Launch of national platform for threatened academics
Op het platform WetenschapVeilig (www.wetenschapveilig.nl) kunnen wetenschappers die bedreigd of geïntimideerd worden 24 uur per dag terecht voor hulp.
Warm Share
In the spirit of Week of the International Student, the team Social Work from Student Support is organizing a small fair for international students called 'Warm Share'.
Carer's Day
On 10 November, it is Carer's Day. On that day, we give a big compliment to our employees with informal care task.
New view on the brain: It’s all in the connections
It’s not the individual brain regions but rather their connections that matter: neuroscientists propose a new model of how the brain works. This new view enables us to understand better why and how our brains vary between individuals.
Municipality of Nijmegen, Radboud University and HAN University of Applied Sciences start collaboration with Hospi Housing
Due to the high housing shortage among students, the municipality of Nijmegen, HAN University of Applied Sciences and Radboud University started a collaboration with Hospi Housing. A two-year cooperation will start from November 2022.
Pilot cool and sustainable transport on campus
Since the end of October, Campus & Facilities has been experimenting with a sustainable alternative for transporting fresh produce on campus. Some of the catering will no longer be delivered by diesel bus, but by the GoLo Coolbike.
InScience film festival opens its doors for scientific research
In 2023, the InScience International Science Film Festival in Nijmegen will again offer researchers the opportunity to conduct research at the festival.
'Remembering Holland is actually more about Gelderland'
Het verhaal van Gelderland (The Story of Gelderland), edited by Dolly Verhoeven, will be published on 10 November. 'Few Gelderlanders feel a real Gelderland identity, even though there is plenty that connects us '
Physician’s positive language use reduces anxiety among patients with unexplained symptoms
General practitioners regularly see patients with persistent physical symptoms (PPS) that have no clear explanation. But researcher Inge Stortenbeker found that a physician’s use of language and choice of words can influence how anxious patients get.
A pre-war student beret returns to Nijmegen
The student beret once belonging to Jettie Derksen (1916-2012), a student at the Catholic University of Nijmegen from 1934 to 1938, is the latest addition to the heritage collection of Radboud University.
No evidence as yet that people exercise less after office work
After a busy day at the office, many people collapse onto the sofa instead of getting some exercise. Sven van As explored the mechanism behind this phenomenon. “When we feel stressed or tired, we tend to go for the easy option."
Submerged plants reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shallow lakes and ditches
Shallow lakes and ditches emit less greenhouse gases if rooted submerged plants are predominant instead of free-floating plants or algae. The researchers recently published their findings in the journal Water Research.
Looking back on the 2022 Dies Natalis
The 99th Dies Natalis was held in Radboud University’s Auditorium on Thursday 20 October from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. The programme focused on the theme of ‘opportunities’.
Radboud University turns 99 years old!
Today, Radboud University turned 99 years old. We will celebrate this joyous occasion with a Eucharist and an academic session on campus. The programme of this Dies Natalis is inspired by the theme 'opportunities'.
Fifteen Radboud University study programmes receive Elsevier Best Studies medal
Based on Elsevier's 'Best Studies 2022', 15 study programmes at Radboud University receive a gold, silver or bronze medal. These study programmes are rated by students as above average in their fields.
Differences between universities - Column Daniël Wigboldus
The power of the Dutch universities lies in their differences, and the way in which they, despite and thanks to these differences, work together to reach and remain in the international top.
New version of Letter Prince: a game to teach children to read better
Friday 14 October 2022 was the launch of a new version of the ‘Letter Prince’ reading app, an online game that teaches children to read or improve their reading skills.
Struggling under the weight of financial stress?
Inflation and the energy crisis affect everyone and can lead to serious financial stress. You don’t have to struggle in silence.
Preparing your annual appraisal interview
Every year, you have an annual appraisal interview with your supervisor. The purpose of an annual appraisal is to help you function as well as possible.
You have a part to play! - Column Agnes Muskens
We all have our own way of giving meaning and value to the slogan “You have a part to play!”. At heart, it is about being connected to one another, and taking the time to reflect on how we can support each other’s well-being
