The latest news about Radboud University.
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Young people on social media: “Listen to us, too”
There is much debate about the role of social media in young people's lives. But what do adolescents themselves think about it? In any case, they feel they are not being listened to enough, according to a new study by Radboud University.
Judith Holler appointed Professor of Communication in Multimodal Social Interaction
As of November 1, 2025, Judith Holler has been appointed Professor of Communication in Multimodal Social Interaction at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Which scientist will have a very own Klokhuis episode?
Economist Jorgo Goossens and historians Lotte Jensen and Adriaan Duiveman are in the running for the Klokhuis Science Prize. An episode of Klokhuis will be made with the winner.
Update on Business Operations Savings Programme
Radboud University is facing a big challenge when it comes to savings. Due to lower revenues from the government, declining student numbers and increasing costs, Radboud University needs to deploy its resources more efficiently and reduce costs.
Seal pup communication is more similar to that of humans than previously thought
Common seal pups communicate in ways that are more similar to humans than previously thought. This is shown by research conducted by biologist Koen de Reus, who will defend his PhD thesis on this topic at Radboud University.
InScience: Sex and Love in Media and the Magic of Love
From 3 to 8 March, the InScience science film festival will take place in Nijmegen, and this year’s theme is love. Researchers Serena Daalmans and Sándor Chardonnens will speak about love and sex in the media, and about magical love.
Responsible engagement with generative AI: nine rules
Generative AI tools offer increasing opportunities to support and enrich our work. Radboud University sees this as an opportunity, but at the same time there are risks involved. That is why it is important to engage responsibly with generative AI.
New LibKey functionality shows availability of scientific publications as PDFs
For employees, LibKey Nomad will be available from 16 February; students will be able to use it from 5 March.
Pay gap among academics does not stop at university
The pay gap between men and women does not disappear when they leave university, even with a PhD. In fact, immediately after obtaining their doctorate, women already start with an average disadvantage of 171 euros per month.
Surviving slavery: family ties were vital
Young children who grew up in slavery on Surinamese plantations were much more likely to die if they were without a mother. This is evident from a historical analysis of Surinamese slave registers.
From Estimates to Reality: Multi-Gas Sensing on a Single Photonic Chip
Not estimates, but measurements of gas emissions. This helps to better understand where the environmental impact lies. Scientists are working together at the One Planet Research Centre to develop such a measuring instrument, which is urgently needed.
More social support can sometimes lead to more – and sometimes to less – use of mental health care
Social support plays a crucial role in both accessing appropriate care and in scaling care down. Beckers will defend his PhD thesis at Radboud University on 13 February.
Prayer rooms on campus during Ramadan
Ramadan start this week. For many Muslims, this is a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. There are several quiet rooms on our campus that can be used for prayer.
A community of worth and values - Column José Sanders
In this column José Sanders discusses the new strategy for Radboud University.
Students Willem Bennenbroek and Marieke van Hoof challenge you: “If you choose where your interest in sustainability lies, you can do a lot.”
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: Willem and Marieke.
Everyone unconsciously adapts their communication for children – including autistic adults
When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments are more difficult for autistic people, but new research shows that this group can initiatially keep up.
Connected for Impact: Radboud University prioritises connection
In the coming years, Radboud University will prioritise connection inside and outside the university, across disciplines, and explicitly seek cooperation with partners outside the university. That is the heart of the new 2026-2031 institutional plan.
Alumnus Rob Jetten new Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Rob Jetten, the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, studied Public Administration at Radboud University between 2005 and 2011. He is not the first Radboud alumnus to become Prime Minister.
Five tips for the InScience 2026 science film festival
From 3 to 8 March 2026, the InScience Film Festival will once again take place in Nijmegen. There you can discover dozens of science films, in-depth talks, experiments and art installations. The theme of this edition is “The Things We Do For Love”.
Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics
Jai Prakash has been appointed as Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics at Radboudumc / Radboud University. Prakash specializes in cancer biology, nanotechnology and bio‑engineering.