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Marc Vervloet appointed Professor of Nephrology
Nephrologist Marc Vervloet has been appointed as professor of Nephrology at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. His research focuses on the consequences of chronic kidney disease, such as increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Shortened Dentistry study programme: Ministers ignore negative advice
Universities with a programme in dentistry should reduce this programme from six to five years. This is despite a negative advice from a committee, from the professional association of dentists (KNMT) and the joint universities.
Project with Maastricht University? There is now an application form for that
Do you want to collaborate with a colleague in Maastricht and do you have an idea for a project? Now there is an application form to get you started.
Observations of planetary cradles find water and conditions for forming Earth-like planets even in harsh environments
Planets like our Earth, including planets with water, could form even in the harshest known star-forming environments, drenched by hard UV light from massive stars.
The power of the frown: how eyebrows can help us understand each other
Facial expressions are extremely important in understanding what the other person is saying, according to PhD research by Naomi Nota. Frowning in particular turns out to play a major role.
The observation of multiple ringdown modes in a binary black hole merger
An international team of researchers including Prof. Badri Krishnan at Radboud University has verified an important property of black holes known as the no-hair theorem using gravitational wave observations.
Keuzegids 2024: Radboud second general university for third year in a row
Radboud University is, for the third year in a row, the second best general university in the Netherlands according to the Keuzegids Universiteiten. iten.
Thieves active on campus
This week, equipment has been stolen from lecture halls four times. To prevent more theft, extra surveillance has been deployed and rooms will be closed more often. If you are see something suspicious, there are several things you can do.
Wyke Stommel appointed professor of Language and interaction in Digital Contexts
From 1 December 2023, Wyke Stommel will be appointed Professor of Language and Interaction in Digital Contexts at the Radboud University Faculty of Arts.
Will you also take action for 3FM Serious Request?
The Glass House of 3FM Serious Request will stand on Nijmegen's Grote Markt from 18 to 24 December 2023. Radboud University and wholeheartedly support this initiative. Here you can read how to set up an action.
Ritu Kapur appointed as Professor by special appointment of Digital Biomarkers of Neurological Diseases
Ritu Kapur has been appointed as a professor of Digital Biomarkers of Neurological Diseases at Radboud university medical center. Kapur is developing wearable sensors, such as those found in a smartwatch, to better understand neurological disorders.
Choosing each other - Column Daniël Wigboldus
In this column, Daniël Wigboldus reflects on the importance of diversity for Radboud University, the Netherlands, Europe and the world.
ERC Consolidator Grant for research on cancer treatment, knowledge networks
Two Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Promising salt for heat storage
Salt batteries can store summer heat to be used in winter, but which salt works best for the purpose? On 19 December, Lian Blijlevens will defend her PhD thesis on her research into salt for heat storage at Radboud University.
Harm van den Broek appointed professor of Tax Law
Harm van den Broek has been appointed professor of tax law at Radboud University's Faculty of Law from 1 November. His research is at the intersection of tax law, European law and corporate law.
How research on voting behaviour contributes to a more nuanced picture of Islam
By understanding how Muslims participate politically, we can nuance Western European perceptions of Islam.
Rare metal could offer revolutionary switch for future quantum devices
Quantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a ‘perfect switch’ in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor.
How video games can make it easier to discuss mental health
Depression is common among young people, but this target group often does not get the help they need. Books, exercise, and other depression prevention programmes do not achieve the envisioned results for everyone, but video games might help.
Disruptions to IT systems due to maintenance on Saturday 2 December
On Saturday 2 December, large-scale maintenance will be carried out on the Radboud University network. As a result, Radboud University IT systems will be disrupted a few times on that day. This may cause you inconvenience.
In memoriam Jan Giesbers (Nijmegen, 1932 – Nijmegen, 2023)
Jan Giesbers, Rector Magnificus of the then Catholic University of Nijmegen from 1982 to 1987, passed away on 14 November. He will be remembered as an administrator who steered the University through the 1980s in an amiable yet decisive manner.