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Nominated for the E. du Perron Prize 2022/23: Karin Amatmoekrim, Niña Weijers, and Frank Nellen
08th April 2024Writers Karin Amatmoekrim, Niña Weijers, and Frank Nellen have been nominated for the E. du Perron Prize 2022/23. The jury of the Prize has nominated three books, using the writing of Du Perron as a guide and inspiration. The presentation ceremony will take place on May 16, before the start of Night University, in the Marga Klompé building. Ellen Deckwitz, essayist, columnist, and City Poet of Amsterdam, will present the E. du Perron Lecture.
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Even 66-year-olds engage in online aggression
05th April 2024Online aggression, or intentionally hurting others online, is primarily studied among young people and young adults. However, new research shows that even 66-year take part in online aggression. "Perpetrators and victims of online aggression can be found in all age groups," say Dr. Sara Pabian and Professor Heidi Vandebosch, researchers of the project from Tilburg University and the University of Antwerp.
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22 million euros for research new treatments for blindness
03rd April 2024Researchers aim to develop groundbreaking new treatments for blindness by repairing faulty genes, printing new retinas with a bio-printer, investigating how zebrafish manage to repair their own retinas, and by developing artificial intelligence to determine who is eligible for which treatment. The consortium led by Radboudumc has received 22 million euros for this purpose from the NWO Gravity program of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.