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Radboud Social Cultural Research

Radboud Social Cultural Research (RSCR) is a research institute at the Faculty of Social Sciences. We investigate the societal phenomena of social inequality and inclusion. Through our research on changing inequalities, we aim to contribute to more equality in society.

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Tinder for Muslims: who uses halal dating apps?

Research news item

Francesco Cerchiaro explores whether deeply held religious values can coexist with the digital world of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble. Apps like Muzz and Salams show that things can be done differently.

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New research on everyday discrimination: ‘A different domain and a broader perspective’

Research news item

Lex Thijssen plans to launch a research study on discrimination in public and semi-public spaces. “This research is important because for various people, systematic discrimination is an everyday reality.”

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30 million euros for research into social cohesion

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The SOCION consortium has acquired a 30 million euro NWO Summit Grant to research social cohesion.

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Picture of a red heart against a blue background with two logos of smartphones and the arabic word 'halal'

Tinder for Muslims: who uses halal dating apps?

Research news item

Francesco Cerchiaro explores whether deeply held religious values can coexist with the digital world of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble. Apps like Muzz and Salams show that things can be done differently.

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Gerben Nooteboom appointed professor of Anthropology and Development Studies

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As of March 1 2025, Gerben Nooteboom has been appointed professor of Anthropology and Development Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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A call for feminist pedagogy in academia

Research news item

Assistant professor Annelies Kleinherenbrink noticed the absence of a local network for feminist theories, methods, and pedagogical approaches. Together with Katrine Smiet and Garjan Sterk, she initiated the RU Feminist Pedagogies Circle (FemPeC).

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Research projects

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Exploring 'social safety' discourses and practice

Research

This project examines the application of social safety policy measures at Dutch universities through an intersectional lens. It will be based on interviews with social safety practitioners and policy officers.

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Unintended Effects of International Cooperation

Research

Development organisations need to consider their side effects, both positive and negative. Unfortunately, they often do not. This research programme explores the unintended effects and how we can better handle them.

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Images of ‘Gypsies’ in old children's books

Research

Imagery in 19th-century youth literature as an indication of social relationship towards people referred to as ‘gypsies’. A comparison of different national literary traditions (the Netherlands, England, France, Germany).

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Visiting address

Radboud Social Cultural Research is located in the Maria Montessori building (room 02.090) in Nijmegen.

Thomas van Aquinostraat 4
6525 GD Nijmegen

Contact

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

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