Thieves active on campus
This week, equipment has been stolen from lecture halls four times. To prevent more theft, extra surveillance has been deployed and rooms will be closed more often. If you are see something suspicious, there are several things you can do.
Will you also take action for 3FM Serious Request?
The Glass House of 3FM Serious Request will stand on Nijmegen's Grote Markt from 18 to 24 December 2023. Radboud University and wholeheartedly support this initiative. Here you can read how to set up an action.
Choosing each other - Column Daniël Wigboldus
In this column, Daniël Wigboldus reflects on the importance of diversity for Radboud University, the Netherlands, Europe and the world.
How research on voting behaviour contributes to a more nuanced picture of Islam
By understanding how Muslims participate politically, we can nuance Western European perceptions of Islam.
Disruptions to IT systems due to maintenance on Saturday 2 December
On Saturday 2 December, large-scale maintenance will be carried out on the Radboud University network. As a result, Radboud University IT systems will be disrupted a few times on that day. This may cause you inconvenience.
In memoriam Jan Giesbers (Nijmegen, 1932 – Nijmegen, 2023)
Jan Giesbers, Rector Magnificus of the then Catholic University of Nijmegen from 1982 to 1987, passed away on 14 November. He will be remembered as an administrator who steered the University through the 1980s in an amiable yet decisive manner.
Dorine Gebbink appointed as Secretary of the University
Dorine Gebbink will start on 1 December as Secretary of the University and the Supervisory Board. She will also be leading the Administration Office. After a period as deputy, she will permanently take over from Marijke Pe on 1 December.
Towards a strategy for social safety
A social safety action plan must be developed by the end of the year. You'll find an update and more information on the three aspects being worked on here.
Slight decrease in total student intake and an increase in Master’s students
This academic year (2023-2024), Radboud University has 24,042 students (as of 1 October), which is a modest decrease compared to last year. Read more about the numbers concerning the student population and intake, as well as internationalisation.
“Sustainability deserves a permanent place in the medical curriculum”
Given the close relationship between environment and health, sustainability deserves much more attention in Nijmegen's medical curriculum. That is the belief of the students behind the Green Health Week at the Medicine Faculty.
How a new healing art object appeared in the campus woods
1 November: Ten students and employees are gathered in the woods near the University Chaplaincy. Three circles have been cut out in the woods, ready to undergo a metamorphosis, with the planting of a special selection of bulbs and ferns.
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.
Programme Wellbeing Week 2023 has been revealed
The programme for Wellbeing Week has been revealed! It will take place from 27 November to 1 December. This year's theme is 'Finding comfort in discomfort'.
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.
Radboud Impact Research
From Monday 23 October to Sunday 19 November, you can take part in the Radboud Impact Research. Your opinion is needed to make our university a better place for everyone! You can find the invitation in your student email.
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.
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.
