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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Twelve reasons why people resist change

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Change often meets with resistance. Researchers at Radboud University investigated this resistance and identified twelve reasons why people resist change. ‘It is important to take people’s concerns about change seriously.’

Reading aloud to children to help them develop social skills? Participants in a scientific study will receive 100 euros

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When you read, you often put yourself in someone else’s shoes, which helps develop empathy. Behavioural scientists at Radboud University are investigating which books work best. Children aged between 3 and 6 can take part with a parent or carer

People with more mobility in the labour market experience less discrimination

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Employees who can easily change jobs are less likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. When dealing with a discriminatory employer, job mobility acts as an important incentive.

Academic events

Exploring the Value of Dementia Prediction in Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Early Health Technology Assessment

Friday 16 October 2026, 10:30 am PhD defence

The PhD defence of R.J. Vermeulen is on 16 October 2026 at 10:30 am.

Molecular diagnostics of lymphoma: aberrations and clinical relevance

Friday 16 October 2026, 12:30 pm PhD defence

The PhD defence of drs. E.A.M. Hesius is on 16 October 2026 at 12:30 pm.

Inaugural lecture professor Paul Bodelier

Friday 16 October 2026, 4 pm Inaugural lecture

Professor of Functional Microbial Ecology at the Faculty of Science, Radboud University, will give an inaugural lecture on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 4.00 p.m.

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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

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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