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ERC Consolidator Grants for research on ‘politics of the periphery’ in Latin America and medieval social norms
Two Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC): Martijn Koster is a researcher from Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies, and Sven Meeder is Assistant Professor of Medieval History.
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You ask, AI writes - Column Han van Krieken
Dealing critically with knowledge and generating new knowledge from there is at the heart of academic education. This takes effort. But without that effort, development stalls. Of course, you can get a good grade for an AI-generated essay or thesis, but the only person you are truly disadvantaging in doing so is yourself. Rector Magnificus Han van Krieken on chatGPT.
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Sjoerd Bakker appointed professor by special appointment of Law
Sjoerd Bakker has been appointed professor by special appointment of Law. This teaching and research remit is a collaboration with the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal and the Gelderland District Court.
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ChatGPT: what it means for our education and research
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence that provides quick, well-formulated answers to a variety of questions. The impact of this tool on education and research has our attention.
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Mark Timmerman appointed professor by special appointment of Periodontology
Mark Timmerman has been appointed Professor by special appointment of Periodontology at Radboud university medical center and Radboud University. This chair was partially established by the Dutch Society of Periodontology (NVvP).
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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.
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Consequences of regional transport strikes 19 and 20 January
There will be strikes in regional public transport on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 January. Examinations scheduled on the strike days will go ahead.
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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.”
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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.
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USC column January
This month's University Student Council column is written by Derk Wijkamp. He reflects on the last semester and the unexpected highlights.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Let us know what you think about your study programme in the 2023 National Student Survey
Your opinion is important to your study programme and Radboud University because it helps us improve the quality of our education and facilities for current and future students.
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Looking back on the New Year's Gathering 2023
Radboud University's New Year's Meeting was held Jan. 9, 2023, in the Aula.
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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.
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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.
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Questions or advice about knowledge security?
Knowledge security is an important topic in higher education and research. Therefore, since 2 January, a Knowledge Safety Advisory Team has been in place and can be reached for questions and advice.
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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.