Studenten lopen in het voorjaar buiten het Maria Montessorigebouw
Studenten lopen in het voorjaar buiten het Maria Montessorigebouw

Radboud Social Cultural Research

Radboud Social Cultural Research (RSCR) is a research institute at the Faculty of Social Sciences. We investigate the societal phenomenon of social inequality. Through our research on changing inequalities, we contribute to more equal societies.

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Vidi-berichtgeving

NWO Vidi grants for research into inequality, ammoniac and the reading life of teens

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The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has awarded thirteen Nijmegen researchers Vidi funding of up to 850,000 euros. This will allow them to develop their own line of research and set up a research group over the next five years.

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Four myths debunked about Dutch voting behaviour

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Migrants vote en masse for populist right-wing parties? The left has no narrative? Sociologist and researcher Niels Spierings debunks four myths about Dutch voting behaviour.

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Recognising (and Challenging) discrimination starts with looking, and daring to doubt

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Socioloog en universitair docent Nella Geurts onderzoekt hoe je verschillende vormen van discriminatie kunt herkennen, en wat je als omstander kunt doen.

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Research projects

Halal dating

Faith Meets Swipe

Research

This project explores how Muslim users in the Netherlands engage with halal dating applications.

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Research on Intersectionality in Policy and Interventions

Research

Intersectionality is essential for just policymaking that ensures all citizens are recognized and supported, regardless of their background. This project focuses on analyzing and strengthening intersectional policy via participatory action research.

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Doing Gender Studies amidst changing political climates

Research

This research focuses on the experiences of Gender Studies scholars working amidst changing political climates in the Netherlands, exploring how these scholars navigate and resist the ongoing pushback against critical feminist work.

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NWO Vidi grants for research into inequality, ammoniac and the reading life of teens

Research news item

Four myths debunked about Dutch voting behaviour

Research news item

Recognising (and Challenging) discrimination starts with looking, and daring to doubt

Research news item

Why we should take singlehood seriously in academia

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Events

Retirement and Life Course Transitions: Inequality and the Welfare State in Europe

Wednesday 28 January 2026, 10:30 am PhD defence

Visiting address

Radboud Social Cultural Research is located in the Maria Montessori building in Nijmegen.

Thomas van Aquinostraat 4
6525 GD Nijmegen

Contact

Get in touch with the research institute by contacting the RadboudSCR office.