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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Flexible babies: eight-month-old babies can adapt their learning style to change

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Babies as young as eight months old can adapt their learning style to changing situations, according to research by Francesco Poli of the Donders Institute at Radboud University.

Groen veld vol zonnepanelen

From responding to thinking ahead: bringing energy and spatial planning together

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For an effective energy transition, we need to think not only about how we generate sustainable energy, but also about the spatial consequences of those choices.

ERC grant

ERC Advanced Grant for research into how body and brain work together in stressful decisions

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Karin Roelofs has been awarded an Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) for her neurocognitive research into decisions under stress.

Academic events

Towards sustainable and biological hydrazine production using anammox hydrazine synthase

Towards sustainable and biological hydrazine production using anammox hydrazine synthase

Wednesday 9 July 2025, 10:30 am PhD defence

This PhD thesis investigated a sustainable, biobased route for hydrazine production using the bacterial protein hydrazine synthase.

A meaningful and engaged life for people with intellectual disabilities: Exploring approaches to measurement and promoting well-being through Active Support

A meaningful and engaged life for people with intellectual disabilities: Exploring approaches to measurement and promoting well-being through Active Support

Wednesday 9 July 2025, 12:30 pm PhD defence

The PhD defence of A.A.M. van Herwaarden is on 9 July 2025 at 12:30 pm.

Innovative biomaterials for improved healing of deep wounds

Innovative biomaterials for improved healing of deep wounds

Wednesday 9 July 2025, 2:30 pm PhD defence

This thesis focuses on the development of materials that support the body in restoring damaged skin: ‘skin regeneration’.

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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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