The latest news about Radboud University.
Employees and students can find news in the news overview for staff and news overview for students.
Smart solutions for real problems: computing science students come up with ideas
In mid-January, around 120 computing science students from Radboud University's New Devices Lab presented smart solutions to real problems from real clients.
Girls cannot escape beauty ideals in beauty content on social media
Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are widely exposed to beauty content online that promotes products unsuitable for young skin - even when they are not actively seeking beauty-related information.
New name, new location: The Launch, for aspiring entrepreneurs
Since early January, Radboud University's incubator for entrepreneurship and innovation is called The Launch. And from now on, you will find The Launch in a new location: in the Forum building, on the corner of Geert Grooteplein and Heyendaalseweg.
Why Young Adult literature is not always taken seriously
Teachers could make more use of the possibilities of Young Adult (YA) literature. ‘Young Adult literature has a lot to offer and is popular among young people, but deserves more recognition,’ says researcher Linda Ackermans.
Discount on Summer School courses for students and employees
As a student, PhD, alumnus or employee of Radboud University, you receive a 15% discount on your Summer School course fee.
Impactmaker Bob Aalbers challenges you: “With small steps you can achieve a lot in the field of sustainability”
In this 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. This video: Bob Aalbers.
Frits-Joost Beekhoven van den Boezem appointed new Dean of Faculty of Law
Prof. Frits-Joost Beekhoven van den Boezem, LL.M, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law as of 1 March 2026. He will succeed Roel Schutgens, who resigned as dean on 1 March 2025.
Anneke van Vught appointed Professor by special appointment of Regional Integrated Network Care
Chief Healthcare at the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa), Anneke van Vught, has been appointed as Special Professor of Regional Integrated Network Care at Radboud university medical center.
X-ray flash from the distant universe turns out to be a supernova
For the first time, astronomers have been able to link a so-called X-ray flash from deep space to a supernova, which in turn is associated with a gamma-ray burst.
Radboud Alumni of the Year 2026: inspiring examples of social impact
Radboud University has named Pauldy Otermans, Mariano Molina, Renée Römkens and Johan Vollenbroek as Alumni of the Year 2026. Judith Holzmann receives a special mention.
Last chance: visit Radboud University in the Latijnse School
On January 31, Radboud University will be leaving the Latijnse School. So you only have a few weeks left to visit this historic building in the heart of Nijmegen, where you can find the Brain Museum and thought experiments, among other things.
Radboud University Introduction Week from August 16th to 22nd
New Radboud University students will be introduced to each other, their programs, the campus, and the city in week 34 of 2026, August 16th to 22nd. This week offers new students a clear and well-structured start to their studies.
Greener way to make ammonia with “molecular microscope”
A team of researchers at Radboud University has discovered a promising new method to make ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizers and many industrial chemicals – more efficiently and sustainably.
Radboud University receives positive assessment in Institutional Quality Assurance Audit
This spring, Radboud University participated in the Institutional Quality Assurance Audit for education. The committee that conducted this assessment gave a positive assessment of the four underlying standards of the institutional audit.
Trying to quit smoking? A workplace lottery may help
People who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a field experiment conducted by the RIVM, Radboud University and various Dutch universities.
Marcel Wintels interim Vice President of Radboud University Executive Board
Starting on 5 January 2026, Marcel Wintels (62) will be appointed interim Vice President of the Radboud University Executive Board. Read more about this appointment here.
A solid 9 for internationalisation: Radboud's Erasmus+ programme once again receives very positive assessment
With 92 out of 100 points, Radboud University's Erasmus+ programme received a “very good” score. Erasmus+ enables students and staff to gain experience abroad and is of great importance when it comes to internationalisation.
Huiqing (Jo) Zhou appointed Professor of Stem Cell Epigenomics
As of December 1, 2025, Huiqing (Jo) Zhou has been appointed Professor of Stem Cell Epigenomics at the Faculty of Science.
Number of female professors slightly on the increase
The percentage of female professors at Radboud University has increased by 0.4 percentage points. This is according to the Female Professors Monitor 2025. The monitor's reference date is 31 December, 2024.
‘Stress can have a positive effect on the immune system'
A recent study showed how stress changes behavior by using two different receptors.