The Radboud Academy team

The team at Radboud Academy serves as the central point of contact for Lifelong Learning for highly educated professionals, companies, organizations, and internal and external partners. We bring together the strengths within the university to address the learning needs of society, bridging the gap between society and science.

We would like to introduce our team to you by posing to them the question, “How do you keep growing and developing?”

How do you keep growing and developing?

Portrait of Elles Droppers

From my connecting role, I can learn something valuable from everyone.

Elles Droppers works as a Senior Marketingcommunications. | E: elles.droppers [at] ru.nl | T: 024 - 36 12 911

Portrait of Goof Claessen

The learning experience becomes richer when you assign it a particular smell, colour, song or taste.

Goof Claessen works as a Programme Coordinator Lifelong Learning. | E: goof.claessen [at] ru.nl | T: 024 - 36 12 677

Portait of Hilde Hameetman

In addition to developing my professional side, I also think it is very important to learn who I am and what I like.

Hilde Hameetman works as a Student-assistant Office and Marketingcommunications. | E: hilde.hameetman [at] ru.nl

Portrait of Iris Koops

I feel comfortable precisely when I can feel a healthy amount of tension.

Iris Koops works as a Student-assistant marketingcommunications. | E: iris.koops [at] ru.nl

Portrait of Inez Zondag

I see personal development as a life-long process. Going outside your comfort zone to take the next step.

Inez Zondag works as a Program Manager Lifelong Learning. | E: inez.zondag [at] ru.nl | T: 024 - 36 12 677

Portrait of Janneke van der Leest

Every now and then, as a professional, you could do with a bit of maintenance.

Janneke van der Leest works as a Programme Coordinator Lifelong Learning. | E: janneke.vanderleest [at] ru.nl | T: 024 - 36 20 140

Portrait of Jorn ten Brink

I regularly ask myself the question: to what extent does my work contribute to a better world?

Jorn ten Brink works as a Programme Coordinator Lifelong Learning. | E: jorn.tenbrink [at] ru.nl | T: 06 - 39 68 33 07

Portrait of Lynn Arink

I hope - just like my grandmother - to continue to be able to celebrate all the wonderful developments that I am yet to experience.

Lynn Arink works as a Marketingcommunications specialist. | E: lynn.arink [at] ru.nl | T: 06 - 31 13 26 74

Portrait of Sophie Gersjes

It is the very situations that I found nerve-wracking that have given me the most.

Sophie Gersjes works as a Programme Coordinator Lifelong Learning & Junior Contentspecialist. | E: sophie.gersjes [at] ru.nl | T: 024 - 36 12 677

'Learn from failure' in Scrabble-letters

5 Tips to help you learn a language

Are you busy with or planning on learning a new language? Tackle it smartly with these 5 tips from our experts.

Foto van sollicitatiegesprek

Inclusive communication is more than gender-neutral language

A growing number of organisations strive to create a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Inclusive communication is essential in this context. But why is it so important? And how do you do it?

Photo Annemieke with a group of her students

Why bother to learn Dutch during a temporary stay in the Netherlands?

It is not strictly necessary to learn Dutch during your time in the Netherlands. So, why would you spend time and energy on that crazy language with those weird sounds, if you don’t plan on spending the rest of your life here?