The latest news about Radboud University.
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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.
New joint Master’s degree programme in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering in collaboration with Maastricht University
In September 2026 the Radboud University and Maastricht University will proudly welcome the first cohort of students in their new joint Master’s degree programme in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering.
Researchers Unlock Parthenogenesis Gene in Hybrid Rice Breeding
In a recent study, researchers were able to use a ‘PARTHENOGENESIS’ (PpPAR) gene to trigger clonal reproduction in rice plants. This gene plays a role in the clonal reproduction of plants like dandelion and hawkweed.
Grant for research into plant breeding, removal of clots
NWO is making 4.9 million euros available for application-oriented research projects. Six projects can get underway thanks to this contribution, including two projects from Radboud University and Radboud university medical center.
Interview with professor in molecular endocrinology Marcel Schaaf
Since February 1st, Marcel Schaaf and Erin Faught have been working at the Department of Plant & Animal Biology at RIBES. Learn more about Marcel's research and plans at the Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES).
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Marcel Schaaf appointed professor of Molecular Endocrinology
As of 1 February 2025, Marcel Schaaf has been appointed professor of Molecular Endocrinology at the Faculty of Science.
Radboud University and Maastricht University fund research into crop biotechnology and engineering
Over the next four years, four young researchers can start research into crop biotechnology and engineering, thanks to the collaboration between Radboud and Maastricht University. The researchers will work at the Brightlands Campus Greenport, Venlo.
Gravitation grant for GreenTE: Green Tissue Engineering
Among the awardees of the 2023 NWO gravitation programme is the project GreenTE: Green Tissue Engineering, for which Jian Xu (RIBES) is one of the co-applicants. Read more about the project on this page.
Interview with Charles Underwood, new professor of Plant Genome Engineering
In November 2023, Charles Underwood started working at the Radboud Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences as a professor of Plant Genome Engineering. In this interview, you can read more about his research interests and plans.
Legume Generation: Plant breeders and researchers collaborate for the next generation of legumes to reduce the protein gap in Europe
The Legume Generation consortium run more than 40 legume breeding and pre-breeding programmes. Breeders will join forces with leading research organisations to boost the breeding of soybean, lupin, pea, lentil, common bean and clover.
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Charles Underwood appointed Professor of Plant Genome Engineering
Charles Underwood has been appointed Professor of Plant Genome Engineering at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science, with effect from 1 November 2023.
Ivo Rieu appointed Professor of Crop Biotechnology
Ivo Rieu has been appointed Professor of Crop Biotechnology at Radboud University’s Faculty of Science, with effect from 1 May 2023.
More insight into craniofacial malformations through zebrafish research
In a publication in Frontiers, PhD candidate Sophie Raterman and her colleagues have shown that a specific gene has an important function in the development of the facial skeleton.