Tinder for Muslims: who uses halal dating apps?
Francesco Cerchiaro explores whether deeply held religious values can coexist with the digital world of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble. Apps like Muzz and Salams show that things can be done differently.
Gerben Nooteboom appointed professor of Anthropology and Development Studies
As of March 1 2025, Gerben Nooteboom has been appointed professor of Anthropology and Development Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
A call for feminist pedagogy in academia
Assistant professor Annelies Kleinherenbrink noticed the absence of a local network for feminist theories, methods, and pedagogical approaches. Together with Katrine Smiet and Garjan Sterk, she initiated the RU Feminist Pedagogies Circle (FemPeC).
Is 'masculinity' fueling the far right?
Gender and diversity scientist Nik Linders wants to know why left-wing voters shift to the far right. He believes the way far-right political parties handle masculinity, gender, and sexuality plays a significant role.
Can the Netherlands become as divided as America?
As the US elections approach, sociologist Jochem Tolsma examines the divisiveness in the Netherlands compared to that in the United States.
Summer holidays in debt: a suitcase filled with shame and stress?
How do people get into debt? Why do people stay in debt? Joost Beuving, associate professor and anthropologist, explains that several factors interact. Some factors even seem to reinforce each other.
New research on everyday discrimination: ‘A different domain and a broader perspective’
Lex Thijssen plans to launch a research study on discrimination in public and semi-public spaces. “This research is important because for various people, systematic discrimination is an everyday reality.”
NWO Veni grants for research into privacy in criminal law, mining and malaria
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to fifteen young researchers at Radboud University and Radboudumc. With this grant of up to 320.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years.
Informal care is difficult to combine with work
Informal care has a huge impact on your working life. 'Informal carers earn less per hour and are less satisfied with their job,' says sociologist Klara Raiber, who will defend her PhD dissertation at Radboud University on 2 July.
Muslim women face discrimination in the job market
For many Muslim women, discrimination in the job market is commonplace. This was revealed by research conducted by scientists from Radboud University for the outgoing Minister of Social Affairs and Employment.
30 million euros for research into social cohesion
The SOCION consortium has acquired a 30 million euro NWO Summit Grant to research social cohesion.
Ethnicity and gender still play role in likelihood of academic career
Research sheds new light on persistent gender and ethnic inequality in the Dutch academic world. The results show that women and ethnic minorities are still less likely to pursue academic careers. Ethnicity in particular is an underexposed factor.
When does foreign aid work?
When is foreign aid good and professional? What unintended results can it produce? Dirk-Jan Koch addresses these questions in his latest book on foreign aid.
National Growth Fund: new grants for research with Radboud scientists
Ten projects from the first three rounds of the National Growth Fund will definitively be awarded a subsidy. Several projects also involve researchers from Radboud University.
More objective application procedures ensure greater equality in selection, but managers still aren’t convinced
Leaving out personal data on CVs leads to a considerably higher chance of employers selecting candidates with a migration background. This is the conclusion of a large-scale study by Radboud University and Utrecht University.
The power of local knowledge
Establishing collaborations between researchers and local communities can enhance scientific understanding and promote more equitable, sustainable solutions for a better future.
“We have to talk about how we are doing science in 2024”
Sara Kinsbergen has been appointed Endowed Professor in the field of “The role of citizens in sustainable development”. And she is very much looking forward to it. During her inaugural lecture, Sara spoke passionately about her research.
'The evangelical' does not exist
By identifying demographic differences within religious groups, we can develop a more nuanced understanding of religious beliefs and the role of religion in society.
Displaying Difference, Displaying Sameness
We often view cultural diversity and minority groups as separate societal entities. But when individuals from different societal groups make a family together, that's where we see what "integration" or "migrant inclusion" really means.
Anuschka Peelen wins KHMW Jan Brouwer Thesis Award
Anuschka Peelen has won the KHMW Jan Brouwer Thesis Award for Sociology and Anthropology with her thesis ''A changing climate? A meta-analysis of (polarisation in) climate change attitudes between 1986 and 2022''.
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