Call Radboud Science Award 2023
The Science Education Hub Radboud University calls research institutes and researchers to nominate candidates for the Radboud Science Awards 2023. Award winners develop an outreach activity for primary schools.
NWO calls open to apply research results: Demonstrator & Take-Off
If you as a researcher would like to investigate whether it is feasible to apply your research results, or if you are interested to further develop technology into a prototype, NWO offers two grants that might be of interest.
A year after the invasion in Ukraine: history as a weapon
24 February 2023 marks the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Historians Harm Kaal and Jelle van Lottum are presenting a 180-page edition of the Journal of Applied History devoted in its entirety to the Russio-Ukrainian war and how history is being used as a weapon in this conflict. “We hope this will provide insight into how we can counteract distortion and abuse of the past.”
Closing cycling and walking paths for climate-adaptive water management
Part of Willem Nuyenslaan and Pieter Bondam Square will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians from 23 January until summer. The closures are necessary due to works to improve water drainage on campus.
Marieke Postma appointed professor by special appointment of Theoretical Cosmology
As of November 1, Marieke Postma has been appointed professor by special appointment of Theoretical cosmology and beyond the standard model particle physics at the Faculty of Science at Radboud University.
Update Community Garden
Do you also get excited by the idea of a garden on campus? Good news! Since last summer, a piece of land near the Hortus has been transformed into a thriving vegetable garden. Read the latest updates here. Will you help out too?
'Use ChatGPT to stimulate innovation within organisations'
ChatGPT and other transformer-based language models can be used to help organisations in creating new innovation solutions, researchers at Radboud University argue in a paper published today in the Journal of Product Innovation Management.
ROBUST AI programme receives additional €25 million in funding from Dutch Research Council
ROBUST focuses on the development of trustworthy AI technology for the resolution of socially relevant issues in healthcare, logistics, media, food and energy. The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has earmarked 25 million euros for the next 10 years.
Language norms are more complex than you think
Many people assume that ‘groter als’ is not correct Dutch, but some language advisers say that it’s fine. Language advisers often contradict one another, as linguist Marten van der Meulen notes in his PhD dissertation.
Marcel Verbeek appointed professor of Translational research Neurodegenerative disorders
Marcel Verbeek has been appointed professor of Translational research Neurodegenerative disorders at the Radboudumc / Radboud University. He unravels the causes of brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Looking back on the New Year's Gathering 2023
Radboud University's New Year's Meeting was held Jan. 9, 2023, in the Aula.
Seven new honorary doctorates at Radboud University
In honour of its centenary, Radboud University will award seven honorary doctorates in 2023. The recipients are Michael Sandel, Mary Beckman, Geert Corstens, Fabiola Gianotti, Stella Nkomo, Marc Van Ranst and Sandra Graham.
Emergency telephone number 024 36 55555: save it on your phone
Radboud University has its own emergency telephone number: 024 36 55555. Call this number immediately in case of emergencies such as accidents, fires, threatening and unsafe situations, or incidents involving hazardous substances.
Lifeport Welcome Center opens its doors to international high-skilled migrants at Radboud campus
High-skilled workers and their family members, scientific researchers, students, start-ups and foreign investors can now arrange everything for their stay in Nijmegen at one counter: the Lifeport Welcome Center at the Radboud campus.
Last chance to exchange 2022 goals in the Selection Model
Have you incurred costs in 2022 that you can use in the Choice Model and you have not yet done so? Then keep in mind that you can still do so until 31 January.
Hannes Mühleisen appointed professor by special appointment of Data Engineering
As of January 1, Hannes Mühleisen has been appointed professor by special appointment of Data Engineering at the Faculty of Science's Institute of Radboud University.
André Marquand appointed professor of Computational psychiatry
André Marquand has been appointed professor of Computational psychiatry at Radboud university medical center and Radboud University. He applies artificial intelligence techniques to large datasets containing different types of data.
Theo van der Zee appointed professor by special appointment of Education from an Ethical and Religious Perspective
As of 1 January 2023, Theo van der Zee has been appointed professor by special appointment of Education from an Ethical and Religious Perspective at the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies.
Nens van Alfen appointed Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology
Nens van Alfen has been appointed as a Full Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology, with a focus on neuromuscular ultrasound at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University.
Radboud Travel Challenge participation extended
Earlier this year, you and your colleagues were challenged to make your travel policies more sustainable when it comes to flying. You can submit your plan until 31 January 2023
