
The Timeline in the Erasmus Building recounts a rich history
To celebrate the university's 100th anniversary, a multitude of circular boards recounting the rich history have been hung on the stairwell of the Erasmus building from the basement to the 18th floor.
Praying helped during eighteenth-century disasters (but not because God intervened)
Praying in a packed church for a whole day, singing psalms, and hearing thunderous sermons about your sinfulness was what eighteenth-century Dutch people did during a prayer day, after a disaster. Did these rituals have any use? According to historian Adriaan Duiveman, they did.
Radboud100: Blowing their own trumpets (1999)
Since the late 1990's, QHarmony has provided a friendly home for students who want to who want to practice their wind instrument in a concert band.
First names announced Radboud Festival
On 11 May, we will celebrate Radboud University's 100th anniversary with the Radboud Festival. The first names have now been announced.
The history of the Nederlandsche Heidemaatschappij in times of war and crisis raises the issue of executive responsibility
The Nederlandsche Heidemaatschappij (predecessor of the KNHM Foundation and Arcadis) supervised the employment of Jews from Jewish labour camps during the Second World War. This was the conclusion drawn by historian Lennert Savenije.
University Education Awards granted to Peter Klaren, Stefanie Sonner and Giullio Mecacci
The 2022 University Education Award has been granted to Peter Klaren. The University Education Award for Talent has been granted to Stefanie Sonner. The Executive Board rewards and encourages excellent educational performance with these awards.
Looking back: the first two years of Horizon Europe
In January 2021, the EU launched the newest and largest framework programme for research funding to date: Horizon Europe. On the occasion of a first review place, this is a good time to look back with a 'position paper'.
Programme Radboud Sounds announced
Discover the science of music on Friday 12 May at Radboud Sounds and celebrate Radboud University's 100th anniversary together. The programme is announced and ticket sales have started.
Learning more by teaching someone else - Column Han van Krieken
At the end of march, the Education Days will take place in association with the HAN and ROC. In this column, Han van Krieken talks about how and why we educate our younger generation, and what we can learn from teaching others.
LED's GO - energy savings through (more) sustainable lighting
With the LED's GO project, Radboud University will save a lot of electrical energy by 2023 by replacing conventional lighting with sustainable LED lighting. This will ultimately save 65 percent of the current power consumption for lighting.
Employee participation as an investment in the future - Column Daniël Wigboldus
Over een aantal weken zijn er verkiezingen voor onze medezeggenschapsorganen. In deze column staat Daniël Wigboldus stil bij het belang van medezeggenschap en meedenken over de toekomst van de universiteit.
