Wash ‘n Shine: back to work or study with renewed insights
On 1, 2 and 3 October, the second Wash ‘n Shine for students and staff took place in the Refter during Vitality Month.
Podcast Rare Jongens nominated for a Dutch Podcast Award
The podcast Rare Jongens, created by Radboud University in cooperation with the Universiteit van Nederland, has been nominated for a Dutch Podcast Award, in the category ‘Chatcast Informatief’. The jury award will be presented on 6 November.
Radboud University Partnerships Advisory Committee launched
Het college van bestuur van de Radboud Universiteit heeft de Adviescommissie Samenwerkingsverbanden opdracht gegeven om de samenwerkingsverbanden van de universiteit te wegen, met aandacht voor internationale partnerinstellingen in conflictgebieden.
Gas extraction near Ameland may well harm wildlife, scientists warn
Five scientists, including Eelke Jongejans of Radboud University, warn that gas extraction near Ameland could have harmful effects on nature.
Universities in Southeast Netherlands find connection in heritage
The heritage departments of Radboud University and Maastricht University are bringing more attention to the masterpieces from their heritage collections in the project “Connected by Heritage.
The Student Charter, what exactly is that?
As a Radboud student, you will encounter all kinds of rules and guidelines during your studies. An important document to be aware of is the Student Charter.
Cornelia Welte appointed Professor of Microbial Physiology
As of September 1, 2024, Cornelia Welte has been appointed Professor Microbial Physiology in the Faculty of Sciences at Radboud University.
Don’t believe the hype: AGI is far from inevitable
Will AI soon surpass the human brain? If you ask employees at OpenAI, Google DeepMind and other large tech companies, it is inevitable. However, researchers at Radboud University and other institutes show new proof that those claims are overblown.
Kleefse Waard Industrial Park wants pilot with NIFTI system for floating transport
The Industriepark Kleefse Waard (IPKW) would like to conduct a first pilot with the NIFTI system for floating transport, an innovation by Radboud scientists.
NWO grant for research on maps of the brain
An application-oriented research project at Radboud University on biophysical modeling will receive a grant from NWO. The project will make it possible to create faster, more specific maps of the brain.
Install your Windows updates on time to keep working safely
It is important to install your Windows updates on your workstation on time so that you can work safely with your desktop or laptop. Therefore, connect your Windows workstation to the campus network weekly and regularly reboot your workstation.
Academic year overview Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre
The annual overview of Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre provides insight into the efforts and impact made by the TLC in academic year 2023/2024.
Caution: MDPI journals of variable quality
There are an increasing number of questions and complaints about the quality of the open access publisher MDPI. There are websites and tools available to help you identify predatory journals.
Impact of budget cuts on Radboud University
On Budget Day, Tuesday 17 September, it became apparent that the budget of the Dutch universities is about to be drastically cut. The budget for higher education and science is to be reduced by a total of 1 billion euros.
Disruptions ICT systems due to maintenance work on Saturday 5 October
On Saturday 5 October, major maintenance will be carried out on Radboud University's network. As a result, central ICT systems will be interrupted several times between 8:00 and 22:00 hours. You may experience disruptions both on campus and at home.
A magnetic halo in the Milky Way: new findings about galactic outflows
A new study led by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), and with contributions from Radboud University's Marijke Haverkorn, has unveiled significant insights into the Milky Way: a magnetised galactic halo.
Improved legal position of Lecturers at Radboud University
On 24 June 2024, the Executive Board of Radboud University and the trade unions in the Local Council reached agreement on the legal position of lecturers at Radboud University.
‘If a child keeps asking questions, at some point I won’t know the answer’
Astrophysicist Heino Falcke and his wife wrote a children's book about the universe (in Dutch): ‘Kruimels in het heelal’.
Maximum number of Springer open access articles 2024
In Mid-October, the maximum number of articles that can be published open access in 2024 with Springer is expected to be reached. Read what that means if you want to publish a manuscript in the upcoming months.
RUpair shop kicks off 1 October: free small repairs of your laptop
Are you a student and does your laptop need a small repair? Then visit the RUpair shop in the hall of the University Library from 1 October. Your laptop will be repaired free of charge if you arrange a replacement part yourself.
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