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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Wetenschappers moeten gevoelens en angsten van klimaatsceptici serieus nemen

Climate change does not polarise opinions: ‘In fact, we are increasingly in agreement’

Research news item

Differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have not increased over the past forty years; in fact, they have decreased. This is evident from research conducted by sociologists Anuschka Peelen and Jochem Tolsma of Radboud University.

Mensen lopen door het water met reddingvesten aan, na een overstroming

Governments, beware: why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention

Research news item

Governments cutting millions of euros in pandemic funding, just a few years after a pandemic. Billions spent on compensation after a flood, rather than prevention beforehand. Governments find it difficult to deal effectively with major risks.

Insectenval in het veld

More hedges lead to more insects – even in relatively green agricultural areas

Research news item

Field margins where hedges have been planted attract twice as many insects as those without hedges. This is according to research by ecologist Robin Lexmond at Radboud University.

Academic events

Prognostics of age-related macular denegeration

Prognostics of age-related macular denegeration

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 12:30 pm PhD defence

This PhD thesis improves understanding of factors involved in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common retinal disease in older adults.

Digital Biomarkers in Rare Movement Disorders: Towards Reliable Monitoring and Implementation

Digital Biomarkers in Rare Movement Disorders: Towards Reliable Monitoring and Implementation

Tuesday 14 April 2026, 2:30 pm PhD defence

This PhD thesis developed the SPAX-app, a smartphone application for people with rare hereditary movement disorders, in which patients perform tasks related to walking, balance, finger movements, and hand movements.

Biogeochemical and microbial controls on manganese-driven oxidation of methane in coastal sediments

Biogeochemical and microbial controls on manganese-driven oxidation of methane in coastal sediments

Wednesday 15 April 2026, 2:30 pm PhD defence

The PhD defence of R. Klomp is on 15 April 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
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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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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