Radboud Reflects

Radboud Science Communication organizes in-depth lectures for everyone. Philosophy, religion, ethics, society and culture are all discussed. The scientists who speak offer you an innovative and in-depth look at the big questions of our time.

Monday July 15

Christian Kicken is a historian and conducts research into Roman infrastructure. He can explain in detail what Nijmegen looked like in Roman times: what stood on the site of Holland Casino, for example, or what the Roman bridge over the Waal looked like. From the island he takes you on a short tour to end at the Roman mask, about 50 meters from STEK.

Tuesday, July 16

Linda Carton conducts research into environmental pollution in Nijmegen with a citizen monitoring network. By using Nijmegen residents and new small sensors, pollution can be mapped in a fine-grained manner. During the presentation, Carton shares current measurement data from just before or during the Four Days Marches.

Friday July 19th

Marit Jansen and Anke Tonnaer investigate the relationship between people and nature. The better that connection, the better certain crises (such as the climate crisis) can be tackled. What about the people of Nijmegen and the Waal? What do our residents think about their relationship with water? And how can the water-human relationship be defined?