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2022 It is with great pleasure that we announce the start of a new Radboud University Press collection, the Doctor Honoris Causa Series
Through this series we will share impressions of Doctor Honoris Causa awarded by Radboud University to highly esteemed national and international scientists, politicians, philosophers, writers, artists, and other great intellectual minds. The honorary address of each award recipient as well as accompanying speeches by Radboud University representatives will be published in individual volumes, illustrated with personal photos and snapshots of the award ceremony.
Today we are delighted to reveal that the first publication in this series is dedicated to Adriaan van Dis, famous Dutch writer, commentator, and documentary filmmaker on sensitive and controversial topics, such as the Dutch colonial policy in Indonesia, stories of war trauma and discrimination.
On Wednesday 11th May 2022, Adriaan van Dis received an honorary doctorate from Radboud University for his achievements as an ambassador for language and culture learning. This publication includes the eulogy of the honorary doctorate and the speech of thanks by our honorary doctor.
As a writer, commentator and documentary maker, Adriaan van Dis argues for more literacy, and especially for reading stories, poems and comics. Reading stimulates the imagination, promotes empathy and strengthens our tolerance.
Rector Magnificus Han van Krieken: "With this honorary doctorate, Radboud University emphasises the importance of language and cultural studies for society. Like no other, Van Dis stands for the connection between literacy, diversity and inclusiveness."
You can read this publication free online in diamond open access on our website here. Never want to miss a Radboud University Press publication? Subscribe to our newsletter here.
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Met veel genoegen kondigen wij de start aan van een nieuwe reeks van de Radboud University Press de Doctor Honoris Causa Serie.
In deze serie publiceren wij impressies van Doctor Honoris Causa die door de Radboud Universiteit zijn toegekend aan nationaal en internationaal gerenommeerde wetenschappers, politici, filosofen, schrijvers, kunstenaars en andere grote intellectuele geesten. De eretoespraak van iedere prijs ontvanger alsmede begeleidende toespraken van vertegenwoordigers van de Radboud Universiteit worden gepubliceerd in afzonderlijke delen, geïllustreerd met persoonlijke foto's en snapshots van de uitreiking.
Vandaag kunnen wij met veel genoegen onthullen dat de eerste publicatie in deze reeks is gewijd aan Adriaan van Dis, schrijver, commentator en documentairemaker over gevoelige en controversiële onderwerpen, zoals het Nederlandse koloniale beleid in Indonesië, verhalen over oorlogstrauma’s en discriminatie.
Adriaan van Dis ontving op woensdag 11 mei 2022 een eredoctoraat van de Radboud Universiteit vanwege zijn verdiensten als ambassadeur voor het leren van talen en culturen. Deze uitgave omvat de laudatio van de erepromotor Margot van Mulken en de dankrede van onze eredoctor Adriaan van Dis.
Als schrijver, commentator en documentairemaker pleit Adriaan van Dis voor meer geletterdheid, en speciaal voor het lezen van verhalen, gedichten en strips. Lezen stimuleert de verbeeldingskracht, bevordert het inlevingsvermogen en sterkt onze verdraagzaamheid.
Rector magnificus Han van Krieken: “Met het eredoctoraat benadrukt de Radboud Universiteit het belang van de talen- en cultuurstudies voor de samenleving. Als geen ander staat Van Dis voor de verbinding tussen geletterdheid, diversiteit en inclusiviteit.”
De inmiddels veelgeprezen rede ‘Open je kop voor andere culturen’ betoogt dat de geesteswetenschappen essentieel zijn voor de samenleving. Dat begint bij de kennis van elkaars kleine en grote geschiedenissen en het inzicht dat woorden ertoe doen in onze interculturele communicatie.
Deze publicatie is gratis te lezen in diamond open access op onze website hier. Nooit meer een Radboud University Press publicatie missen? Aanmelden voor onze nieuwsbrief kan hier.
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2022 From now on you can read our new Dutch journal Handelingen (‘Acts’) free online in diamond open access on our website here or directly on www.handelingen.com. Never want to miss an issue? Subscribe to the newsletter here.
Handelingen (‘Acts’) is an academic journal for researchers, lecturers, students and professionals written to keep them abreast of the current state of teaching and research in practical theology and religious studies. The journal showcases the relevance of knowledge and educational innovation to the themes, questions and problems that concern religion, care, education and governance. The contributions promote an independent and critical assessment of the current ecclesiastical, religious and ideological developments in society for the benefit of pastors, spiritual carers, teachers of religion and other theologians and religious academics. Every issue centres on a practical, relevant religious theme in the public domain, with contributions from relevant experts within and outside the field. The starting point is that contributions should appeal to readers on an academic level, and in an attractive and relevant format. Handelingen is the journal for academics and professionals involved in practical theology and religious studies that informs, engages and stimulates discussion about religion, spirituality, meaning, orientation in life and community forming.
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Vanaf nu is ons nieuwe tijdschrift Handelingen gratis te lezen in diamond open access op onze website hier of direct op www.handelingen.com. Nooit meer een nummer missen? Aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief kan hier.
Handelingen is een academisch tijdschrift dat onderzoekers, opleiders, studenten en professionals op de hoogte houdt van de voortgang in onderwijs en onderzoek in het vakgebied van de praktische theologie en religiewetenschap. Het tijdschrift toont de relevantie van kennis- en onderwijsvernieuwing aan voor thema’s, vragen en problemen in werkvelden van kerk, zorg, onderwijs en bestuur. De bijdragen bevorderen een onafhankelijke en kritische beoordeling van actuele kerkelijke, religieuze en levensbeschouwelijke ontwikkelingen in de samenleving ten dienste van het professionele handelen van pastores, geestelijk verzorgers, godsdienstleraren en andere beroepsmatig betrokken theologen en religiewetenschappers. Telkens staat een praktisch relevant thema centraal over religie in het publieke domein dat besproken wordt door ter zake deskundigen binnen en buiten het eigen vakgebied. Uitgangspunt is dat de bijdragen de lezers op een academisch niveau aanspreken in een aantrekkelijk en relevant format. Handelingen is daarmee het vakblad van academici en professionals in de praktische theologie en religiewetenschap dat informeert, contacteert en stimuleert op terreinen van religie, spiritualiteit, zingeving, levensoriëntatie en gemeenschapsvorming.
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2022 From now on you can read our new Dutch journal Religie & Samenleving (‘Religion & Society’) free online in diamond open access on our website here or directly on http://religiesamenleving.nl. Never want to miss an issue? Subscribe to the newsletter here .
Religie & Samenleving (‘Religion & Society’) aims to provide a platform for those who study the changes in religion and religious organisations in the last two centuries of European society. The journal wants to contribute to the debate on the role of religion in today’s society. Religie & Samenleving adopts a multidisciplinary approach in order to stimulate discourse within the social sciences and between academia and society. From this perspective, it also seeks to inform policymakers and the interested public about the changes in religion in relation to social, cultural and historical contexts. The journal thus aims to provide a place for accessible academic articles from a variety of disciplines, as well as essay contributions.
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Vanaf nu is ons nieuwe tijdschrift Religie & Samenleving gratis te lezen in diamond open access op onze website hier of direct op http://religiesamenleving.nl. Nooit meer een nummer missen? Aanmelden voor de nieuwsbrief kan hier.
Religie & Samenleving wil een podium bieden aan hen die zich bezig houden met de bestudering van de veranderingen in religie en religieuze organisaties in de Europese samenleving van de laatste twee eeuwen. Daarmee wil het tijdschrift een bijdrage leveren aan het debat over de rol van religie in de hedendaagse maatschappij. Religie & Samenleving kiest voor een multidisciplinaire benadering om zo het gesprek tussen de sociale wetenschappen onderling en tussen wetenschap en de samenleving te stimuleren. Vanuit dit brede perspectief wil het ook beleidsmakers en het geïnteresseerde publiek informeren over de veranderingen in religie in relatie tot de sociale, culturele en historische context. Het tijdschrift wil daarom een plaats bieden aan – in toegankelijke stijl geschreven – wetenschappelijke artikelen uit verschillende disciplines en eveneens aan essayistische bijdragen.
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2022 Medio 2022, an innovative book will be published by Radboud University Press: Person-centered Parkinson’s care Portrayed. Through stories and photographs this book provides a unique view into person-centered care for people with Parkinson’s. Customized care wherein the needs of people living with this disease are leading. Professor at the Radboudumc and Parkinson’s care innovator Bas Bloem, together with the makers of the book and singer Sofia Dragt, has created a short preview https://vimeo.com/662727457/13a1b48d93 .
This book is part of the research project Innovation as learning of the Radboudumc Health Academy.
The team: Thieme Stap, Richard Grol (photographer) and Jur Koksma.
Interested in this project? Send us an email at radbouduniversitypress@ru.nl.
[DUTCH]Medio 2022 komt er een innovatief boek uit bij de Radboud University Press: Person-centered Parkinson’s care Portrayed. Door middel van verhalen en fotografische beelden levert dit boek een unieke inkijk in persoonsgerichte zorg voor mensen met Parkinson. Dat is zorg die inspeelt op de behoeftes en vragen van de mensen die moeten leven met die ziekte. Bas Bloem, professor aan het Radboudumc en bekend Parkinsonzorg-innovator, heeft samen met de makers van het boek en zangeres Sofia Dragt alvast een voorproefje gemaakt. Het is hier te zien: https://vimeo.com/662727556/910a56a398.
Dit boek is onderdeel van een onderzoeksproject van de Radboudumc Health Academy: Innovation as learning. Het team bestaat uit Thieme Stap, Richard Grol (photographer) en Jur Koksma
Wil je op de hoogte gehouden worden van dit project? Mail dan naar: radbouduniversitypress@ru.nl.
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2021 We are proud to announce the official opening of the Radboud University Press on the 29th of October 2021. Radboud University Press is a new department at Radboud University, a Diamond Open Access publisher of high-quality academic peer-reviewed books and journals across a wide range of disciplines.
Our ‘Diamond’ label makes us unique, and means that we offer open-access publications free of charge for both authors and readers. Meeting the highest academic standards is our primary goal. Empowering our authors to fully retain their copyrights is our main principle.
‘The current system of scientific publishing is unfair and wrong. We want to break with that,’ explains Mirjam Ernestus, chair of the editorial board. ‘Radboud University Press is not about profit but about quality and impact. Fast, personal and with thorough peer review. And nobody is charged. Not the author, not the editors and not the reader. Research results paid for with public funds must serve society.’
Launch event
At our official launch we look forward to presenting to you the first publications by Radboud University Press, from Klaas Landsman and Jan Bransen. We will also be sharing our first journal, Reliëf. Speakers during the launch event will include Marcel Levi (chair of the Dutch Research Council (NWO)) and Han van Krieken (Rector Magnificus of Radboud University).
’For me, one of the main advantages of Radboud University Press is the increased accessibility that comes with Diamond Open Access,’ says Klaas Landsman, one of the first Radboud University Press authors. ‘My previous Open Access book on quantum mechanics was downloaded 273,000 times, while such a book might normally be sold a few thousand times. So with Open Access you gain a factor of 100 in terms of reach. That's a lot! I expect the same for my new book Foundations of General Relativity: From Einstein to Black Holes published by Radboud University Press: a much greater impact thanks to Open Access.‘
If you want to attend this event, receive a review copy of one of our first publications, or schedule an interview with either our publishers or published authors, please contact us at radbouduniversitypress@ru.nl. There will also be a livestream of the event. You can sign up via www.visitorcontrol.com/radboud.
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2021 After a year of preparation, Radboud University Press will be launched this Friday, October 29. Even before its official launch, the scientific publisher has been receiving many requests from researchers who want to publish their journal or book Open Access. 'We want to distinguish ourselves in scientific quality.'
Read more here (article in Dutch): https://www.voxweb.nl/nieuws/universiteitsbibliotheek-begint-eigen-uitgeverij
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If you want to attend the opening event via livestream, receive a review copy of one of our first publications, or schedule an interview with either our publishers or published authors, please contact us at radbouduniversitypress@ru.nl or sign up via www.visitorcontrol.com/radboud.
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2021 We are delighted to announce the official launch of Radboud University Press on 29 October 2021, offering scientific publications of certified quality through diamond Open Access. Preceding the official launch, we are proud to present our first titles, which are already available.
Please keep track of this website, as in the next weeks we will be announcing more forthcoming publications.
For detailed information on Radboud University Press and what it could mean for you, contact us at: radbouduniversitypress@ru.nl.
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2021 Although his indictment of the education system caused a stir in 2019, little has changed since then, says philosopher Jan Bransen. A revised English edition of his book Gevormd of vervormd? [educated or deformed], which can be accessed worldwide thanks to Radboud University Press, may offer a solution. ‘There is an undercurrent of educational innovation that this book will hopefully feed into.’
In his book Gevormd of vervormd?, published in early 2019, Jan Bransen, professor of Philosophy of Behavioural Science at Radboud University, declared the current education system bankrupt. From primary school onwards, the system skilfully erodes children’s natural eagerness to learn. Instead of supporting pupils’ abilities to teach themselves, schools offer learning products based on what a student ought to know. Bransen called for a form of education in which pupils exert far more influence over their own role, where they gain practical experience outside school and where there is more room for experimentation.
Read more here: https://www.radboudrecharge.nl/en/article/the-current-education-system-is-still-bankrupt
You can download the latest book of Jan Bransen 'Homo Educandus: Why Our School System is Broken and What We Can Do About It' for free in PFD and EPUB, or you can buy a hard copy on our website here.
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2021 Radboud University Press is proud to announce its publication of:
Foundations of General Relativity: From Einstein to Black Holes.
You can download the PFD for free or buy a hard copy from our website here.
About the Book
This book, dedicated to Roger Penrose, is a second, mathematically oriented course in general relativity. It contains extensive references and occasional excursions in the history and philosophy of gravity, including a relatively lengthy historical introduction. The book is intended for all students of general relativity of any age and orientation who have a background including at least first courses in special and general relativity, differential geometry, and topology. The material is developed in such a way that through the last two chapters the reader may acquire a taste of the modern mathematical study of black holes initiated by Penrose, Hawking, and others, as further influenced by the initial-value or PDE approach to general relativity. Successful readers might be able to begin reading research papers on black holes, especially in mathematical physics and in the philosophy of physics. The chapters are: Historical introduction, General differential geometry, Metric differential geometry, Curvature, Geodesics and causal structure, The singularity theorems of Hawking and Penrose, The Einstein equations, The 3+1 split of space-time, Black holes I: Exact solutions, and Black holes II: General theory. These are followed by two appendices containing background on Lie groups, Lie algebras, & constant curvature, and on Formal PDE theory.
About the Author
Klaas Landsman (1963) has been a professor of mathematical physics since 2001, initially at the University of Amsterdam and since 2004 at Radboud University, where he is a founding member of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics, and Particle Physics (IMAPP). He was a postdoc at the University of Cambridge from 1989-1997, and a research fellow of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) from 1997—2002. He has been an elected member of the KNAW since 2019. His previous Open Access books include Foundations of Quantum Theory (2017) and The Challenge of Chance (2016). He also wrote two popular science books in Dutch. In 2020 he won the international FQXi essay contest on Undecidability, Uncomputability, and Unpredictability.
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2021 Radboud University Press is proud to announce its publication of:
Homo Educandus: Why Our School System is Broken and What We Can Do About It.
This publication is based on a book by the same author: ‘Gevormd of vervormd? Een pleidooi voor ander onderwijs’ which was first published with ISVW Publishers in 2019. We are honored to be able to make this book available for an international audience. You can download the PFD and EPUB for free or buy a hard copy from our website here.
About the Book
Linnaeus made a mistake when he named us Homo sapiens, the wise man. We’re not. We do too many stupid, destructive and irresponsible things to deserve that name. We need to be educated. Fortunately, we can be educated; we can transform ourselves. We are Homo educandus. We educate ourselves.
However, our current school system is broken. It doesn’t support education. It malforms. This is what Jan Bransen argues in this book. According to him, our current school system is based on five incoherent ideas, among them the idea that people need to study for years before they are ready to take part in society, and the idea that students learn because teachers teach. In the first part of the book, Bransen convincingly shows us that these five misapprehensions actually do more harm than good.
But we can do better. There is reason to be optimistic and inspirational. We can improve our education system as is shown in the second part of the book. Applying a dramaturgical analysis of human action Bransen shows how socialization should look like in primary education, how personal development can be supported in secondary education and how qualification can be organized in dual tracks in higher education, integrating learning, working and living over the life course.
About the Author
Jan Bransen is Professor of Philosophy and Academic leader of the Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre at Radboud University in the Netherlands. He studies the capacity of human beings to be related to their own thought and behaviour. Bransen develops arguments to defend the view that reflection is intrinsically edifying. He does so in the areas of Human Nature, Behavioural Science, and Mind and Action.
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2021 Affordable open-access publishing? That will be available to scientists in Nijmegen, from September on, when the Radboud University Press opens its doors. It will be starting small, but library director Natalia Grygierczyk is hoping for a flywheel effect.
Article in English: https://www.voxweb.nl/english/university-publishing-house-to-start-up-in-september
Article in Dutch:
https://www.voxweb.nl/nieuws/universiteitsuitgeverij-gaat-in-september-van-start
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2019 The university library has plans for its own academic publishing house. In the coming year the feasibility of an Open Access Radboud University Press will be investigated.
Read more here (article in Dutch):
https://www.voxweb.nl/nieuws/universiteitsbibliotheek-begint-eigen-uitgeverij