Look out for each other
Radboud University has received signals that three women have been harassed on campus over the past two weeks, each time by an unidentified young man.
Rick Aalbers appointed Professor of Corporate Restructuring and Innovation
Rick Aalbers has been appointed Professor of Corporate Restructuring and Innovation at Nijmegen School of Management as of 1 March 2023.
A job for someone else during the 100 Radboud Gestures
In the week of 8 to 12 May, we are going to surprise the city of Nijmegen and its inhabitants with our 100 Radboud Gestures. If you would like to join a Radboud Gesture and help the inhabitants of Nijmegen, sign up now and surprise someone.
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for eleven women PhD candidates
Eleven women PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on Tuesday 28 March. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
Brightest ever gamma-ray burst illuminates Milky Way like never before
Telescopes in space and on Earth have observed the brightest gamma-ray burst ever. The results are described in a series of articles published today in Astrophysical Journal Letters.
The Timeline in the Erasmus Building recounts a rich history
To celebrate the university's 100th anniversary, a multitude of circular boards recounting the rich history have been hung on the stairwell of the Erasmus building from the basement to the 18th floor.
Praying helped during eighteenth-century disasters (but not because God intervened)
Praying in a packed church for a whole day, singing psalms, and hearing thunderous sermons about your sinfulness was what eighteenth-century Dutch people did during a prayer day, after a disaster. Did these rituals have any use? According to historian Adriaan Duiveman, they did.
Radboud100: Blowing their own trumpets (1999)
Since the late 1990's, QHarmony has provided a friendly home for students who want to who want to practice their wind instrument in a concert band.
First names announced Radboud Festival
On 11 May, we will celebrate Radboud University's 100th anniversary with the Radboud Festival. The first names have now been announced.
The history of the Nederlandsche Heidemaatschappij in times of war and crisis raises the issue of executive responsibility
The Nederlandsche Heidemaatschappij (predecessor of the KNHM Foundation and Arcadis) supervised the employment of Jews from Jewish labour camps during the Second World War. This was the conclusion drawn by historian Lennert Savenije.
University Education Awards granted to Peter Klaren, Stefanie Sonner and Giullio Mecacci
The 2022 University Education Award has been granted to Peter Klaren. The University Education Award for Talent has been granted to Stefanie Sonner. The Executive Board rewards and encourages excellent educational performance with these awards.
Funding for research Quatas for The Inclusion of Racialised Dutch Academics
Dr. Anya Topolski receives funding for ‘Quatas for The Inclusion of Racialised Dutch Academics’.
Looking back: the first two years of Horizon Europe
In January 2021, the EU launched the newest and largest framework programme for research funding to date: Horizon Europe. On the occasion of a first review place, this is a good time to look back with a 'position paper'.
Programme Radboud Sounds announced
Discover the science of music on Friday 12 May at Radboud Sounds and celebrate Radboud University's 100th anniversary together. The programme is announced and ticket sales have started.
Learning more by teaching someone else - Column Han van Krieken
At the end of march, the Education Days will take place in association with the HAN and ROC. In this column, Han van Krieken talks about how and why we educate our younger generation, and what we can learn from teaching others.
Prevent breach of trust in court for more trust in the government
Within administrative and civil law, more attention should be paid to the consequences of a breach of legitimate expectations, says Nikky van Triet, who will defend her PhD at Radboud University on 22 March.
Employee participation as an investment in the future - Column Daniël Wigboldus
Over een aantal weken zijn er verkiezingen voor onze medezeggenschapsorganen. In deze column staat Daniël Wigboldus stil bij het belang van medezeggenschap en meedenken over de toekomst van de universiteit.
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Keuzegids Masters 2023: fifteen Master's programmes score above average
According to the Keuzegids Masters 2023, 15 Master's programmes at Radboud University score above average compared to the national average. The Master's programme Molecular Mechanisms of Disease is even rated as excellent.
Who will be our next rector magnificus?
Radboud University will start looking for a new Rector Magnificus in October 2023. The Rector Magnificus forms Radboud University’s Executive Board together with the chair and vice-chair.
Michael Sandel visits Nijmegen for honorary doctorate Radboud University
Michael Sandel, a political philosopher at Harvard University, will be awarded an honorary doctorate from Radboud University during its 100th anniversary celebration. His writings and lectures have reached an audience of millions.
