The latest news about Radboud University.
Employees and students can find news in the news overview for staff and news overview for students.
Improved navigation and new homepage for RU.nl
As of today, RU.nl has a revamped homepage and improved navigation. Visitors can find information for different target groups at a glance. Information for staff and students is also easier to access.
Degraded peatlands emit nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as previously thought
For the first time, researchers from Radboud University have produced a detailed, high-resolution map of peatlands in the EU, showing that these areas emit twice as much greenhouse gases than previously thought.
New European Research Prize Recognises Breakthrough on the Origins of Earth’s Building Blocks
The elements that form our planet and our bodies originate from cataclysmic collisions between stars. This insight has earned the ENGRAVE collaboration, which includes researchers from Radboud University, the first ever ‘Into Change Award’.
Impact Maker Tom van Onna challenges you: “Are you using your talent to tackle the right problem?”
In this brand-new series Impact Makers, a Radboud University student or staff member is placed in the spotlight each month. They show how they are working on sustainability not only on campus, but also in their personal lives.
Ombuds officers: 'Investigation into events around protests on 7 May completed'
Today, Thursday 27 November, the ombuds officers of Radboud University presented the Facts Account of Protests 7 May 2025 to the Executive Board, the Board of Deans and the representative advisory bodies of Radboud University.
Research: LHBTIQA+ people from Gelderland and Overijssel feel less safe in public spaces than in 2023
New research by Vizier and Radboud University shows that LGBTIQA+ people in Gelderland and Overijssel feel less safe and accepted than they did two years ago. They feel particularly unsafe in public spaces.
Radboud University tackles teacher shortage: ‘The professionalisation of teachers is a collective task’
A powerful wind of change is blowing through the educational landscape. With numerous initiatives, substantial investments and a shared sense of urgency, now is the time to work together to take the professionalisation of teachers to the next level.
Keuzegids 2026: Radboud University remains second best general university
For the fifth year in a row, Radboud University is the second best general university in the Netherlands according to the Keuzegids Universiteiten.
Developments demonstrations on campus
In this current overview you will find the latest developments regarding the demonstrations on the Radboud University campus. The latest update is at the top.
How a chatbot can give (ethical) advice on how to quit smoking
Can a chatbot help you quit smoking, or in making safer choices in sexual health? Research by Erkan Başar shows that it’s possible – but only if the chatbot is given context and structure in advance by actual medical professionals.
Radboud chemists are working with companies and robots on the transition from oil-based to bio-based materials
Chemical products are still often based on fossil raw materials. Radboud scientists are contributing to the ‘materials transition’ towards products made from biobased raw materials. Robots and AI are assisting in this process.
Refugees who can start their own business feel respected by society
Refugees who are able to start their own business after arriving in the Netherlands feel more respected by society, research by Samaneh Khademi of Radboud University shows.
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Executive Board President's response to premature ending of Radboud Reflects Meeting
Read the response of the Executive Board's President to the premature ending of the Radboud Reflects meeting.
Cor Allaart appointed as Professor of Cardiology
Cardiologist Cor Allaart has been appointed Professor of Cardiology, with a focus on Electrophysiology at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. He improves care for people with cardiac arrhythmias.
National Alumni Survey 2025 kicks off: your opinion matters!
How do our alumni experience their careers and the relevance of their education to the job market? We are investigating this with the National Alumni Survey, which runs from 22 October to 18 January.
23,383 students at Radboud University; decrease in bachelor's programs, increase in master's programs
This academic year (2025-2026), a total of 23,383 students (reference date October 1st) are studying at Radboud University. This is 513 fewer students than during the previous academic year, a decrease of 2.1%.
Learning a new language often goes wrong with pronunciation and head movements
Adults learning another language often tend to continue using the intonation of their native language. This causes them to make mistakes in the new language: incorrect intonation can change the meaning of a word or sentence.
The Medical University of Innsbruck joins NeurotechEU – expanding the alliance to Austria
NeurotechEU, the European University of Brain and technology includes, from now on, the Medical University of Innsbruck. This strengthens NeurotechEU’s network across Europe.
Dangers of direct selling and network marketing are rarely mentioned in research
Many people still fall for new forms of network marketing that, despite their products, strongly resemble pyramid schemes. However, scientific research is remarkably lenient in its assessment of this business model.
Brigitte van der Heijden appointed as professor by special appointment of Trauma-related hand surgery
Plastic surgeon Brigitte van der Heijden has been appointed as professor by special appointment of Trauma-related hand surgery at Radboud university medical center and Radboud University.