Recharge overview
Plenty of interest but little knowledge: the paradox of sustainable investing
Light and dark green investing – what exactly does that mean? Stefan Zeisberger, Professor of Financial Economics, conducted research with colleagues into what people know about sustainable investing.
More dandelions and buttercups lead to far more bees and bumblebees (but we need to do more for rare species)
If we allow more flowers to bloom on dykes – even if there are only a few – dozens of bees can soon follow. This was discovered by ecologist Constant Swinkels, who will be awarded his PhD on 19 August at Radboud University.
5 tips for during the Radboud Introduction Week (and 1 for afterwards)
The Radboud Introduction Week starts on 16 August. Around 3,500 new students are about to experience an exciting time: a week in which you will meet fellow students, get to know the campus better, and discover Nijmegen.
Ticklish spots are shared across cultures – but why they are ticklish is more complex than it seems
People from different cultural backgrounds are tickled in similar ways. They are also ticklish in the same body regions. These are among the findings of a study published recently in Nature Human Behaviour by Ziliang Xiong and Konstantina Kilteni/
A revamped supermarket experience? Not all categories benefit
More and more supermarkets are transforming their stores, shifting from a no-frills and price-oriented format to an experience-driven environment. But what does such a makeover mean for category sales?
Why do people still sing ‘Hanki Panki Shanghai’?
Sociologist Peelen studies how Dutch people with a Chinese background take part in Dutch politics. For example, she looks at whether political parties represent their interests.
“You can’t solve poverty with money alone”
Poverty is what is known as a “wicked problem.” There is no simple solution; you have to pull on multiple threads at the same time, say anthropologist Joost Beuving and sociologist Maurice Gesthuizen.
This game teaches that law is about more than applying rules
How do you encourage students to look beyond the letter of the law? That was the question that Diana van Hout, Professor of Procedural Tax Law at Radboud University, asked herself several years ago. The answer was a game.
What do scientists say about the importance of holidays?
For some, it feels like an annoying interruption to daily routines; for others, it’s a welcome breath of fresh air: holidays. But why is it so important to take a break from studying or working from time to time?
Mirjam van der Sprong’s Summer: Writing about education and caring for bees
This summer, Mirjam van der Sprong is continuing her research into how primary school teachers manage the diverse needs of their students. She also dons her beekeeping suit and spends as much time as possible on Goeree-Overflakkee.
Bernard van Gastel’s summer: “Sometimes the scientist in me comes out during vacation”
For this year's Summer Series, Bernard van Gastel shares his favorite summer tradition: a cycling holiday with his partner and their two children. This year marks the tenth edition. "In all that time, we've only worn out two tents."
Astrid van Oyen’s summer: ‘One last trip to Cinigiano’
Since 2016, archaeologist Astrid van Oyen has been visiting the Tuscan village of Cinigiano every summer, apart from during the Covid years. Not to go on holiday, but to carry out excavations at the site of what was once a Roman rural settlement.
Ecologist Yvet Telgenkamp’s summer: focusing on peatland restoration and a beluga whale
Yvet Telgenkamp is looking forward to a special summer. The PhD candidate in Ecology at Radboud University will be joining a research group in Canada for a month, before going on a personal trip. ‘Those green-tinted glasses go everywhere with me.’
Using film to take research on female entrepreneurs out of the academic bubble
How do female entrepreneurs deal with societal pressures, migration, and cultural expectations? That’s what Sibel Ozasir Kacar sought to figure out as part of her PhD research.
Sustainability reporting no longer shields companies from criticism
New rules from governments across Europe require companies to increase their reporting on sustainability efforts. Since then, stakeholders such as NGOs and journalists have been able to use those insights to ramp up their criticism against companies.
How a tiny mouse sparked a major study on stress
Last week, Karin Roelofs received the prestigious Spinoza Prize for her research into stress responses. What if her research could help free PTSD patients from their anxiety?
Radboud at the Vierdaagse
Looking for a little intellectual stimulation during the Nijmegen Vierdaagse before diving back into the festivities? Radboud University will also be in town during the Vierdaagsefeesten.
Small talk, big impact
Having a chat with the cashier, or with people at the bus stop or on the train: we’re doing it less and less. It’s a shame, because small talk can make us happier, writes psychologist Roos Vonk.
Thanks to this project, sedentary students are getting active
Students spend large parts of the day sitting down. That is why programme director and professor Esther Tanck is investigating, with the help of a TLC voucher and a Comenius grant, how students can get more exercise.
Working toward a sustainable world is not about sprinting
Working on health is more than just making people better. It is also about ensuring that people can live on a healthier planet. With that idea in mind, researcher and intensivist Hugo Touw is working toward better and more sustainable healthcare.