The latest news about Radboud University.
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GenDI Retreat 2026
The GenDI committee came together for a once-in-two-years GenDI Retreat to discuss topics in-depth. Through the GenDI Retreat, we were able to see what needs more reflection in the future and on what we can build through concrete action points.
Huygens Diversity Lecture: Prof. dr. van der Heijden
The Huygens Diversity Lecture on Monday 18 May drew a full and notably diverse audience as Prof. dr. Margriet van der Heijden delivered an engaging talk titled ‘Women in the History of Quantum Physics: Beyond Knabenphysik’.
Huygens Diversity Lecture: Prof. dr. Ellen van den Bogaard
On 30 March 2026, Prof. dr. Ellen van den Bogaard, full professor innovative experimental and translational dermatology, presented ‘The blessing and curse of life in the fast lane’ on navigating academia as a woman and first-generation student.
Huygens Diversity Lecture: Prof. dr. Alexander Serebrenik
On Monday 20 October 2025, prof. dr. Alexander Serebrenik, professor of Social Software Engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology, presented ‘Diversity and inclusion in software engineering - from the classroom to the workplace’.
Huygens Diversity Lecture: Prof. dr. Yvonne Benschop
On Monday 31 March 2025, prof. dr. Yvonne Benschop gave a lecture as part of the Huygens Diversity Lecture series. Read more about her lecture.
Call Open: Radboud Gateway Fellowship
The Radboud Gateway Fellowship provides bachelor and master students with the opportunity to join the Faculty of Science for an internship.
Diversity Day at the Faculty of Science
On 1 October 2024, Radboud University organised the annual Diversity Day. The Gender and Diversity Committee of the Faculty of Science hosted a quiz during the faculty lunch, dedicated to themes on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Diversity Lecture: Jessica Dempsy
The Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Faculty of Science (GenDI) kicked-off their Diversity Lecture series. On 10 October, Prof. Dr Jessica Dempsy (ASTRON) gave an inspiring talk on objectivity, biases and inclusive practices.
Jo Zhou new Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Committee chair
Dr. Jo Huiqing Zhou (RIMLS-Science) has been appointed as new chair of the Gender and Diversity committee of the Faculty of Science.
Annual Gender and Diversity Day: Significance of Role Models
On 23 May 2023, the Gender and Diversity Committee of the Faculty of Science held its well-attended annual Gender and Diversity Day. The event explored the importance of role models from various perspectives.
First Radboud Gateway Fellowship students joined the Faculty of Science
The Radboud Gateway Fellowship, launched to increase scientific diversity, successfully hosted four interns this summer. Applications for summer 2024 are open until 31 January 2024. The fellowship covers flight, accommodation, and visa costs.
Radboud Gateway fellowship Faculty of Science launched
To increase diversity and access points to science, the Radboud Gateway fellowships have been established. It gives students from countries with less access to facilities the opportunity to work for 1–3 months in one of the Faculty of Science labs.