Boys perform less well in secondary school than girls because of 'bad friends'
Secondary school boys get lower grades than girls and this is partly due to the fact that their friends are more likely to misbehave at school. That is the conclusion of a research study conducted by educational sociologist Margriet van Hek.
Internationalisation in balance
Dutch universities are taking steps to bring more balance to internationalisation in higher education. For Radboud University, this means that controlled growth in the number of international students is possible in the coming years.
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.
NWO Domain Science-M grants for research into polymers, hydrogels and the universe
Five research projects by researchers from Radboud University have received a grant in the new round of the Open Competition Domain Science-M programme.
Dates of major maintenance of ICT systems in academic year 2025-2026 announced
Each year, a number of dates are set to carry out major maintenance on Radboud University's central ICT systems. Please be aware that on these dates central ICT facilities will be (temporarily) interrupted.
Strategy development 2025-2031: the first steps have been taken
At the Management Day on 8 April 75 colleagues from across the organisation discussed the themes crucial to the University's success in the coming years.
Alumni Career Insights: find out where Radboud alumni end up
As a Radboud lecturer or staff member, do you want to know what kind of work our master's graduates end up doing? The new Alumni Career Insights dashboard, based on data from the National Alumni Survey, offers valuable insights.
How neat is your workplace?
Remember the golden rule of "clean desk and clear screen" every time you leave your workstation. Be aware of information every day, because your knowledge is worth its weight in gold.
In the lecture hall or online: students perform equally well
For academic performance, it doesn’t matter whether students attend a lecture in person, stream it, or watch it later. The key is that they choose for themselves and actively participate. This is shown by research from Tilburg and Radboud University.
Learn to respond to undesirable behaviour: Active Bystander Training
Want to know how to recognise and effectively deal with undesirable behaviour in the workplace? During the Active Bystander Training you will learn how to respond appropriately.
Radboud University disappointed in continuation of budget cuts and takes case to court
On 8 April, the Dutch Senate approved the cabinet's budget cuts to higher education. Radboud University considers the decision unlawful and therefore wants to take it to court.
Meeting on international cooperation ended early
On Monday 7 April, a meeting at Radboud University that was scheduled to last an hour ended after just twenty minutes.
The green excuses of tech companies that ‘solve’ the climate problem
Tech companies like Google, Apple and Amazon have often been criticized for their environmental impact. They respond by presenting themselves as the solution in the climate crisis. That is the finding of culture scholar Rianne Riemens.
NWO grants for research into ethical AI in healthcare
Two projects investigating how AI is used in healthcare and other sectors have received a grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates
Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on Thursday 3 April. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
Grant for research into plant breeding, removal of clots
NWO is making 4.9 million euros available for application-oriented research projects. Six projects can get underway thanks to this contribution, including two projects from Radboud University and Radboud university medical center.
A dialogue about the recommendation of the International Partnerships Advisory Committee
At the request of the Executive Board, the International Partnerships Advisory Committee has submitted a preliminary recommendation. You can read more about this recommendation here.
Presentation of University Education Awards 2024
The winners of the University Education Awards 2024 have been announced. The senior prize went to Angela Wigger. The talent award went to Olivia Guest and Jelle Hilbers. The winners received a certificate and a cash prize of €3,000.
Michael Veder and Hansko Broeksteeg join the Board of the Faculty of Law
The Executive Board has appointed Michael Veder as interim dean of the Faculty of Law (until 1 November) and Hansko Broeksteeg as interim vice dean (until 1 January).
How the far right puts religion at the centre of the debate on immigration
Europeans are becoming less and less religious, while religion is playing an ever-increasing role in discussions on immigration, according to Kirsten Smeets, who will be defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University on 2 April.
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