Twelve reasons why people resist change
Change often meets with resistance. Researchers at Radboud University investigated this resistance and identified twelve reasons why people resist change. ‘It is important to take people’s concerns about change seriously.’
Reading aloud to children to help them develop social skills? Participants in a scientific study will receive 100 euros
When you read, you often put yourself in someone else’s shoes, which helps develop empathy. Behavioural scientists at Radboud University are investigating which books work best. Children aged between 3 and 6 can take part with a parent or carer
People with more mobility in the labour market experience less discrimination
Employees who can easily change jobs are less likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. When dealing with a discriminatory employer, job mobility acts as an important incentive.
Coen van Galen wins Huibregtsenprijs 2026
Coen van Galen has won the 2026 Huibregtsen Prize for his project ‘Historical Database of Suriname and the Caribbean’. The Huibregtsen Prize is awarded to projects that offer significant added value in both scientific and societal terms.
Suffering caused by old transgender law documented in the report ‘An Inhumane Law’
The old transgender law, which was in force between 1985 and 2014, caused profound physical, psychological and social harm to transgender and intersex people. This is stated in the research report ‘An Inhumane Law’, presented today.
Inflammation in bodies of overweight people leads to easier (and often less healthy) food choices
Around half of people who are severely overweight have mild inflammation in their bodies. Research by Radboud University shows that this inflammation can cause people to opt for convenient food choices, which often means fast food.
Partial mowing does not help all insects
Municipalities are increasingly mowing dykes and verges in stages, so that insects can make longer use of the plants growing there. Research by Radboud University shows that this staged mowing does not provide sufficient benefit for all insects.
Learning maths goes (slightly) better with AI, but teacher plays a key role
Primary school pupils who use an AI-supported learning tool learn arithmetic more quickly than children who do not use such a tool. This is the finding of a multi-year study by Radboud University involving nearly eight thousand children.
Municipalities expect (too) much from citizens during a Wmo application
Municipalities expect (too) much from citizens during a Wmo application, as legal scholar Bas Kerssies explains in his PhD research. His PhD defence takes place on 6 October at Radboud University.
Good news for children isn’t about sugar-coating things, but about simplifying them
Voor het evenement Taal is een spiegel van (on)gelijkheid bespraken we met Kleemans haar favoriete nieuwskopverbeteringen van Zoë Papaikonomou. Hoe zou zij die voor kinderen herschrijven?
People with owl ears learn to localise sound (a little) better
People are very good at pinpointing the source of a sound, but not as good as barn owls. When people are fitted with barn owl ears, they learn over time to hear a little like barn owls. This is the finding of research by Radboud University.
Researcher discovers mysterious signals within our Milky Way
Our Milky Way is home to many undiscovered sources of radio bursts. This is the finding of a PhD study by astronomer Leon Houben at Radboud University.
Dogs to support police officers with PTSD
Dogs (both assistance dogs and companion dogs) can provide relief for police officers suffering from PTSD. This is the finding of research carried out by neurobiologist Charlotte Witjes-Roelofs, who is due to be awarded her PhD by Radboud University.
What the smell of a soil can tell us about soil health
By capturing and analysing the smell of soil, you can learn a great deal about the fungi and bacteria present in it – and, in doing so, perhaps also gain insight into soil health.
Researchers develop extremely stable quantum gas to study strongly inter-acting quantum systems
Molecular gases are a new form of artificial quantum matter. However, when these molecules collide, they are often extremely rapidly lost. Researchers from Radboud University have been able to suppress this collisional loss.
Deltares and Radboud Univeristy bring together scientific and applied knowledge on water issues: ‘It has grown organically’
Water has become a hot topic in society and policy. Issues such as drinking water availability, flooding and drought are causing headaches for decision-makers.
Responsibilities in close social relationships explain Eastern–Western cultural differences
Would a person who reorganizes their life so that their aging parents can live with them be likely to push someone out of the way on the subway? What about greeting strangers with a smile?
Gym gap investigated: a third of bookings end up on the bench
Thirty per cent of people who plan to visit a gym do not turn up. This is according to a study of gym data carried out by researchers at Radboud University and the RIVM, published today in the economics journal ESB.
Manufacturing of the World's Most Powerful Human MRI Magnet has started
The medical technology company Neoscan Solutions has begun production of the 14-Tesla magnet that forms the heart of the DYNAMIC project. The magnet is expected to be installed at Radboud University in 2027.
More grip on smart devices? Why legislation falls short
From smart vacuum cleaners and doorbell cameras to complex medical equipment in hospitals: many, many devices around us are connected to the internet. But are we adequately protected against the risks this brings with it?
