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Administration of testosterone may help with exposure therapy
People with social anxiety disorder who receive exposure therapy may potentially benefit from testosterone administration. This is the conclusion of research by Moniek Hutschemaekers, who will be defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University.
“Sustainability deserves a permanent place in the medical curriculum”
Given the close relationship between environment and health, sustainability deserves much more attention in Nijmegen's medical curriculum. That is the belief of the students behind the Green Health Week at the Medicine Faculty.
ESA presents first razor-sharp Euclid photos of the cosmos
The first full-colour images of the cosmos from ESA's space telescope Euclid were presented on 7 November2023. Never before has a telescope been able to take such razor-sharp astronomical images of such a large part of the sky.
How a new healing art object appeared in the campus woods
1 November: Ten students and employees are gathered in the woods near the University Chaplaincy. Three circles have been cut out in the woods, ready to undergo a metamorphosis, with the planting of a special selection of bulbs and ferns.
Boys’ reading motivation continues to lag: how schools can address this problem
It is common knowledge that boys are less motivated when it comes to reading. But Radboud researchers Margriet van Hek and Gerbert Kraaykamp have discovered that both schools and parents can address the problem of reading motivation.
Read stories from employees or share your own story on the Instagram channel @workingatradbouduni
Radboud University recently launched a new Instagram account: @workingatradbouduni. Do you have an interesting workplace, a success story to share, or something you're proud of? Share your story through the Instagram account.
AiNed Fellowship Grant for research into cell films
Inge Wortel, Assistant Professor of Data Science, has been awarded an AiNed Fellowship Grant for a research project entitled ‘AI and Simulations for Decoding the Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Immune Responses’ at Radboud University in Nijmegen.
Wim Mulleners named professor by special appointment in Neurology, in particular headache and facial pain
Neurologist Wim Mulleners has been named as professor by special appointment in Neurology, in particular headache and facial pain at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University.
In search of new dreams for a sustainable campus
‘Canned dreams for the future’. Under this heading, back in 2008, Radboud University students and staff filled 12 cans with their dreams. The cans were intended as a gift for the University's centenary in 2023. This year, we are opening the cans.
Programme Wellbeing Week 2023 has been revealed
The programme for Wellbeing Week has been revealed! It will take place from 27 November to 1 December. This year's theme is 'Finding comfort in discomfort'.
Too many holiday hours left at end of year?
It appears that many employees currently have too many holiday hours over at the end of the year. You can take a maximum of 80 holiday hours (pro rata) into the new year without consultation.
Gerben Smit appointed as General Director of Radboud Services
The Executive Board has appointed Gerben Smit General Director of Radboud Services starting from 1 January 2024. He will be succeeding Gerard van Assem.
Charles Underwood appointed Professor of Plant Genome Engineering
Charles Underwood has been appointed Professor of Plant Genome Engineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science, with effect from 1 November 2023.
Politicians visiting the campus
As part of the Dutch general elections, the Gelderlander, in collaboration with ismus, BOW, and AKKU, will host several politicians on the Radboud university campus in the coming weeks.
Recap Dies week Radboud 100 years
During the week of 17 October, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Radboud University with the Dies Natalis and Radboud Art & Science. Time for a recap of this special week.
ERC Synergy grant for research on dormant malaria parasites
Richard Bartfai (Radboud University), Bert Windhorst (Amsterdam UMC) and Clemens Kocken (BPRC) have received a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for exploration of hypnozoites.
Knowledge of ‘high culture’ helps to find a good job
Radboud sociologists Roza Meuleman and Gerbert Kraaykamp discovered that it is easier to find a good job if you are familiar with the culture of higher socioeconomic status groups.
Make your choice(s) in the Selection Model before 30 November
There are deadlines for exchanging of a number of resources (R) and allocations (A) in 2023 in the Employment Terms Selection Model. 30 November is the deadline for exchanging your end-of-year bonus and holiday hours.
Astronomers witness heavy elements emerge after bright gamma-ray burst
An international team of astronomers led by Andrew Levan (Radboud University, the Netherlands) has discovered heavy elements in the wake of a bright gamma-ray burst in a galaxy about 1 billion light-years away.
Dean Evelyn Kroesbergen takes a step back - Ron Scholte appointed interim dean
Due to long covid, Evelyn Kroesbergen has decided to take a step back as dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The executive board has appointed Ron Scholte as interim dean of the faculty with immediate effect.