Pilot against menstrual poverty on campus
In the coming period, students and employees of Radboud University can use menstrual products for free when they need them. These products can be found at five locations across our campus.
Register for the Opening of the Academic Year 2022 - 2023!
The Opening of the Academic Year is a gathering for all staff and students to inspire the start of the new academic year. The programme of this opening of the academic year is inspired by the theme 'chances'.
Vidi-grants for research into freshwater fish, geometry, our sense of smell and more
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) awarded eight researchers from Nijmegen a Vidi grant of 800,000 euros.
Radboud University launches plan for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
To reinforce their strategic goals, Radboud University launched its Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) strategic plan this year. It contains specific goals and interventions to promote an inclusive university community in the coming years.
Charles Timmermans appointed as professor of Experimental and Instrumental Astroparticle Physics
Charles Timmermans has been appointed as professor of Experimental and Instrumental Astroparticle Physics at the Faculty of Sciences with effect from 1 April 2022.
Birka Wicke appointed as professor of Land, Climate, and Sustainability
Birka Wicke has been appointed as professor of Land, Climate, and Sustainability at the Faculty of Sciences with effect from 1 April 2022.
MT500: Radboud University third best university for good employment practices
This year, Radboud University moved up significantly in the list of 500 Dutch organisations with the best reputation. On the general MT500 ranking we reached the 97th position, 88 places higher than last year.
Grassland bird food supply could be under threat from pesticides
Researchers have found 129 different pesticides on 23 cattle farms in Gelderland that likely have a negative impact on grassland birds.
Your university studies are not an individual activity - column Han van Krieken
Het is natuurlijk best een uitdaging om bestuurder te worden, je krijgt een behoorlijke verantwoordelijkheid. Voor een deel weet je wat je te wachten staat, maar voor een deel ook niet. Dat gold ook voor mij toen ik rector werd.
New spin-off QurieGen can have a major impact on drug development
QurieGen, a new spin-off of Radboud University that supports pharmaceutical companies in the early identification of successful drug molecules, will enable rapid decision-making during drug design cycles to determine successful drug candidates.
‘No nation is more charitable than the Netherlands’: the rise of disaster nationalism
Disasters such as floods cause a lot of suffering, but at the same time they can strengthen national identity. A certain ‘disaster nationalism’ arose in the nineteenth century, according to historian Fons Meijer, who will obtain his PhD on 28 June.
Dutch Research Council (NWO) Spinoza Prize and Stevin Prize for Klaas Landsman and Bas Bloem
This year, Radboud researchers Klaas Landsman and Bas Bloem will be awarded the Dutch Research Council (NWO) Spinoza and Stevin Prizes, respectively.
Radboud Summer School has started
Today the Radboud Summer School starts. This summer, over 1000 students from over 70 different countries will come to Nijmegen. They will attend one (or more) of 80+ courses in order to learn about a topic in the wide range of academic fields.
Free self-tests available on campus
Until June 19, students and employees of Radboud University can order free COVID-19 self-tests at www.zelftestonderwijs.nl. As of June 20, these free self-tests are available on campus and online ordering is no longer possible.
Annual report 2021: resilience in the second year of the covid-19 pandemic
The annual report 2021 of Radboud University is now available in both Dutch and English.
Pamela Ferrari appointed professor of High Energy Physics
The Italian-German particle physicist and Nikhef staff member Pamela Ferrari has been appointed professor of High Energy Physics at Radboud University in Nijmegen as of May 1.
New website live: here's what you need to know
Ru.nl has been renewed! As of 16 June, the most important information for our target groups will be offered on our new website. The conversion is phased: some of the information is (still) on the old site.
New molecule as possible link between sports and lower food consumption
Researchers of Radboud University and Standford University have discovered a molecule that might prevent obesity by suppressing food intake. The molecule is produced in our bodies from lactate and is naturally released during physical exercise.
Collaboration agreement between Radboud University and Maastricht University
On 14 June 2022, Radboud University in Nijmegen and Maastricht University signed a collaboration agreement for both education and research.
Inge Bleijenbergh appointed professor of Action Research in the field of equality, diversity, and inclusion
Inge Bleijenbergh has been appointed professor of Action Research, in particular in the field of equality, diversity, and inclusion, at the Nijmegen School of Management with effect from 1 June 2022.
