On smileys and skulls: how do kids use emoji?
Van appjes naar vrienden tot e-mails naar collega’s: emoji spelen de laatste jaren een steeds grotere rol in onze digitale communicatie. Maar hoe gebruiken we die emoji? En doen volwassenen en kinderen dit op verschillende manieren?
NWO XS grants for research on aphantasia, insemination fraud and fear smells
Cognition scientist Laura Speed, historian Adriejan van Veen and cognition scientist Ilja Croijmans have received an XS grant from the Dutch Research Council to research a topic for one year.
ERC Synergy Grant for phonological research
Paula Fikkert, dean Faculty of Arts and associate professor at Centre for Language Studies, has received a prestigious ERC Synergy Grant for her research on the relationship between sound, script and knowledge of language.
Marc van Oostendorp and Lotte Jensen Appointed to Visiting Chairs in France
This new initiative allows three Dutch professors each year to deliver a series of guest lectures and presentations at the French university with which they are affiliated through this programme.
Lieke van Maastricht receives NWO Grant for research in foreign-language education
Ever wondered how you can tell that Mario from the video games is Italian? Even though he speaks English, his rhythm and intonation are distinctly Italian. To address this, Lieke van Maastricht (CLS) recently obtained an NWO Grant to develop a tool.
Language detectives: Children involved in study on multilingualism
Researchers Max Spotti (Tilburg University) and Eva Knopp (Radboud University, Nijmegen) collaborate on a research project called 'Alle Scholen Verzamelen 2024: Language Detectives'.
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).
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Paula Fikkert receives Neil and Saras Smith Medal for Linguistics
Professor Paula Fikkert is awarded the medal for her research into phonological change over time, both in language acquisition (first and second) and historical change. Fikkert joins an impressive list of laureates.
Learning English as a second language? Knowledge of your mother tongue language can help
How can knowledge of their mother tongue help with, for example, developing English reading skills? Linguist Lieke Stoffelsma from Radboud University is investigating this topic.
'Open-washing' generative AI: how Meta, Google and others feign openness
The past year has seen a steep rise in generative AI systems that claim to be open. But how open are they really? New research shows there’s widespread practice of ‘open-washing’ by companies like Meta and Google.
XR (eXtended Reality) Lab in Erasmus Building opened
The brand-new XR Lab in the basement of Radboud University's Erasmus Building was opened on 6 June 2024. This lab, dedicated to Extended Reality (XR), offers researchers opportunities to explore the boundaries of science and technology.
Better aphasia rehabilitation through attention to language variation
Language recovery in people with aphasia varies from person to person. Marina Ruiter, together with an interdisciplinary team, is researching language variation in aphasia. The aim is to better measure individual differences and understand them.
Floris Cos, Wieke Metzlar and Marije van Lankveld receive funding from the PhDs in the Humanities programme
Floris Cos, Wieke Metzlar en Marije van Lankveld receive funding from the PhDs in the Humanities programme.
Investigating turntaking in conversations with Parkinson's and hearing impairment
We have conversations with each other all day long, but not everyone takes this for granted. Linguist Esther Janse is researching turn-taking in conversations with people with Parkinson's disease and hearing impairment.
NWO SSH Open Competitie XS grant for Jeroen Dera and Marieke Hoetjes
Literature scholar Jeroen Dera and linguist Marieke Hoetjes each receive an SGW-XS grant. With this grant, they will conduct research on reader representations in TV series and on the effect of hand gestures in conversations.
Grey's Anatomy or Me Before You helps in coping with death
People actively engaging with death, for instance by reading about it, and then watching a film where that subject is central, learn to deal with death better. This is shown by research by Enny Das and Anneke de Graaf from Radboud University.
Improve your French listening skills with Learning Casual French
Many people learning a second language find it difficult to keep up with native speakers. That is why language scientists are launching the "Learning Casual French" website to improve the French listening skills of second-language learners.
Bilingual child cannot ‘turn off’ their language knowledge
Worldwide, there are more children who grow up learning multiple languages than children learning only one. Research by linguist Elly Koutamanis shows that the two languages of a bilingual child are always active in their brain.
Het Mondeling, the podcast: scholars of Dutch Language and Culture analyse Dutch oral exams
Every year, thousands of HAVO and VWO pupils take a literature oral exam to complete their reading list. For many, this is a memorable experience from their school days.
Linguist Susanne Brouwer develops inquiry-based acitivities for primary schools
In 2023, Dr Susanne Brouwer received a Radboud Science Award for her research on Gewetensvolle taal (Conscientious Language), where she developed inquiry-based activities for primary schools in cooperation with the Science Hub.
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