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Physician Parweez Koehestanie alumnus of the year
Physician and gastrointestinal, liver, and bowel specialist Parweez Koehestanie may call himself alumnus of the year! At the gala on Friday 30 September, Parweez was honoured in the full spotlight as the winner of the Alumni Award.
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Diversity and inclusion at the University: 'A positive change has been set in motion'
An interview with Inge Bleijenbergh and Rona Jualla van Oudenhoven on diversity and inclusion at Radboud University.
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‘A good death’ in the daily press
Newspaper articles provide an insight into what we consider a ‘good’ or ‘dignified’ death. According to research, the articles have revealed that, in the case of the elderly, a good death is primarily associated with a self-chosen end of life.
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Cybersecurity Act gives AIVD and MIVD more scope to act, increases supervision
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating the ‘Cybersecurity Act’ soon. This law will give the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) opportunities for tapping internet traffic.
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Radboud University Medal for Mirjam Ernestus and René Hagels
This year, the Radboud University Medal will be awarded to Mirjam Ernestus and René Hagels. They will be presented with the medal during the 99th Dies Natalis, which will take place on 20 October 2022.
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Doctor and patient in consultation: who interrupts whom (and is that bad)?
Interruptions in a patient’s consultation with a GP are often considered as pushy actions of (male) doctors that hinder patients. Linguist Ilona Plug discovered that interruptions can actually benefit the course of the consultation.
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Join us at the Dies Natalis
On Thursday 20 October 2022, Radboud University will be celebrating its 99th anniversary with an academic ceremony, which will be held in the University Auditorium, and a Eucharist, which will be held in the University Chaplaincy.
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A new vision on Recognition and Rewards
The Recognition & Rewards Committee proudly presents the vision of Radboud University on Recognition & Rewards
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What mental strength can do for you
College tour on resilience and resilience with Ray and Dai from TV show 'Kamp van Koningsbrugge.
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Lifeport Welcome Center officially opens its doors to international knowledge workers and students
International knowledge workers and students, as well as their employers and knowledge institutions, now have a one-stop shop on the Radboud University campus for any matters related to making their stay in the region more pleasant.
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Astronomers detect hot gas bubble swirling around the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Astronomers have spotted signs of a ‘hot spot’ orbiting Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. The finding helps us better understand the enigmatic and dynamic environment of our supermassive black hole.
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Google Maps for 14th to 17th century trade routes
If you would like to know how long it took to get from Eindhoven to Deventer around 600 years ago, the updated version of Viabundus - which is like a variation of Google Maps for the 1350-1650 period - can be used.
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How do you tackle discrimination and harassment? Learn it through this module
Radboud University is committed to a safe, inclusive and equitable academic community. There is no room for discrimination and harassment at our university. The module Tackling Harassment will help you learn how to act in those situations.
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Remember to declare your travel expenses and work-from-home days
Declare each month which days you travelled to campus (public transport or own transport) or worked from home.
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ERC Starting Grant for research on noise in cellular decisions
Maike Hansen, researcher of biophysical chemistry at Radboud University, will receive a Starting Grant of the European Research Council (ERC). Hansen will use this grant to study how cells make decisions about their functional roles.
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Inaugural lecture: give loved ones a central role in the treatment of traumatised patients
Victims of traumatic experiences benefit from the support of their loved ones and the broader community, according to Professor of Psychotraumatology in a Developmental Perspective, Elisa van Ee, inaugural lecture on Wednesday 21 September.
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Radboud honorary doctorate for Katalin Karikó
Katalin Karikó, a biochemical researcher and Senior Vice-President of BioNTech, is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Radboud University during the celebration of the university’s 99th Dies Natalis, or anniversary, on 20 October 2022.
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Research into our relationship with social media is flawed
Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Twitter encourage their users to scroll endlessly. But this doesn’t automatically imply that there is evidence of ‘doom scrolling’, in which the user’s endless scrolling is negative.
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Already fewer seeds and fruits under mild heat conditions
Plants anticipate potential heatwaves by already slowing down pollen development under mild heat conditions. This “overreaction” on the part of plants has negative effects on fruit and seed harvests when the weather is warm.
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Recap of the Opening Academic Year 2022 - 2023
The Opening of the Academic Year took place on Monday 5 September from 14:00 until approximately 15:30 in De Vereeniging. The theme of the program was 'opportunities'.
