Eerste foto van Sagittarius A*, het zwarte gat in de Melkweg
Eerste foto van Sagittarius A*, het zwarte gat in de Melkweg

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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

Research news item

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.

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Girls cannot escape beauty ideals in beauty content on social media

Research news item

Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are widely exposed to beauty content online that promotes products unsuitable for young skin - even when they are not actively seeking beauty-related information.

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Why Young Adult literature is not always taken seriously

Research news item

Teachers could make more use of the possibilities of Young Adult (YA) literature. ‘Young Adult literature has a lot to offer and is popular among young people, but deserves more recognition,’ says researcher Linda Ackermans.

Academic events

Psychophysiological measures related to aggressive behaviour and self-harm in people with mild intellectual disabilities: Potential, pitfalls and future directions

Psychophysiological measures related to aggressive behaviour and self-harm in people with mild intellectual disabilities: Potential, pitfalls and future directions

Friday 23 January 2026, 10:30 am PhD defence

The PhD defence of M.J. van Swieten is on 23 January 2026 at 10:30 am.

Isaac Abraham Levy (1836-1920): The most learned lawyer in the Netherlands

Isaac Abraham Levy (1836-1920): The most learned lawyer in the Netherlands

Friday 23 January 2026, 12:30 pm PhD defence

This PhD thesis examined Isaäc Abraham Levy: Despite his prominence, relatively little has been written about him and there is no outline of his vision and his place within (private) legal development in the Netherlands.

Professor Michiel Sedelaar

Inaugural lecture professor Michiel Sedelaar

Friday 23 January 2026, 3:45 pm Inaugural lecture

Professor of Urology at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Radboud University, will give an inaugural lecture (in Dutch) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 03.45 p.m.

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Theme: privacy and big data

Organisations collect a lot of personal data. What's the risk, and how do we protect ourselves?

Privacy research
Mensen demonstreren voor gelijke samenleving.

Theme: diversity

How do we create an inclusive society where everyone is free to be themselves?

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Het uitgave van de strategie van de Radboud Universiteit

A significant impact

Our university wants to contribute to a free and healthy world with equal opportunities for all and to make a significant impact on a regional and an international level. That's why Radboud University choses strong, broad disciplines and room for a lot of interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Research projects

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Dealing with Disasters

Research

Dealing with Disasters approaches the identity formation of a nation and region from a new perspective. The formation of local and national identities will be examined in response to natural disasters in the Netherlands.

Living Lab Ooijpolder

Living Lab Ooijpolder

Research

In recent years, scientists have experimented with innovative forms of biodiversity restoration in the Ooijpolder in Gelderland. The Living Lab looks at how the existing pilot schemes and initiatives have improved biodiversity in this region.

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Political parties between freedom and restraint

Research

Under current Dutch law, political parties are rarely regulated. This project investigates whether legal and constitutional regulation of the form, organisation and function of political parties is needed.

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