Discover previous interviews about our research at Nijmegen School of Management.
Degraded peatlands emit nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as previously thought
For the first time, researchers from Radboud University have produced a detailed, high-resolution map of peatlands in the EU, showing that these areas emit twice as much greenhouse gases than previously thought.
Research: LHBTIQA+ people from Gelderland and Overijssel feel less safe in public spaces than in 2023
New research by Vizier and Radboud University shows that LGBTIQA+ people in Gelderland and Overijssel feel less safe and accepted than they did two years ago. They feel particularly unsafe in public spaces.
How a chatbot can give (ethical) advice on how to quit smoking
Can a chatbot help you quit smoking, or in making safer choices in sexual health? Research by Erkan Başar shows that it’s possible – but only if the chatbot is given context and structure in advance by actual medical professionals.
'Biodegradable plastic is often not as environmentally friendly as it seems'
Plastic pollution is a major international problem. PhD candidate Sara Gonella investigates what is needed for a transition toward a sustainable plastics industry.
Radboud chemists are working with companies and robots on the transition from oil-based to bio-based materials
Chemical products are still often based on fossil raw materials. Radboud scientists are contributing to the ‘materials transition’ towards products made from biobased raw materials. Robots and AI are assisting in this process.
Refugees who can start their own business feel respected by society
Refugees who are able to start their own business after arriving in the Netherlands feel more respected by society, research by Samaneh Khademi of Radboud University shows.
Does the order of multiple-choice questions influence exam results?
One student is presented with multiple-choice questions in an order that corresponds to the structure of the lecture series. The other student receives the same questions in random order. Does this affect the exam results?
Rape and consent in medieval songs: ‘It is important to update our image of the Middle Ages’
Countless medieval songs have been written about forced sex. Meanwhile, songs about mutual pleasure and consent have largely been forgotten. Radboud researcher Cécile de Morrée wants to change that.
Marijke Haverkorn Appointed as New Member of the ENW Domain Board
The Executive Board of NWO has appointed Marijke Haverkorn, Professor of Astrophysical Magnetism, as a member of the Domain Board for Science (ENW) as of 1 January 2026.
How your facial muscles reveal what you really think. 'It only works on people who haven't had Botox.'
Do you ever have doubts about what someone says to you, but think you are good at hiding your judgment? Your facial muscles betray more than you think, even if it is not always visible to the naked eye.
Why resilient students are important for the democratic rule of law
For a long time, he opposed government interference in education. But recent (geo)political developments have led Ben Vermeulen, retiring professor of Education Law, to take a more nuanced perspective.
A decade of climate action: powerful yet insufficient momentum
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, voluntary climate initiatives have become one of the defining features of global climate policy. Six scientists warn that although the landscape has grown quickly, it is still far from fulfilling its promise.