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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Fabriekspijp met rook

Sustainability reporting no longer shields companies from criticism

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New rules from governments across Europe require companies to increase their reporting on sustainability efforts. Since then, stakeholders such as NGOs and journalists have been able to use those insights to ramp up their criticism against companies.

Subsidie en prijzen / award

ENW-M and ENW-XS grants for research into molecules, malaria and more

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Six research projects at Radboud University have been awarded funding in the latest round of the ENW-M and ENW-XS Open Competition.

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Behavioral therapy is just as effective as medication for Tourette syndrome

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Behavioral therapy is just as effective as medication for Tourette syndrome. This is the finding of doctoral research conducted by clinical psychologist Jolande van de Griendt, who will receive her Ph.D. from Radboud University on July 3, 2026.

Academic events

Towards a unification of equivariant homotopical algebra and parametrized higher algebra

Towards a unification of equivariant homotopical algebra and parametrized higher algebra

Tuesday 18 August 2026, 4:30 pm PhD defence

The PhD defence of G.Y.P. Marc is on 18 August 2026 at 04:30 pm.

Molecular Characterization and Antifungal Susceptibility of Trichophyton spp.: Causing Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis in India

Molecular Characterization and Antifungal Susceptibility of Trichophyton spp.: Causing Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis in India

Wednesday 19 August 2026, 12:30 pm PhD defence

The PhD defence of A. Singh is on 19 August 2026 at 12:30 pm.

Unravelling the Pollinator Economy: How floral resource availability shapes pollinator communities

Unravelling the Pollinator Economy: How floral resource availability shapes pollinator communities

Wednesday 19 August 2026, 2:30 pm PhD defence

The PhD defence of C. Swinkels is on 19 August 2026 at 02:30 pm.

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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
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Theme: diversity

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

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Connected for impact

Radboud University aims to contribute to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for everyone. We believe that the major challenges of our time—such as climate change, digitalisation, and social inequality—call for an integrated approach. We encourage connections between people and ideas: between our strong disciplines, with other knowledge institutions at home and abroad, with governments and societal partners, and with residents in our region. In this way, excellent science is created with impact and meaning for society.

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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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