Bert van den Brink appointed new dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
On 1 July 2025, Bert van den Brink will be appointed the new Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies. He will succeed current Dean Heleen Murre-van den Berg.
Train smarter, work safer: police training under the microscope
Training for police officers and soldiers often focuses on exceptional situations - the so-called 'split second' in which everything is decided. But in practice, this does not adequately prepare them for day-to-day work.
Radboud University at Lowlands: reaction speed after a cup of coffee
Researchers from Radboud University will join scientists from Radboudumc at Lowlands Science this year to determine whether you are a true caffeine enthusiast.
Holiday time! – Don't forget your digital security
De vakantie komt eraan! Om te ontspannen,laat je je werkspullen thuis. Dit is niet alleen goed voor je rust, maar ook voor je digitale veiligheid. Kan dit niet? Gebruik ze veilig en geef cybercriminelen geen kans om in je apparaten te neuzen.
NS railway strikes June 2025
In June, there are multiple days on which no NS trains will be running throughout the whole country due to strikes by NS staff.. This may impact your ability to reach the Radboud University campus.
Planned action against cuts cancelled due to NS strike
The nationwide action against budget cuts in education is cancelled due to a planned NS-strike. No NS-trains will be running nationwide due to the NS-strike.
Self-learning neural network cracks iconic black holes
A team of astronomers led by Michael Janssen (Radboud University, The Netherlands) predict that the black hole at the center of our Milky Way is spinning at near top speed.
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.
1.2 million euros for SPINES research project to strengthen infrastructure
Roads, the electricity grid, drinking water: the Dutch infrastructure is creaking at the seams. Supply can barely keep up with demand, but it keeps trying. Is there another way? That question is central to the SPINES research project.
Research on student well-being: ‘a lot is going well, but there are also points of concern’
The majority of students are doing well, according to the research project 'Healthy Student Life', but there are also concerning signals: moderate to high stress levels and depression symptoms, cannabis use and problematic internet use.
‘Methane emissions from drinking water purification can be reduced by 50%’
It is becoming increasingly difficult to produce sufficient drinking water, and this process also releases large amounts of methane. For his PhD thesis, microbiologist Alje Boersma found ways to reduce methane emissions by 50%.
Diversity work requires more than a plan and good intentions
Many organisations try to reduce inequality in the workplace through diversity initiatives, but effectively implementing change remains difficult. This is evident from research conducted by Nina van Douwen, who will obtain her PhD on 5 June.
First results National Student Survey 2025 released
The first results of the National Student Survey (NSE) 2025 are known. Over 7,000 Radboud University students completed the NSE this year. In this post, you can read what goes well, and what could be better.
New research highlights privacy abuse involving Meta and Yandex
An international research collaboration discovered a potential privacy abuse involving Meta and Yandex bridging persistent identifiers to browsing histories. Native Android apps, such as Facebook or Instagram, silently listen on fixed local ports.
Response to the collapse of the Schoof cabinet
With the news that coalition party PVV is withdrawing from the Schoof cabinet and the cabinet has fallen, the understandable question arises as to whether the cuts in higher education are now off the table. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Volendam street name to be changed following investigation into wartime municipal government
Radboud historians spent over four years researching the actions of municipal administrators during and immediately after the war. This even led to a new street name in Volendam. “This mayor deserves no credit.”
Why you should listen to your own people as an organisation in unstable times
Organisations that want to successfully adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment would do well to utilise the knowledge of their own employees. This is evident from research conducted by Mirjam Goudsmit and others.
Update Operational optimisation: next deep dives started
Starting in May, three new business operations pillars will start with their deep dives to investigate potential savings. These pillars are: Property & Facility services, Finance & Control, and Marketing & Communications.
What's in the space between the stars: at least space molecule CH3+
Many people imagine the space between the stars as an empty, cold infinity. In reality, it is teeming with extraordinary molecules: more than 300 different types have already been discovered.
Submit your application for a Comenius scholarship now!
The NRO recently published the themes and deadlines for the 2026 Comenius programme. We encourage you to submit an application!
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