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ROA publishes new report on developments in education and labor market

In June this year, Marjolein Smidt held her oration following her appointment as professor in 2020. She holds a chair at Maastricht University in oncological surgery, with a focus on mammary surgery (breast surgery). However, the research she carries out is much broader than that. Marjolein also tackles colorectal cancer by researching the microbiome. For example, she looks at how the microbiome affects the knock-on effects of chemotherapy and how that in turn affects the effectiveness of cancer treatment. The title of Smidt's oration is “Even goed met minder” (Just as good with less). This puts into words what drives her as an oncological surgeon: can we achieve at least as well for patients by actually doing less in treatment, research and care? Attention to lifestyle is also essential for Smidt. "There is a connection between cancer and lifestyle… we just can't ignore that anymore".

Radboud University and Maastricht University want to work together more often. The aim of the collaboration: a joining of forces that ensures academic and social impact in the Southeast Netherlands. Would you like to contribute to this and do you have an idea for a project? Then there is now an application form to get you started.

Being a homeowner: to some, it is a dream for which they are willing to work hard and bear a substantial financial burden. To others, it is an undesirable combination of maintenance effort, bureaucracy and reduced mobility.

Seemingly, this polarization of opinions applies at a broader level, too. The United States, in which homeownership is an integral part of the American Dream, treat it almost like an institutional right. However, with ownership rates around 65%, they are far from being top of the list of homeowner societies. Especially in some eastern European and Asian countries, ownership rates north of 85% are quite common. In stark contrast, less than 40% of all households own their home in Switzerland. These vast discrepancies raise the question whether, from a societal perspective, universal homeownership is a desirable goal. I discuss this question mainly from an economic standpoint, thereby omitting the role of cultural preferences, which may induce justifiable ownership gaps rates across different societies.  

Manon’s academic path led her to work on prevention and well-being at the workplace. A place where we spend most of our time. The master’s programme Occupational Health and Sustainable Work (OHSW) uncovered the interventions that companies and policymakers need to keep work sustainable. Her job as a motivation mover now supports those organisations with person-centered work policies and educational trainings. 

The 2023 Lean & Agile Award goes to AppChallenge@UM!

On 30 November 2023, the Globalization and Law Network had the pleasure to host Prof. Klabbers, who presented his paper entitled 'The Business of International Organizations’, which is related to the PRIVIGO project sponsored by the European Research Council.

According to Prof. Dr. Tsjalling Swierstra we have reached a point where there is no disagreeing anymore. He says that it is the mission of any university to help create a better society by doing scientific and technological research. So we have to ask ourselves the question: “What will we do about it now?” 

It’s here, it’s short, it’s what you need to know about our research! The SHE Research Program 2024-2030 is now accessible.