Droplets in cells determine the accumulation of proteins in age-related diseases
Tiny droplets in our cells can accelerate the accumulation of protein deposits in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, but they can also hinder this accumulation. Chemists are set to publish their new findings on 2 December.
Balance stress and relaxation
Herken je je in gespannenheid, moeilijk concentreren, moeheid, geprikkeldheid, slecht slapen (malen & piekeren)? Neem dan deel aan de workshop 'Vitaal aan het werk met ontspanning en stress'.
New paths on Radboud campus to be named after students and PhD candidates
Eight new paths on the Radboud University campus will be named after former students or PhD candidates. The University’s proposal was submitted to the municipal council, which agreed to the plans on Wednesday 30 November 2022.
Update on the new website
An update on the new website.
Every nursing home is different: the role of the organizational form in COVID-19 infections and deaths
Flemish nursing homes that work with smaller residential groups that have permanent healthcare teams have had noticeably fewer infections or deaths related to COVID-19. This is true not only of the residents, but also the personnel. This was the conclusion reached by researchers from KU Leuven and Radboud University.
10% discount on lifelong learning
If you work at Radboud University you can get a 10% discount on Radboud University’s education programmes and courses in Radboud Academy’s portal from 1 January 2023 to encourage you in your development.
Contact with others who suffer from depression is effective
People with depression benefit from contact with fellow sufferers. Such contacts can in fact contribute to recovering from depression. That was shown in the PhD research done by Dorien Smit, who will defend her thesis at Radboud University on 1 December.
NeurotechEU expands with Reykjavik University
Reykjavik University joins NeurotechEU, the European University of Brain and Technology, of which Radboud University is one of the founding partners and the coordinating university.
Keuzegids 2023: Radboud once again second general university
Radboud University is the second best general university in the Netherlands according to the Keuzegids Universiteiten. We finished behind first place by just one point.
Inclusive communication: make sure that everyone feels addressed
Workshop inclusive communication
ERC Starting Grants for six research projects, including bullying, AI and brain mechanisms
Six researchers at Radboud University receive a Starting Grant of the European Rersearch Council (ERC). This 1.5 milion euro grant gives them the opportunity to form their own research groups.
Radboud100: Catholic Stans Küller couldn't wait to study (1923)
The public showed up in droves to witness the opening of the Catholic University of Nijmegen, in October 1923. Was Stans Küller among the crowd that day? Her granddaughter Mar Oomen certainly thinks so. 'My grandmother couldn’t wait to study.'
Volunteer support for people with financial problems is effective but “the problems are sometimes too complex”
People with financial problems can often get support from volunteers. On 24 November, Jansje van Middendorp will receive her PhD for her research into the effectiveness of that support.
Radboud Radio Lab and ATG Engineering work together for ESA lunar mission
Radboud University’s Radboud Radio Lab and the technology company ATG Europe will work even closer together to build a radio telescope on the dark side of the moon.
Collective discount on basic insurance expires
Vanaf 1 januari 2023 vervalt de collectiviteitskorting op de basisverzekering. Dit geldt voor iedereen in Nederland en voor alle zorgverzekeraars.
Archaeology, neuroscience, and robotics join to investigate robots that invent tools
The METATOOL project received 4 million euros from the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the ‘Awareness Inside’ Pathfinder Challenge to investigate how robots can invent new tools as ancient humans did.
Save and spend money in a smarter way? Free webinar for staff members!
On 7 December there is a free webinar for staff with tips on saving money.
Radboud University signs the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment
Radboud University has signed the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment. Read more about this agreement here.
NeurotechEU is expanding with University of Lille
The University of Lille is joining NeurotechEU, the European University of Brain and Technology. Radboud University is one of the founding partners of NeurotechEU and has a coordinating role in the consortium.
Han van Krieken, Rector Magnificus of Radboud University, will step down after the 100th Dies Natalis in October 2023
After the celebration of the 100th Dies Natalis of Radboud University on 17 October, Han van Krieken will step down as Rector Magnificus of Radboud University. He is retiring.
