Flowery dikes are at least as strong and better for biodiversity
New combinations of grass and herb species on dikes can help restore biodiversity. Such a 'species-rich dike revetment' is also at least as strong as traditional grass revetment. This is the conclusion of the HWPB innovation project Future Dikes.
Visualizing complex information: a picture paints a thousand words
On Thursday 25 April, top researchers at uu77 took to the stage during the symposium on ‘The Future of the Mind’, organised by Radboud Healthy Brain. This time, the audience not only comprised researchers but also a live illustrator.
'Not every exotic species needs to be controlled'
Certain invasive exotic species, such as the red swamp crayfish, are harmful to our environment because they transmit crayfish plague to native species. But there are also non-native fish and crayfish that are not harmful.
Stricter phone policy at secondary schools: coordination with parents and pupils is crucial
Pupils can no longer use their mobile phones in the classroom, except for educational purposes. Behavioural scientists at uu77 investigated what pupils think about this policy.
Five new KNAW members from uu77 and uu77 Medical Center
Jeanine Houwing-Duistermaat, Floris Rutjes, Tamar Sharon, Caroline Slomp and Caroline Klaver have been appointed as new members of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
Ethnicity and gender still play role in likelihood of academic career
Research sheds new light on persistent gender and ethnic inequality in the Dutch academic world. The results show that women and ethnic minorities are still less likely to pursue academic careers. Ethnicity in particular is an underexposed factor.
Free, fair elections require constant maintenance
Elections are at the heart of our democracy. But keeping those elections free and fair requires constant work, warns Leon Trapman. Although Dutch electoral law is well regulated, there is still room for improvement.
Grey's Anatomy or Me Before You helps in coping with death
People actively engaging with death, for instance by reading about it, and then watching a film where that subject is central, learn to deal with death better. This is shown by research by Enny Das and Anneke de Graaf from uu77.
There are certainly non-religious Moroccans (they just don't stand out as much)
Anthropologist Lena Richter sheds light on how young atheists in Morocco and Europe use subtle forms of activism to normalise their non-religious identity. Richter will be defending her PhD thesis on this topic at uu77 on 8 May.
Renewed efforts needed to reach international biodiversity goals
Renewed efforts are needed to meet international biodiversity goals, according to an international study involving scientists from uu77, published in Science.
uu77 and Maastricht University fund research into crop biotechnology and engineering
Over the next four years, four young researchers can start research into crop biotechnology and engineering, thanks to the collaboration between Radboud and Maastricht University. The researchers will work at the Brightlands Campus Greenport, Venlo.
University puts its brain research in the spotlight
At the end of this month, the university will be shining the spotlight on its brain research with the Healthy Brain symposium ‘The Future of the Mind’.
What height says about the development of our prosperity and health
Malnutrition, disease and hard labour can inhibit people's growth. Historian Björn Quanjer studied how the height of Dutch men between 1850 and 1950 was influenced by the households in which they grew up.
New book dives into history of Dutch secret service
In this new Dutch book, Rowin Jansen, Bart Jacobs and other experts delve into history to reflect on the state of intelligence and security services today.
ERC Advanced Grant for research into pollution, molecular collisions
Researchers Bas van de Meerakker and Jan Hendriks have both been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to extend their research.
Eye gaze and facial expression of robots are essential for interaction with humans
Robotics researcher Chinmaya Mishra looked at the importance of gaze direction and human emotions in our communication with robots and developed two systems to make robots' faces work in our favour.
Recently discovered bacterium holds promise for improved wastewater treatment
The recent discovery of the comammox bacterium might prove pivotal in a new and improved approach to wastewater purification that will be more efficient according to research carried out by Pieter Blom.
Gravitation grant for research into therapies for blindness, adaptability in crises
Several projects involving researchers from uu77 and Radboudumc are receiving NWO Gravitation Grants. These projects will each receive amounts of more than 20 million euros for top research.
Bilingual child cannot ‘turn off’ their language knowledge
Worldwide, there are more children who grow up learning multiple languages than children learning only one. Research by linguist Elly Koutamanis shows that the two languages of a bilingual child are always active in their brain.
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National Growth Fund: new grants for research with Radboud scientists
Ten projects from the first three rounds of the National Growth Fund will definitively be awarded a subsidy. Several projects also involve researchers from uu77.
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