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Veni grants for eight Radboud researchers
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to eight young researchers of the Radboud University and Radboudumc.
Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies moves to the Maria Montessori Building
The Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies is moving to the Maria Montessori Building this summer. From 10 August, the faculty will be located on the third floor and part of the second floor of the North Wing.
NWO funds research into emotional language processing, charred papyri, the molecularisation of biology and consciousness in AI
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) will fund research by four talented aspiring academics as part of their PhD's in the Humanities programme.
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Five research projects receive NWO funding
NWO has awarded funding of up to €800,000 to five research projects through the SGW Open Competition L. This funding enables experienced researchers to pursue a promising research idea or innovative initiative of their own choosing.
For long car journeys: all episodes of Professorproef are now online
Perfect voor de lange autoritten als je straks op vakantie gaat: alle afleveringen van Professorproef, de kinderpodcast van de Radboud Universiteit staan nu online.
‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Tata Steel decided to shut itself down?’
It sounds very contradictory: nature reserves having to make way for initiatives designed to protect nature. Yet that is precisely what is happening in the pursuit of the green dream of a circular economy without waste. An unattainable dream.
Research Master’s Lustrum Reunion – 29 May 2026
Read how the Research Master’s 20th anniversary reunion was a success.
Edges of Europe: From the Classroom to Calais
Students of the PPS course Edges of Europe visited Calais and Brussels on a study trip to bring in practice the theory on the history, theories, politics, and policies of refugees in Europe. Read about their work and experiences.
Carly Crouch appointed as member of the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study
Carly Crouch has been awarded a membership at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey (USA)
From inkwell to introduction booklet: there might be heritage hiding in your office
Leading up to the move of the faculty of PTRS, Marianne Waldekker and Chris Dols from Radboud Heritage discuss objects with a story.
In memoriam Hermann Häring, 1937-2026
Op dinsdag 28 april 2026 overleed prof. dr. Herman Häring, emeritus hoogleraar Systematische Theologie
Why don’t we have a day off on 1 May?
What began as a protest against excessively long working hours has since grown into a national holiday in countries all over the world: International Workers’ Day. So why don’t we celebrate International Workers’ Day in the Netherlands?
Photos from a colonial context are given a new voice. A recap of 'Glimpses of Colonialism'
On 24 April, the public talk about ‘Glimpses of Colonialism’ took place at the City Library in Nijmegen. The pop-up exhibit draws attention to the hidden stories behind missionary photos from Suriname and Indonesia, taken from the KDC collections.
Pop-up exhibition 'Glimpses of Colonialism' on tour at Nijmegen City Library
Following glowing reviews, the pop-up exhibition ‘Glimpses of Colonialism’ will return to Nijmegen Public Library Mariënburg in April 2026. The mini-exhibition consists of a three-part series about missionary heritage from Suriname and Indonesia.
Paul’s Prejudices | Podcast with Theologian Matthijs den Dulk
De Reflector - Theologian Matthijs den Dulk has researched the use of ethnic stereotypes in the letters of the apostle Paul. What kinds of prejudices were these?
Why philosophy can serve psychiatry
There is a recurring pattern in psychiatry, usually driven by evolving insights: the embracing of new approaches to understand, investigate, and treat mental health problems. But how to justify such reinventions?
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates
Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on 24 February. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
Bullshit jobs: when is your work useful (or not)?
Do you ever doubt the usefulness of your work? You're not alone, and it doesn't automatically mean you have a bullshit job. Philosopher Christiaan Boonen explains what really gives a job meaning.
Vici grants for research into obesity, gender-related violence, and digitisation
Three scientists from Radboud University have each received a Vici research grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). This will allow Esther Aarts, Marieke van den Brink and Tamar Sharon further research in their fields.
Is surrealism a religion? An investigation into the affinities between surrealism and Christian mysticism
Lieven De Maeyer receives a Rubicon grant to conduct research on surrealism in Spain.