The latest news about Radboud University.
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Heino Falcke appointed to European committee for renewal of ERC Scientific Council
Heino Falcke, Professor of Astrophysics at Radboud University, has been appointed as a member of the Identification Committee of the European Research Council (ERC). This new European committee will nominate members for the ERC Scientific Council.
How researchers are working to prevent a new pandemic
More than six years after the first infection, the coronavirus pandemic no longer seems to pose a threat. But other viruses could threaten public health. That is why scientists are already working on treatments for potential future pandemics.
Three new KNAW members from Radboud University and Radboudumc
Mark Dingemanse, Ronald van Rij and Michiel Vermeulen have been appointed as new members of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen (KNAW).
Stereotypes - Blog Laura van Niftrik
Laura van Niftrik discusses the number of female professors in the Netherlands and puts it to the test. Read more about her experiences in this blog.
NWO grant for research into next-generation brain-inspired computing
A consortium led by the University of Groningen has been awarded a grant of €9 million from the long-term programme of the NWO Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC).
Royal honours for Radboud employees
Five employees from Radboud University and Radboudumc received royal honours at the annual ‘lintjesregen’ (honours ceremony) on the occasion of Koningsdag (King's Day) 2026 for their exceptional scientific and/or societal achievements.
Extreme stability in ultrafast nanomagnetism aids the development of faster data storage
For the first time, researchers have mapped how the boundaries of magnetic nanostructures behave on extremely short timescales. The work of physicist Johan Mentink of Radboud University shows that these boundaries are more stable than thought.
NWO-ENW-M grants for research on magnetic materials and singular foliations
Two research projects from Radboud University have received funding in the latest round of the Open Competition ENW-M.
Methane-consuming microorganisms are more selective than previously thought: they prefer carbon monoxide
Research by microbiologists Reinier Egas and Cornelia Welte of Radboud University shows that many methane-consuming microorganisms actually prefer carbon monoxide over methane. When carbon monoxide is present, they consume far less methane.
New theory explains the behavior of magnetic skyrmions
Researchers have developed a new theory that describes the behavior of magnetic skyrmions on ultrafast timescales. Until now, this was only possible using computationally demanding atomistic simulations.
More hedges lead to more insects – even in relatively green agricultural areas
Field margins where hedges have been planted attract twice as many insects as those without hedges. This is according to research by ecologist Robin Lexmond at Radboud University.
Paul van der Wielen appointed professor of Microbial Ecology of Water Systems
Paul van der Wielen is per 1 februari 2026 benoemd tot bijzonder hoogleraar Microbiële Ecologie van Watersystemen aan de Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica. Deze leerstoel wordt gefinancierd door KWR Water Research Institute.
Annual review - blog Sijbrand de Jong
Each month, one of the FB members writes about a current topic. This month, Dean Sijbrand de Jong talks about annual reviews.
Mining a methane-degrading bioreactor for protein rubies
Scientists have found a new type of iron-storing protein in a mixture of microbes containing methane-degraders.
Researchers create quantum liquid from ultracold molecules for the first time
Researchers from Radboud University and Columbia University (US) have for the first time created droplets of ultracold molecules. The results have been published in Nature.
Paul Bodelier appointed professor of Functional Microbial Ecology
As of February 1, 2026, Paul Bodelier has been appointed professor of Functional Microbial Ecology at the Faculty of Sciences.
Christine Mohrmann Stipend for ten female PhD candidates
Ten female PhD candidates from Radboud University received a Christine Mohrmann Stipend on 24 February. The aim of the stipend is to encourage PhD candidates to continue their academic careers after the completion of their thesis.
Researchers discover geometric movement pattern of grain boundaries
Researchers from Radboud University and Utrecht University have discovered how grain boundaries in crystalline materials move according to a geometric pattern. This discovery may in the future help in developing stronger materials.
Africa Millimetre Telescope to bring black holes into sharper focus for movies
An international consortium led by Radboud University has secured a contract agreement for the construction of a radio telescope that will become the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) in Namibia.
Freshwater fish are more resilient to rising temperatures than marine fish
Fish that live in rivers, ditches, and streams are better able to withstand warming water than fish in the sea. This is the conclusion of research by ecologist Wilco Verberk of Radboud University.