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Three ERC Advanced Grants for Radboud researchers
Researchers Ivan Toni of Radboud University and Roshan Cools and Peter Friedl of Radboud University Medical Center have each received an Advanced Grant of the European Research Council (ERC).
Royal Distinctions for four (former) Radboudians
On the occasion of King's Day this year, four (former) employees of Radboud University and Radboud university medical center will receive a royal distinction for their exceptional scientific and/or social achievements.
Prize for study career programme for students with disabilities
Werklab started three years ago that guides students with a disability step by step to the labor market. On April 21, Werklab won the prestigious Bridge of Fame Award.
The Treaties of Nijmegen Medal awarded to Frans Timmermans
The 2022 Treaties of Nijmegen Medal will be awarded to Frans Timmermans for his commitment to peace and cooperation in Europe. Timmermans will be presented with the medal in concert hall De Vereeniging in Nijmegen on 12 May 2022 at 4.00 pm.
In noisy situations, your words and gestures help you to be understood
Communication seems natural to us, but there are plenty of situations where background noise makes it hard for us to understand each other. In those moments, gesturing can come in handy.
Why we shout during Zoom calls if the image gets blurry
The more the video quality of an online meeting degrades, the louder we start talking, a new study by researchers at Radboud University and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics finds.
Erno Hermans appointed professor of Cognitive Affective Neuroscience
Erno Hermans has been appointed Professor of Cognitive Affective Neuroscience at the Radboud University Medical Center/Radboud University. He conducts research on stress and stress resilience.
Aura Timen appointed professor of Primary and Community Care
As of April 15, 2022, Aura Timen has been appointed Professor of Primary and Community Care at Radboud University Medical Center / Radboud University. In addition, on this date she will start as Department Head of Primary and Community Care.
New 'Stoeltjesdans'-platform gives teachers more insight into their classroom
The National Stop Bullying Day will call attention to the fact that one in ten school pupils still suffer from bullying. Psychologist Yvonne van den Berg has designed a platform called 'Stoeltjesdans' to support teachers.
Growth fund grant for robot lab makes Netherlands a leader in Big Chemistry
A research programme aiming to build a revolutionary robot lab that combines chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI) will receive a contribution of 97 million from the National Growth Fund.
Drastic decline in hoverflies in Dutch forests
The numbers of hoverflies and hoverfly species have fallen drastically in the forests of the Veluwe in recent decades.
Veni grants for five Radboud researchers
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to five young researchers of the Radboud University.
Nael Nadif Kasri appointed professor of Medical Neuroscience for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Nael Nadif Kasri has been appointed Professor of Medical Neuroscience for Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Radboud University Medical Center / Radboud University.
Bacteria generate electricity from methane
In a new publication, microbiologists from Radboud University have demonstrated that it is possible to make methane-consuming bacteria generate power in the lab. The study will be published in Frontiers in Microbiology on April 12.
Rubicon-grant for three researchers Radboudumc
Three researchers from Radboud university medical center have received Rubicon funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and ZonMw. The Rubicon programme is intended to give young, talented scientists the opportunity to gain international researc
Paul Verschure appointed as professor of Neuroengineering
Paul Verschure has been appointed as professor of Neuroengineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science with effect from 15 March 2022.
Rosella Hermens appointed professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care
Rosella Hermens has been appointed Professor of Person-centered oncological integrated care at Radboud university medical center/Radboud University, investigating personalized care for patients with cancer.
Radboud University turns down the thermostat
Radboud University will lower the thermostat that regulates the indoor temperature of buildings to 19 degrees Celsius. This will happen in stages, starting on Wednesday 6 April.
Why millions of African children have no birth registration
In large parts of Africa, over half of all children lack a birth registration. These children therefore cannot claim essential human rights.
Group of art critics still not very diverse
In the chronicling of Dutch art criticism, women often play a marginal role. Art historian Loes van Beuningen conducted PhD research into the role of women in visual art criticism and concludes that too little has changed since 1900.