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How the ego inhibits personal development and social attachment
According to social psychologist Roos Vonk, our ego impedes our social relationships and our personal growth. Her latest book. ‘Mijn ego heeft altijd gelijk. Van zelfbedrog naar zelfkennis’ will be released by Meulenhoff Publishers on 12 September.
Leakage in the Transitorium - sept 12 no lectures
Due to a leak in the Transitorium, no lectures will take place in the Transitorium today, 12 September. Five lecture halls cannot be used as a result. Lectures will be rescheduled. Students will receive more detailed information via Brightspace.
Heino Falcke receives Balzan Prize for high-resolution images of black holes
Heino Falcke, professor of astroparticle physics and radio astronomy at Radboud University, has won the 2023 Balzan Prize in the category "high-resolution images, from planetary to cosmic objects".
Radboud University expresses support for those affected by Morocco earthquake
Radboud University is shocked by the suffering caused by the earthquake in Morocco. The student chaplaincy is organising a lunch meeting to have a dialogue about the earthquake.
Join the Radboudumc Investment Day
Jointly organized by Radboudumc, Radboud University, Briskr and Oost NL, the Investment Day is a matchmaking event for investors, entrepreneurs and top researchers in the life sciences & health domain.
ERC Starting Grants for research into magnetic switching and Avicenna
Two researchers at Radboud University will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). This 1.5 million euro grant offers them the opportunity to form their own research groups and expand on their research.
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.
Recap of the Opening Academic Year 2023 - 2024
The Opening of the Academic Year took place on Monday 5 September from 14:00 until approximately 15:30 in De Vereeniging. The theme of the program was 'significance'.
How the Huguenots were blamed for 16th-century storms
While some people claimed that the pandemic originated in China, others attributed the cause to the mistreatment of animals. Even in the 16th century, the news media provided different explanations for major disasters, Marieke van Egeraat, who will be defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University on 13 September, has found.
Kristin Lemhöfer appointed professor of Cognition of multilingualism
Kristin Lemhöfer has been appointed professor of Cognition of multilingualism at Radboud University's Faculty of Social Sciences from 1 September.
Niels Spierings appointed as professor of Sociology: Processes of inclusion and exclusion
As of September 1, Niels Spierings has been appointed as Professor of Sociology: processes of inclusion and exclusion at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University.
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.
Marc van Berkel appointed Endowed Professor of Holocaust Education
Marc van Berkel has been appointed Endowed Professor of Holocaust Education at Radboud University’s Faculty of Arts, with effect from 1 September 2023. This chair will be funded by the Centraal Joods Overleg (CJO) and HAN University of Applied Sciences.
Peter Keppy appointed as professor by special appointment of History of Popular Culture and Mass Violence in Southeast Asia
As of 1 September 2023, Peter Keppy has been appointed at the Radboud University Faculty of Arts as professor by special appointment of History of Popular Culture and Mass Violence in Southeast Asia.
Vote for your favourite alumnus
Last year, we launched the Radboud Alumni Award to show everyone just how proud we are of our alumni. You can now cast your vote for the alumnus you think should win this year’s edition.
Exhibition: 100 years of the Faculty of Law
On 17 October 2023, the Faculty of Law will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In honour of this special anniversary, you will find a temporary exhibition on 100 years of the Faculty of Law in the hall of the Grotius Building.
Coffee bar Blommers now also in the Grotius building
Good news for coffee lovers! As of this week, Nijmegen coffee connoisseur Blommers is opening a second pilot location in the Grotius building.
Start of design phase Housing FoA-FPTR
The design team for the new accommodation for FdL and FFTR has been announced. In the coming years, the Spinoza building will be developed into a modern working and study environment that suits the faculties and meets the high sustainability ambition.
Mariska Kleemans appointed professor of Youth, News and Education
Mariska Kleemans has been appointed professor of Youth, News and Education at Radboud University's Faculty of Social Sciences from September 1, 2023.
Zoom video conferencing software licence ended from 1 September
From 1 September, Radboud University is cancelling the extended licence for Zoom. Microsoft Teams will become the designated software for online meetings. Online lectures can be given with Virtual Classroom in Brightspace.