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‘Better a bad peace than a good war’
This year's biennial Leon Wecke Award goes to documentary filmmaker Sinan Can, known for award-winning TV programmes about Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq. Can will receive the award during a festive programme on 29 September.
How sustainable is a beermat really?
Sustainability is perhaps the buzzword of the 21st century. As the effects of climate change become more and more visible, we are aware that we need to act. But how sustainable is the beermat from which you just scanned the QR code?
Maurits Meijers studies the impact of lying politicians
Researcher Maurits Meijers (Political Science) recently received a 'NWO Open Competition XS' grant. He is using this grant to conduct research into whether and how lies in the political arena impact citizens' attitudes toward democracy.
Radboud University will lead a research consortium on high-integrity voluntary climate action towards a net zero world
Prof. Birka Wicke and dr. Sander Chan will identify opportunities to strengthen and scale up high-integrity voluntary climate action in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a global scale.
HorizonEU grants for research projects into skilled migrants, climate action
Two new projects led by Radboud University will receive a Horizon Europe grant. The ACHIEVE project will look into individual, voluntary climate actions, while GS4S seeks to understand how skills shortages can be mitigated with skilled labor workers.
Invasive species are animals, too: considering a humane approach
Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that in a more ethical way. ‘We need to take a humane, long-term view and learn to co-exist’ argues Cebuan Bliss, an environmental researcher.
NWO Veni grants for research into frontline workers, social media and more
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to ten young researchers at Radboud University. With this grant of up to 280.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years.
Nora Stel, Assistant Professor in Conflict Studies, is part of a new Horizon Europe research consortium called GAPS.
Nora Stel, Assistant Professor in Conflict Studies, is part of a new Horizon Europe research consortium called GAPS.
ChatGPT put to the test: how did it do in its accounting exams?
Accounting lecturers Karen de Meyst and Muskan Achhpilia recently contributed to a unique piece of collaborative research, in which ChatGPT was fed thousands of accounting assessment questions to see how it would perform.
‘It’s important that we continue to learn and evolve, and that we continue to move with the times and stay open to new insights’
Fifty-five-year-old Sylvia van der Weerden has a passion for anything that involves language and communication. It is hardly surprising then that she is Director of Radboud in’to Languages.
100 years of Radboud University in 101 images
The celebrations to mark Radboud University's centenary will be reinforced with an anniversary book, 100 years of Radboud University in 101 images.
Make the right decision? That is more complex than you think
Sara Arts, PhD candidate in financial economics, studies how individuals make financial decisions in complex situations and what processes are involved.
Inhumane conditions surrounding migrant workers
An interdisciplinary study from RUNOMI on the effects of COVID-19 measures on migrant workers in the Dutch-German border region.
Energy subsidy reforms in Europe require honesty, step-by-step approach
Countries around the European Union are looking at reforms of energy subsidies, to encourage more sustainable energy use and to accommodate the higher prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These countries should be careful, research warns.
Migrants after Brexit: 'If you don't want me, I don't want you either'
Many migrants feel they need to distance themselves from the United Kingdom, even as others indicated not being affected at all, according to a new study published in the Academy Management Discoveries.
Nijmegen School of Management organizes symposium ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Grand Challenges’ on 19 October 2023
Nijmegen School of Management within Radboud University will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a symposium on Thursday 19 October 2023 entitled, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Grand Challenges.
Artwork unveiled in the Elinor Ostrom Building
On Tuesday 20 June, the artwork The Scales of Balance by artist Bob Driessen was unveiled in the entrance hall of the Elinor Ostrom building.
'Money whitens': why people are more likely to change ethnicity
Changing your ethnicity multiple times throughout your life: that's not all that absurd for millions of people worldwide. For them, ethnicity is not a congenital, rigid notion, but something that changes to correspond with how your place in society changes.
'Healthcare for the elderly needs more than small changes'
How do we treat the elderly? How can we provide the care that they need and deserve despite an increasing shortage of personnel and budget cuts? Researchers from Radboud University brought together various organisations.
Audience enjoyed festive Open House
On Saturday 3 June 2023, the Open House took place in honour of our 35th anniversary. Various activities were organised around the theme 'through another lens'. It was a festive and, above all, enjoyable day.