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Het Elinor Ostromgebouw met daarvoor bloemen

More than just a checklist: business school accreditations are in need of an overhaul

New research from Radboud University shows that there is an urgent need to rethink the way in which international accreditations, such as AACSB and EFMD, can influence business schools.

Mensen lopen door het water met reddingvesten aan, na een overstroming

Governments, beware: why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention

Governments cutting millions of euros in pandemic funding, just a few years after a pandemic. Billions spent on compensation after a flood, rather than prevention beforehand. Governments find it difficult to deal effectively with major risks.

Portret Tine Molendijk

Even with AI-controlled weapons and unmanned drones, warfare remains human work

AI-controlled weapons, unmanned drones and other advanced military technologies make warfare cleaner and more precise, and reduce the risks to military personnel. But that is only one side of the story, emphasises Tine Molendijk.

Persoon met een plant in de handen

How sustainability managers protect companies from blunders

Sustainability manager is one of the fastest-growing professions in the Netherlands. What do these managers bring to organisations? Why are some companies better off not hiring them? And what role does Radboud University play in this development?

Jorgo Goossens

Research into individual preferences in new pension system important for millions of Dutch citizens

A radical change with consequences for millions of Dutch citizens: we are getting a new pension system. This new system focuses on the risk and time preferences of contributors.

Natasha Lytvynenko bij trappen

Natasha Lytvynenko: “Odesa benefits greatly from Dutch knowledge and best practices in spatial planning, sustainable construction, and urban development"

Natasha Lytvynenko recently obtained a master's degree in Spatial Planning. With a background in the real estate sector in Ukraine, she chose to continue her academic career and build a new career in the Netherlands.

Werknemers op de campus

How improvisational theatre can contribute to resilient organisations

Organisations today face all kinds of challenges that require them to move with the times. But that is easier said than done. Management researcher Tina Miedtank explains what organisations need to take into account.

Henk-Jan Kooij en windmolens

Alliander and Radboud University join forces: “The Netherlands is facing far-reaching changes in the field of energy and space.”

The energy transition will change the Dutch landscape significantly. This requires new expertise with a completely different perspective on energy and space.

Groepsfoto Mastercursus Strategic Energy Planning and Governance

Grid congestion is a wake-up call: 'Planners and network operators need each other'

Partly due to grid congestion and sustainability, planners and network operators are increasingly dependent on each other when it comes to energy and space. This urgent topic is explored in depth in a new master's course.

Vier studenten zitten op de grond onder de Waalbrug. De Waalbrug is in de achtergrond goed te zien.

Meeting up with other students is a good way to prevent loneliness

Loneliness is a common problem among students. However, encouraging students to socialise at an early stage can improve the well-being of this group. This is evident from an experiment with a new preventive intervention.

Elektrische auto met een oplader erin

Sustainable mobility begins with more effective collaboration

A sustainable mobility system depends on how effectively governments, transport providers, and travelers work together. This requires aligning goals, managing uncertainty, and ensuring participation.

Luc Onink van Yup in de boom

Luc Onink: “It's incredibly enjoyable and educational to build a company from the ground up and do everything yourself.”

Luc Onink has a passion for entrepreneurship. Together with his girlfriend Doortje, he founded 'Yup in de boom' four years ago. Among other things, he talks about how his studies in Business Administration have benefited him.