The latest news about Radboud University.
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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.
ERC Synergy Grant for research on chemical transformations
Jana Roithová from Radboud University will receive an ERC Synergy Grant for research on chemical catalysis. The Synergy Grants are the largest grants from the European Research Council (ERC).
Hanny Pijnenborg appointed professor of Gynecological oncology
Gynecological oncologist Hanny Pijnenborg has been appointed Professor of Gynecological oncology at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Through her research, she aims to improve care for women with gynecological tumors.
NWO grants for research into particle accelerators, energy systems and more
Two consortium projects involving researchers from Radboud University have received funding from NWO.
Popularity remains important among young adults too. ‘Not just something for children.’
For children and adolescents, it is often important to be popular or liked. But young adults also appear to attach importance to how they are perceived within the group, says developmental psychologist Nina Chmielowice-Szymanski.
Biodiversity restoration remains limited without a guiding vision from the government
The Dutch government often points to local partnerships to stimulate biodiversity restoration. However, the impact of such initiatives is too limited, because the causes of biodiversity loss must first be addressed at a higher level of government.
Chamber of Commerce and Radboud University bridge the gap between science and practice: Data as a compass for better service
How can we ensure that more employees are able to work in a data-driven way and translate data into opportunities to improve our services? the Chamber of Commerce found the answer at Radboud University.
‘Clearer legal framework needed regarding liability for corporate climate reporting’
Companies that publish climate targets find themselves in a challenging legal quandary, argues Daniella Strik in her inaugural lecture as Professor of International Litigation.
“Mind Reading”: Creating Images from Brain Activity
By analyzing brain waves, researchers at Radboud University – including neuroscientist Thirza Dado – have managed to reconstruct, with surprising accuracy, images that test subjects were viewing.
The 3 rudest political television debates
Communication scientist Jonathan van 't Riet researched political rudeness in Dutch television debates from 1981 to 2023. His conclusion: the tone is harsher than ever.
Defending democracy begins with courage
Democracy is under pressure worldwide. Joep van Lit investigated how democracy can be defended – by politicians and citizens alike. He will receive his PhD from Radboud University on 31 October
NWO Vidi grants for research into inequality, ammoniac and the reading life of teens
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has awarded thirteen Nijmegen researchers Vidi funding of up to 850,000 euros. This will allow them to develop their own line of research and set up a research group over the next five years.
How the media changed Dutch democracy: from educating to debating
Opinion polls, debates and interviews with ordinary citizens: television, radio and other media are once again going all out for the elections. Many of these new media practices originated between 1945 and 1980, according to Solange Ploeg's thesis.
Radboud University and other universities are challenging budget cuts in court: "You can't just break an agreement."
All Dutch universities have initiated legal proceedings against the Ministry of Education over cuts to starter and incentive grants. Radboud University, along with Tilburg University, initiated these proceedings.