The latest news about Radboud University.
Employees and students can find news in the news overview for staff and news overview for students.
NeurotechEU welcomes Western University as its first Global Partner
Western University (Canada) joins NeurotechEU as its first global (non European) partner, strengthening international collaboration in neurotechnology education and research, and student training.
ENW-M grant for research on the cortex as a learning system
A research project at Radboud University has received funding in the latest round of the ENW-M Open Competition.
Definitive decision on the future of the Radboud Honours Academy
On 8 June, the Executive Board took a final decision on the future of the Radboud Honours Academy (RHA). This means that, from September 2026, no new university-wide, interdisciplinary honours programmes will be launched.
Petra van Gurp appointed Professor of Patient participation in education and training
Internist Petra van Gurp has been appointed Professor of Patient participation in education and training at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Her work focuses on the role of patients in the education and training.
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.
Public transport strike on 24 June 2026
Public transport workers will go on strike on Wednesday 24 June 2026 during the night and morning shifts until 8.00 am. Read more on what this means for you.
Environmental regulations reduces emissions, but impact on climate is limited
The good news: when environmental rules pressure one company, the effect can spread through shared boardroom ties, leading connected firms to reduce emissions too. The bad news: the positive impact on the climate is limited.
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NWO grant for research into data sharing for the energy transition
Four research projects are set to begin thanks to KIC funding from the call ‘Data sharing for the energy transition: socio-technical challenges’, including a project led by researchers from Radboud University.
Getty Huisman-de Waal appointed Professor of Appropriate surgical care
Researcher Getty Huisman-de Waal has been appointed Professor of Appropriate surgical care at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Central to her work is the question: which care is truly necessary, and which is not?
Michiel Warlé appointed as professor of Translational Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeon Michiel Warlé has been appointed as professor of Translational Vascular Surgery at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. His research focuses on improving treatment for vascular disease.
Ingrid van Dijk appointed professor of Economic, Social and Demographic History
As of September 1, 2026, Ingrid van Dijk has been appointed professor of Economic, Social and Demographic History, at the Faculty of Arts.
Initial results of the National Student Survey 2026 announced
On Wednesday 27 May, the initial results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSE) were published by the Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze (National centre for study choice)
The Launch, a meeting place for budding entrepreneurs on the Radboud campus, has officially opened
The Launch – located in the Forum building, on the corner of Geert Grooteplein and Heyendaalseweg – helps students, PhD candidates, researchers and alumni to start their own businesses.
Results University Elections 2026
From 18 to 22 May, the elections for the student participation councils took place. After an exciting election period, the results were announced on Thursday, 28 May 2026. Check out the results here.
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Digitization project for civil records in the Caribbean receives NWO grant
The project “Handwritten Archival Data Structuring with Recognition Extra squared” (HANDS-RX²), led by Björn Quanjer of Radboud University, has received a grant from NWO.
Language matters: inclusive searching in the University Library catalogue
RUQuest will display respectful alternatives for subject headings that are considered offensive, discriminatory or outdated. With this change, the University Library aims to contribute to inclusive searching and a more conscious use of language.
Collaboration projects with University of Glasgow awarded funding
Seven collaborative projects have been selected to receive funding up to a maximum of £20,000 per project by the Radboud-Glasgow Collaboration Fund. The funded teams will work on their projects between May 2026 and July 2027.
Recap Dies Natalis 2026
Radboud University celebrated its 103rd anniversary on Thursday 21 May. The programme centred on the theme of ‘connecting’: the relationship between science, the region and a liveable future, and the role that everyone can play within this.
Knowledge institutions call on minister to evacuate students and academics from Gaza
Radboud University has sent an open letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen. In the letter, administrators call on the ministry to put forward students and academics from Gaza who wish to study or work in the Netherlands for evacuation.
How the Jeugdjournaal boosts children’s political engagement
After watching the election debate on the NOS Jeugdjournaal, children viewed the participating politicians more positively and considered the topics discussed to be more important. This is according to research by Lott Fransen of Radboud University.