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

Research at Radboud University

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Research news

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New technique efficiently offers insight into gene regulation

Researchers from the group of Jop Kind developed a new technique called MAbID. This allows them to simultaneously study different mechanisms of gene regulation, which plays a major role in development and disease.

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Nella Geurts wins NSV Dissertation Award 2023

The NSV Dissertation Award 2023 goes to sociologist Nella Geurts. Once every two years, the NSV awards the best sociological dissertation defended at a Dutch university in the previous two years.

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Muslim marriage and non-marriage

New contributions on Muslim marriage by Joud Alkorani and Martijn de Koning.

Academic events

Turning tumors into biofactories: using viruses to fight cancer

This thesis explores innovative approaches to cancer treatment using the body's immune system, focusing on IgA therapy. IgA-type antibodies, as those used to combat microbes, activate immune responses against cancer.

The role of facial movements in how we use and understand language

In everyday face-to-face conversations, people can see each other’s faces and body movements while communicating.

The meaning of the term ‘aspirational morality’ in the Rules of Conduct of the Legal Profession.

According to the introduction to the Rules of Conduct for the Legal Profession, a lawyer is driven by ‘aspirational morality’. But what precisely does this term mean?

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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.

Our research vision

Research projects

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Dealing with Disasters

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

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

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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