‘If a child keeps asking questions, at some point I won’t know the answer’
Astrophysicist Heino Falcke and his wife wrote a children's book about the universe (in Dutch): ‘Kruimels in het heelal’.
Maximum number of Springer open access articles 2024
In Mid-October, the maximum number of articles that can be published open access in 2024 with Springer is expected to be reached. Read what that means if you want to publish a manuscript in the upcoming months.
RUpair shop kicks off 1 October: free small repairs of your laptop
Are you a student and does your laptop need a small repair? Then visit the RUpair shop in the hall of the University Library from 1 October. Your laptop will be repaired free of charge if you arrange a replacement part yourself.
A window for Titus
The Student Church would like to keep the memory of Titus Brandsma alive with the help of a church window. You can donate for that through the Radboud Fund.
Nature has vanished from farming, but it still plays a part in farmers’ lives
In her book ‘Hoe de natuur uit de landbouw verdween’, Radboud historian Marij Leenders illustrates how farming has significantly changed since the nineteenth century. “Farmers have an instinctive connection with nature, and rediscovering this
NSE 2024: Radboud student remains satisfied, renewed focus on study load and reflection
On average, students at Radboud University are once again satisfied with their study programme. This is according to the National Student Survey (NSE), the annual national survey on student satisfaction.
Vitality month: start moving for someone else
Vitality month starts on Wednesday 18 September. Sign up together with your colleagues and spend a month in action for a good cause.
Black Lives Matter demonstrations effective: less bias
The 2020 Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations in the United States reduced racial prejudice among white Americans, at least temporarily. This is according to research by social cultural psychologist Max Primbs.
New form of addiction care for people with mild intellectual disability is effective
Problematic substance use occurs relatively frequently in people with a mild intellectual disability. But the mainstream addiction care is not always effective for this group. Psychologist Lotte Gosens developed a treatment that does work.
Elections faculty student participation Oct 2024 - Let yourself be heard!
From 7 to 13 October, elections for faculty student participation bodies will take place again. This time for 40 programme committees (OLC) spread across all faculties, and the Faculty Student Council of Medical Sciences.
Janneke Grutters appointed as professor of Early Health Technology Assessment
Researcher Janneke Grutters has been appointed as professor of Early Health Technology Assessment at Radboud university medical center /Radboud University. Grutters is dedicated to the early evaluation of new healthcare technologies.
With the right plants peat can recover and that's great news for nature
Wetlands, such as bogs and marshes, have largely disappeared in the Netherlands. With humidification and the growth of the right plants, wetlands can be restored. This is evident from research by Renske Vroom from Radboud University.
Radboud Science Awards 2024 go to research into slave registers, black holes, and stress
Coen van Galen, Béatrice Bonga en Erno Hermans win the Radboud Science Awards 2024.
Disruptions ICT systems due to maintenance work on Friday 20 September
On Friday 20 September major maintenance will be carried out on the Radboud University network. As a result, central ICT systems will be briefly interrupted several times between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. You may experience disruptions.
Join the Radboudumc Investment Day
The Investment Day is a matchmaking event for investors, entrepreneurs and top researchers in life sciences & health. The opportunity to make new business contacts and talk to experts about the potential value of research & innovation.
Lectures about the world of cybercrime
Investigative journalist Anthony van der Meer and digital specialists from the Oost-Nederland police take you into the world of cybercrime. You'll also get tips on your own online safety. Don't miss this opportunity.
ERC Starting Grants for research into social anxiety, lying politicians and more
Four researchers at Radboud University will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). They will receive a grant of up to 1.5 million euros.
Recap of the Opening Academic Year 2024 - 2025
The Opening of the Academic Year took place on Monday 2 September from 14:00 until approximately 15:30 in De Vereeniging. The theme of the program was 'truth'.
Early exposure to diverse faces helps babies overcome prejudices later in life
Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can get over their prejudices more easily by the age of 17. That's according to research by neuroscientist Saskia Koch of Radboud University.
Season 2 Rare Jongens is online now (Dutch only)
The housing shortage, the U.S. elections, globalization: there are still plenty of topics for the Rare Jongens to look at with the eyes of the Romans. It's about time for a second season . The first episode is online now.
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