NWA-ORC funding for research on heat transition, biodiversity and more
Radboud University is involved in six consortia receiving funding for research within the Research on Routes by Consortia (ORC) programme line of the Dutch Research Agenda (NWA).
Alexandra van Huffelen to be appointed President of the Executive Board of Radboud University
Alexandra van Huffelen (56) will be appointed President of the Executive Board of Radboud University from 1 February 2025. The Supervisory Board has reached this decision following consultation with the Deans and the University Joint Assembly.
The refrigerator as a harbinger of a better life
To get a good sense of a country’s level of development, you need to look at the items people have in their homes, according to economists Rutger Schilpzand and Jeroen Smits from Radboud University.
Maximum number of SpringerNature open access articles 2024 reached
On 5 November 2024, the maximum number of open access publications that can be published by Dutch universities and UMCs at SpringerNature has been reached. A total of 2,067 articles have been published open access this year. What does this mean?
ERC Synergy Grant for research on phonology
Paula Fikkert will receive an ERC Synergy Grant for research on the relationship between sound, script and knowledge of language. The Synergy Grants are the largest grants from the European Research Council (ERC).
Field cricket suffers greatly from nitrogen
The field cricket - the Dutch insect of the year 2024 - has been going downhill in recent years. Research shows that this is mainly due to an excess of nitrogen. Measures to remove nitrogen are counterproductive.
Account portal unavailable at Tuesday afternoon 5 November
Due to maintenance work, it will not be possible to use the account portal from 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, 5 November. This means that it will then not be possible to change the password of the personal U, S or E number.
Green alternative: soap from sugar beet pulp
Chemist Laura Jansen of Radboud University has managed to make well-functioning soap from sugar beet pulp (a residual stream from sugar beet). This could make a sustainable alternative to bio-based soaps.
Construction of amphitheatre at Grotius Building begins
To mark the 100th anniversary of Radboud University and the Faculty of Law in 2023, the campus is offered an amphitheatre. Construction will start on Monday 4 November and the amphitheatre is expected to open in January 2025.
In Memoriam Hans Stoof
On October 30, 2024, Hans Stoof passed away. From 2013 to 2021, Hans Stoof was a board member of Stichting Katholieke Universiteit, then the supervisory body of Radboud University and Radboudumc.
Festive Christmas dinner in the Refter
On Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December, you are welcome in the Refter for the annual Christmas dinner!
Erasmus+ programme Radboud receives very positive assessment
The Erasmus+ international exchange program has received a very positive evaluation from the Erasmus+ National Agency.
Can you feel sorry for a robot?
A pitiful sound from tinny speakers, sad virtual eyes, trembling robot arms: it doesn’t take much to feel sorry for a robot. This is the conclusion of a study by Marieke Wieringa, who will be defending her PhD thesis on 5 November.
This is how the Employee Panel rates Radboud University merchandise
39% of the respondents are not familiar with the Radboud webshop and 54% have never bought anything there. However, 75% have received merchandise at some point, notably the red Radboud hoodie or the mug.
Statement by executive board on academic freedom and safety
As the Executive Board, we see that the possible arrival of Mohammed Khatib is causing a lot of commotion and unrest. We received and are receiving probing questions and reactions from various quarters regarding the lecture.
Demonstration against budget cuts on 14 November
Radboud University would like to facilitate the opportunity for its staff members and students to take part in this demonstration as much as possible.
Awareness Week Copyright in Education
Copyright and attribution, we deal with it almost every day in our research and teaching. To keep you well informed and get you started, the University Library's Copyright Information Point (CIP) is organising a week of activities in November.
European university administrators meet at Radboud University
The future of European research and innovation funding was one of the items on the agenda of the meeting of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, held last week at Radboud University.
Radboud Services Development project is completed: ‘ We are now starting to enjoy the benefits’
It is a moment to dwell on. After four years, the second and final step of the Radboud Services Development Project (DORS) is being completed. To mark the occasion, general director Radboud Services Gerben Smit takes stock.
Lecture Mohammed Khatib will not go ahead due to entry ban
An update on the lecture taking place on 28 October at the invitation of Situating Palestine as a result of the entry ban.