Vijf KNAW Early Career Award-winnaars: impact van geweld, verantwoorde digitalisering en meer
Five scientists from Radboud University will receive a KNAW Early Career Award. With this award, the KNAW recognises scientific talent of young researchers doing innovative and original research work.
Spacecific: students working on a commercial rocket localization system
Three TU Eindhoven students, who gained “rocket experience” at the Radboud Radio Lab, were able to start their company Spacecific at Nijmegen's Science Park thanks to a loan from OostNL. They make localization systems for rockets.
Update on budget cuts
A month or so ago it became clear that Dutch universities would soon be facing significant cuts. Since then, a number of steps have been taken within Radboud University to anticipate and handle this additional wave of sobriety.
De Refter transformed into a construction site: “We want to showcase what we are doing to promote sustainability”
Showcasing the steps taken every day to make the campus more sustainable. That is the goal of Sustainability in the Making. Marije Klomp, Programme Director for Sustainability at Radboud University: “We are kicking off in De Refter."
Commission: ‘Government cannot pretend to follow fully-fledged rule of law’
An external committee commissioned by the Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) has prepared an independent report on the rule of law content of the Schoof cabinet's coalition programme. Jasper Krommendijk of Radboud University was part of this committee.
Measures to restore biodiversity in peatlands fall short, study finds
Several experimental measures taken at Frisian farms to restore biodiversity in former peatlands, are unsuccessful. This is according to research by ecologist Tom Heuts of Radboud University.
Exchange end-of-year bonus 2024 in the Selection Model
Did you benefit from the Selection Model this year? If you still want to benefit from it this year, fill it in soon.
Dozens of massive stars launched from young star cluster R136
Astronomers have used data from the European Gaia Space Telescope to discover 55 high-speed stars launched from the young star cluster R136 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
Sarian Kosten Awarded Huibregtsen Prize 2024
Sarian Kosten, professor of Aquatic Ecology at Radboud University, has been awarded the Huibregtsen Prize 2024 for her research project "Aquatic Systems in a Warming Climate."
Carmody Grey appointed professor by special appointment of Integral Ecology
Carmody Grey is per 1 oktober 2024 benoemd tot bijzonder hoogleraar Integrale Ecologie aan het Laudato Si’-Instituut, binnen de Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen van de Radboud Universiteit.
Logging into Wi-Fi network Eduroam changes soon
From Tuesday 8 October, it will be possible to log into Wi-Fi network Eduroam with your new Radboud account (firstname.surname [at] ru.nl). Later this year, logging in with your new Radboud account will be mandatory.
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.
Daniella Strik appointed professor of International Litigation
Daniella Strik has been appointed professor of International Litigation at Radboud University's Faculty of Law from 1 October 2024.
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.
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