In search of new dreams for a sustainable campus
‘Canned dreams for the future’. Under this heading, back in 2008, Radboud University students and staff filled 12 cans with their dreams. The cans were intended as a gift for the University's centenary in 2023. This year, we are opening the cans.
Charles Underwood appointed Professor of Plant Genome Engineering
Charles Underwood has been appointed Professor of Plant Genome Engineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science, with effect from 1 November 2023.
Politicians visiting the campus
As part of the Dutch general elections, the Gelderlander, in collaboration with ismus, BOW, and AKKU, will host several politicians on the Radboud university campus in the coming weeks.
Recap Dies week Radboud 100 years
During the week of 17 October, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Radboud University with the Dies Natalis and Radboud Art & Science. Time for a recap of this special week.
Patient-centred communication in five steps
Every healthcare professional who wants to approach their patients as full interlocutors, to put them at the centre of care, cannot do so without good communication skills. Five tips to make your conversational skills that much more patient-oriented.
ERC Synergy grant for research on dormant malaria parasites
Richard Bartfai (Radboud University), Bert Windhorst (Amsterdam UMC) and Clemens Kocken (BPRC) have received a Synergy Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for exploration of hypnozoites.
Knowledge of ‘high culture’ helps to find a good job
Radboud sociologists Roza Meuleman and Gerbert Kraaykamp discovered that it is easier to find a good job if you are familiar with the culture of higher socioeconomic status groups.
Astronomers witness heavy elements emerge after bright gamma-ray burst
An international team of astronomers led by Andrew Levan (Radboud University, the Netherlands) has discovered heavy elements in the wake of a bright gamma-ray burst in a galaxy about 1 billion light-years away.
Dean Evelyn Kroesbergen takes a step back - Ron Scholte appointed interim dean
Due to long covid, Evelyn Kroesbergen has decided to take a step back as dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The executive board has appointed Ron Scholte as interim dean of the faculty with immediate effect.
Improved ICT infrastructure leads to better math skills
Students who are more digitally skilled also perform better in math. New research from Renae Loh and others at Radboud University shows that in countries with better availability of ICT in schools, math performance benefits greatly.
Discussing democracy on a carousel: 'You’ll never catch each other up'
On Sunday 5 November political scientists and public administration experts from Radboud University will be taking their place on a carousel in Deventer. There, the researchers will enter into discussion with the public on the subject of populism.
Radboud researchers lift the taboo surrounding death with a film festival
We all prefer not to think about death. According to Radboud researcher Enny Das, films can help us deal better with our fear of death. Therefore she is organising a film festival on 10 and 11 November, in LUX Nijmegen.
New mural about the history of Radboud University
Nijmegen has a new mural! On the corner of Snijderstraat and Spinthuisstraat, there is a new Waalpainting depicting the history of Radboud University. The mural was painted by artists Sacha di Maio and Eduardo Pérez.
Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Radboud University is very concerned about the armed conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. We feel connected to all students and employees directly or indirectly affected by the current situation.
Stereotypical Dutch images of Poland from the seventeenth century defined Eastern and Western Europe
Dutch prejudices against Poles have a long history, according to literary scholar and historian Paul Hulsenboom, who will be defending his PhD thesis at Radboud University on 24 October.
Remco Hoekman named Professor by Special Appointment of Sport Sociology and Sport Policy
On 1 October Remco Hoekman will begin his three-year position as Professor by Special Appointment of Sport Sociology and Sport Policy at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Radboud University.
National Alumni Survey 2023 has started
Did you complete a Master’s degree programme at Radboud University and did you graduate between 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2022? Take part in the National Alumni Survey. In this way, we can further improve education for our future students.
Sixteen Radboud University study programmes receive Elsevier Best Studies medal
Based on Elsevier's 'Best Studies 2023', 16 study programmes at Radboud University receive a gold, silver or bronze medal. That is one medal more than last year.
A gift to Nijmegen and its citizens: two ‘luisterschalen’
Radboud University is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Together with partners and relations, the university wants to give a gift to the city of Nijmegen and its inhabitants in which reflection, curiosity and connection are central.
Recap 100th Dies Natalis
The 100th Dies Natalis took place on Tuesday 17 October in Concertgebouw De Vereeniging. The programme was inspired by the theme 'a significant impact'.
