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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Don’t believe the hype: AGI is far from inevitable

Will AI soon surpass the human brain? If you ask employees at OpenAI, Google DeepMind and other large tech companies, it is inevitable. However, researchers at Radboud University and other institutes show new proof that those claims are overblown.

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NWO grant for research on maps of the brain

An application-oriented research project at Radboud University on biophysical modeling will receive a grant from NWO. The project will make it possible to create faster, more specific maps of the brain.

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A magnetic halo in the Milky Way: new findings about galactic outflows

A new study led by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), and with contributions from Radboud University's Marijke Haverkorn, has unveiled significant insights into the Milky Way: a magnetised galactic halo.

Academic events

Monitoring high-valent metal-oxo species with electrospray-mass spectrometry

Monitoring high-valent metal-oxo species with electrospray-mass spectrometry

The PhD defence of G.L. Tripodi MSc. is on 7 October 2024 at 10:30 am.

Personalized care management in Parkinson’s disease: One size does not fit all

Personalized care management in Parkinson’s disease: One size does not fit all

The PhD defence of A.D. Geerlings is on 7 October 2024 at 02:30 pm.

Civic participation in order

Civic participation in order

This PhD thesis among other things, provides analyses of the development of the curriculum position of subjects such as Civics and Law in secondary education and in the Secondary Education Act.

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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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Radboud University's Press Office & science communication team is available for journalists looking for information, or for experts who can explain current affairs and relevant research. We can also be reached for more information about ongoing research, PhD defences and other questions surrounding our researchers. 

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