The latest news about Radboud University.
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Change requires professionals who can bridge the gaps between sectors
Complex issues affecting the world: how does an organisation tackle them? There is a need for professionals who bring together different perspectives and who translate these into concrete change in practice. Global Challenges trains such changemakers
Gym gap investigated: a third of bookings end up on the bench
Thirty per cent of people who plan to visit a gym do not turn up. This is according to a study of gym data carried out by researchers at Radboud University and the RIVM, published today in the economics journal ESB.
‘Every part of us was already there at the time of the Big Bang’
The probability that we would never have existed is far greater than the probability that we do exist, argues astrophysicist Heino Falcke in his new book 'Tussen Oerknal en Apocalyps' (in Dutch and German).
Nijmegen Municipality visits Radboud University and Radboud university medical center
On Wednesday 9 September, the Mayor and Municipal Executive and a delegation from Nijmegen City Council visited the campus at the invitation of Radboud university medical center and Radboud University.
Manufacturing of the World's Most Powerful Human MRI Magnet has started
The medical technology company Neoscan Solutions has begun production of the 14-Tesla magnet that forms the heart of the DYNAMIC project. The magnet is expected to be installed at Radboud University in 2027.
Saloua El Messaoudi Appointed Professor of Cardiovascular inflammation and prevention
Cardiologist Saloua El Messaoudi has been appointed Professor of Cardiovascular Inflammation and Prevention at Radboud university medical center and Radboud University. She is an expert in cardiovascular imaging.
Recommendation on sustainable collaboration
Radboud University’s sustainability ambitions require a critical assessment of the external partnerships the university enters into.
SPAR and Refter vandalised
This morning, a confused individual verbally abused a member of the housekeeping staff and subsequently vandalised the windows of the campus SPAR and the Refter.
More grip on smart devices? Why legislation falls short
From smart vacuum cleaners and doorbell cameras to complex medical equipment in hospitals: many, many devices around us are connected to the internet. But are we adequately protected against the risks this brings with it?
Fresh laundry scent leads to higher spending on second-hand clothes
The scent of fresh laundry in a shop encourages people to spend more on second-hand clothes than the scent of citrus or the typical scent of second-hand clothes does. This is according to research by Radboud University.
Public transport strike on 9 September 2026
Public transport workers will be on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Find out here what this means for you.
ERC Starting Grants for research into language acquisition, young planets and more
Four researchers at Radboud University will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). They will receive a grant of rougly 1.5 million euros, which will allow them to form their own research groups and expand their research.
Jeroen Hermanides appointed Professor of Anesthesia and value-based health care
Anesthesiologist Jeroen Hermanides has been appointed Professor of Anesthesia and value-based health care. His research focuses on how perioperative care can be made more effective, sustainable, and efficient.
Sylvia van der Burg-Vermeulen appointed professor of Work-focused networked care
Sylvia van der Burg-Vermeulen has been appointed professor of Work-focused Networked Care at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. In her new role, she will focus on advancing work-focused healthcare.
‘Radiation from nothing’ is what Maths says too
Black holes will eventually evaporate due to Hawking radiation. Neither for the location of particle formation nor for their production in general, the abstract concept of the so-called event horizon is of crucial importance.
Winners of the Radboud Team Science Award 2026 announced
The Executive Board of Radboud University presents this Team Science Award annually to give greater recognition and appreciation to collaboration in research.
Campus Detachering expands offering to include student jobs outside the university
Campus Detachering is expanding its range of student jobs. In addition to vacancies on campus, students will soon be able to apply for relevant part-time jobs at organisations outside Radboud University.
NWO Open Technology funding for research into polyamides
Chemist Kevin Neumann has received an NWO Open Technology grant of €917,000. Together with Dominik Schauenburg of Maastricht University he will use the funding to develop a new technology for the automated and programmable synthesis of polyamides.
This auction is giving works of art from Radboud University a new life
To give artworks from the Radboud University collection a new lease of life and to manage the collection more effectively, over 1,000 artworks will be auctioned in October. ‘This is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of Radboud’s history.’
Dutch universities launch campaign on bequests to science and young talent
On Monday 31 August, Dutch universities and their university foundations - like the Radboud Foundation - are launching a campaign highlighting the opportunity to contribute to scientific research, education and talent development through a will.