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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.
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 Center to develop such a measuring instrument, which is urgently needed.
‘Anyone interested in semicon has a bright future ahead of them in this region’
The Arnhem-Nijmegen region is an important link in the semiconductor industry in the Netherlands and therefore also in an international context. What is Radboud University's role as a knowledge partner in the semiconductor sector in the region?
Launch of Neuromorphic Computing NL: The Netherlands Takes the Next Step Towards Energy-Efficient AI and Digital Autonomy
Digital Holland (formerly Topsector ICT) is launching Neuromorphic Computing NL (NC-NL), a new coalition that brings together partners from industry, knowledge institutions and government.
Team Science Award 2025 goes to SLIME research project team
The SLIME research project team has been named the winner of the Faculty of Science's Team Science Award 2025. The award, which has been presented annually since 2019, was established to recognise and highlight exceptional team achievements.
Bas van de Meerakker receives Physica Prize 2026
Bas van de Meerakker, Professor of Spectroscopy of Cold Molecules at Radboud University, has been awarded the Physica Prize 2026. The Physica Prize is the most prestigious distinction for a physicist working in the Netherlands.
Radboud researchers observe self-Induced Floquet states in a magnet for the first time
Physicists at Radboud University, Université Paris-Saclay, and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have experimentally demonstrated for the first time that Floquet states can occur in a magnet without the use of an external stimulus.
Greener way to make ammonia with “molecular microscope”
A team of researchers at Radboud University has discovered a promising new method to make ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizers and many industrial chemicals – more efficiently and sustainably.
Radboud researchers receive KWF grant for cancer research
Researchers Christian Büll, Paul Kouwer (Radboud University) and Marleen Ansems (Radboudumc) have received a grant from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) and Alpe d'HuZes for their cancer research.
ENW-XS grants for five Radboud researchers
Radboud researchers Konstantina Kilteni, Willem Velema, Daniela Wilson, Dina in 't Zandt and Maria Landinez Macias receive an ENW-XS grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
Antibiotic resistance: an urgent problem, but one that can be solved
Antibiotic resistance has been a growing problem for years. However, chemist Willem Velema believes that we can make significant progress in controlling this problem within a few years. ‘I am convinced of that.’
Radboud chemists are working with companies and robots on the transition from oil-based to bio-based materials
Chemical products are still often based on fossil raw materials. Radboud scientists are contributing to the ‘materials transition’ towards products made from biobased raw materials. Robots and AI are assisting in this process.
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).
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NWO grants for research into particle accelerators, energy systems and more
Two consortium projects involving researchers from Radboud University have received funding from NWO.
The Netherlands takes the next step with Neuromorphic Computing Action Plan
This action plan forms a concrete step to further strengthen the Dutch position in this field and to accelerate innovation in the next generation of computing technology.
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.
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Growing Mini-Organs in Synthetic Gel: A Step Towards Animal-Free Research
The synthetic PIC gel discovered at Radboud University in 2013 has proven surprisingly effective for growing mini-organs. This finding comes from research led by Paul Kouwer: 'This brings us a step closer to animal-free research.'
Lene Hviid new Managing Director of IMM
IMM is pleased to announce the appointment of dr. Lene Hviid as new Managing Director of IMM, effective 1 October 2025. Hviid holds extensive experience in the field of materials science and innovation.
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Chemical computer next step in limitation of excessive energy consumption
In the fight against the enormous energy demands of current technologies, Mathieu Baltussen of Radboud University has taken an innovative step. For the first time, he has successfully created prototype of a chemical computer.
Novel NMR technique demonstrates biomarkers of rare epilepsy disease
Researchers from IMM have demonstrated that non-hydrogenative parahydrogen induced hyperpolarization could successfully be employed for detecting biomarkers of the rare metabolic disease pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy.