The latest news about Radboud University.
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Use of police dog against protesting student on 7 May 2025 unjustified
On 7 May 2025, a pro-Palestinian demonstration took place on campus of Radboud University, during which an activist student suffered serious injuries as a result of being bitten by a police dog. Read the Public Prosecution Service's conclusion here.
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates
Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on 24 February. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
Science Park Nijmegen: breeding ground for talent, a key link in the region
The Radboud University campus also offers space for knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship. There are currently 65 companies located at the Science Park. All signals are green for growth and development, according to project leader Mathijs Buddingh’.
Africa Millimetre Telescope to bring black holes into sharper focus for movies
An international consortium led by Radboud University has secured a contract agreement for the construction of a radio telescope that will become the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) in Namibia.
Social safety: students and staff see slight improvements and provide valuable input for next steps
Radboud University conducted another survey on social safety. More than two hundred students and staff shared their opinions, revealing some improvements compared to the baseline measurement from early 2025.
Freshwater fish are more resilient to rising temperatures than marine fish
Fish that live in rivers, ditches, and streams are better able to withstand warming water than fish in the sea. This is the conclusion of research by ecologist Wilco Verberk of Radboud University.
Elephants avoid humans far more than baboons, waterbucks, or antelopes
Wild animal species respond very differently to human development, and they use ecological corridors in agricultural and urban areas in distinct ways. This emerges from research in Botswana by ecologist Marlee Tucker of Radboud University.
Keuzegids Masters 2026: two Master's programmes are excellent, 14 master's programmes score above average
In the new Keuzegids Masters 2026 students rate 14 Master's programmes at Radboud University above average compared to the national average. Two Master's programmes has also been rated as excellent.
Vici grants for research into obesity, gender-related violence, and digitisation
Three scientists from Radboud University have each received a Vici research grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). This will allow Esther Aarts, Marieke van den Brink and Tamar Sharon further research in their fields.
VR game helps police officers manage stress better
Training police officers with a virtual‑reality game can significantly improve their ability to regulate stress, even in realistic situations. The VR game, developed at Radboud University, has been integrated into several police training programmes.
Subsidy for research using microorganisms to recycle critical metals
Microbiologist Martyna Glodowska is working on a way to recover critical metals from waste materials such as e-waste, by using the power of microorganisms and biogeochemical processes.
How do you ensure that vocational students also feel at home at university?
Liefst 4,6 procent van alle mbo-studenten behaalt uiteindelijk een universitair diploma, maar hoe gaan we met deze studenten om? Gedragswetenschapper Michelle Baars onderzocht of en hoe het mbo-stigma stapelaars beïnvloedt.
Ultrasound gives the brain a nudge in the right direction
Neuroscientist Soha Farboud of the Donders Institute at Radboud University has succeeded in adjusting activity in specific brain areas using a new technique.
Radboud University and Maastricht University are training the agrifood professionals of the future in Venlo
Sustainable food production can't happen without innovation. To train the agricultural professionals of the future, who are biologically and technically skilled, the Master's programme in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering will start in September.
Alumnus Rob Jetten new Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Rob Jetten, the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, studied Public Administration at Radboud University between 2005 and 2011. He is not the first Radboud alumnus to become Prime Minister.
Here's what's happening at Radboud University around International Women's Day
8 March is International Women's Day. As every year, Radboud University is hosting several activities focusing on equality, safety, emancipation and visibility of women. See what's happening on campus (and beyond) around International Women's Day.
Largest Ever Radio Sky Survey Maps the Universe in Unprecedented Detail
An international collaboration using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) has unveiled an exceptionally detailed radio sky map. Marijke Haverkorn from Radboud University contributed to this study.
Radboud Fund Enables research into the role of assistance dogs
In February 2026, a new research project was launched examining the functioning and role of assistance dogs for people with occupational post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Do your research on Lowlands
Good news for anyone who would love to be at Lowlands but doesn’t have musical talent: the festival is looking for scientists who want to conduct on‑site research. Registration is now open, and Radboud University is ready to support you.
Young people on social media: “Listen to us, too”
There is much debate about the role of social media in young people's lives. But what do adolescents themselves think about it? In any case, they feel they are not being listened to enough, according to a new study by Radboud University.