Billie Cup: Reusable cups to reduce waste
Have you used the Billie Cup yet? A pilot has been running in the Huygens Building since the end of January 2022. The Billie Cup is a reusable and exchangeable cup that reduces disposable waste and increases circularity on campus.
Gravitation grant of 21.9 million euros for research into how brains function
Researchers at Radboud University receive a Gravitation grant from the Ministry of ECS. Over the next ten years, they will receive tens of millions of euros for interdisciplinary research into brain disorders and quantum technology.
We (part 2) - Column Agnes Muskens
'We' all work for Radboud University, in different compositions and in different ways and places. Hybrid working can only be successful if 'we' jointly agree on the interpretation in open dialogue.
Astrid van Oyen to be appointed professor of Archaeology
Astrid van Oyen will be appointed professor of Archaeology at the Faculty of Arts at Radboud University on 1 July 2022. Van Oyen's research focuses on Roman Italy and the western provinces.
Three ERC Advanced Grants for Radboud researchers
Researchers Ivan Toni of Radboud University and Roshan Cools and Peter Friedl of Radboud University Medical Center have each received an Advanced Grant of the European Research Council (ERC).
Royal Distinctions for four (former) Radboudians
On the occasion of King's Day this year, four (former) employees of Radboud University and Radboud university medical center will receive a royal distinction for their exceptional scientific and/or social achievements.
In noisy situations, your words and gestures help you to be understood
Communication seems natural to us, but there are plenty of situations where background noise makes it hard for us to understand each other. In those moments, gesturing can come in handy.
Why we shout during Zoom calls if the image gets blurry
The more the video quality of an online meeting degrades, the louder we start talking, a new study by researchers at Radboud University and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics finds.
Erno Hermans appointed professor of Cognitive Affective Neuroscience
Erno Hermans has been appointed Professor of Cognitive Affective Neuroscience at the Radboud University Medical Center/Radboud University. He conducts research on stress and stress resilience.
Aura Timen appointed professor of Primary and Community Care
As of April 15, 2022, Aura Timen has been appointed Professor of Primary and Community Care at Radboud University Medical Center / Radboud University. In addition, on this date she will start as Department Head of Primary and Community Care.
New 'Stoeltjesdans'-platform gives teachers more insight into their classroom
The National Stop Bullying Day will call attention to the fact that one in ten school pupils still suffer from bullying. Psychologist Yvonne van den Berg has designed a platform called 'Stoeltjesdans' to support teachers.
Growth fund grant for robot lab makes Netherlands a leader in Big Chemistry
A research programme aiming to build a revolutionary robot lab that combines chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI) will receive a contribution of 97 million from the National Growth Fund.
Drastic decline in hoverflies in Dutch forests
The numbers of hoverflies and hoverfly species have fallen drastically in the forests of the Veluwe in recent decades.
Veni grants for five Radboud researchers
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to five young researchers of the Radboud University.
Nael Nadif Kasri appointed professor of Medical Neuroscience for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Nael Nadif Kasri has been appointed Professor of Medical Neuroscience for Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Radboud University Medical Center / Radboud University.
Bacteria generate electricity from methane
In a new publication, microbiologists from Radboud University have demonstrated that it is possible to make methane-consuming bacteria generate power in the lab. The study will be published in Frontiers in Microbiology on April 12.
Rubicon-grant for three researchers Radboudumc
Three researchers from Radboud university medical center have received Rubicon funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and ZonMw. The Rubicon programme is intended to give young, talented scientists the opportunity to gain international researc
Paul Verschure appointed as professor of Neuroengineering
Paul Verschure has been appointed as professor of Neuroengineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science with effect from 15 March 2022.
Rosella Hermens appointed professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care
Rosella Hermens has been appointed Professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care at Radboud university medical center/Radboud University, investigating personalized care for patients with cancer.
Radboud University turns down the thermostat
Radboud University will lower the thermostat that regulates the indoor temperature of buildings to 19 degrees Celsius. This will happen in stages, starting on Wednesday 6 April.
