The latest news about Radboud University.
Employees and students can find news in the news overview for staff and news overview for students.
Open call for summer courses
Do you have an inspiring idea for a summer course? We invite Radboud University staff members to submit proposals for the Radboud Summer School.
Public transport strike on 14 October 2026
Public transport workers will be on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Find out here what this means for you.
Coen van Galen wins Huibregtsenprijs 2026
Coen van Galen has won the 2026 Huibregtsen Prize for his project ‘Historical Database of Suriname and the Caribbean’. The Huibregtsen Prize is awarded to projects that offer significant added value in both scientific and societal terms.
Suffering caused by old transgender law documented in the report ‘An Inhumane Law’
The old transgender law, which was in force between 1985 and 2014, caused profound physical, psychological and social harm to transgender and intersex people. This is stated in the research report ‘An Inhumane Law’, presented today.
Seven European universities launch the European Master in Neurotechnology
The European Master’s programme in Neurotechnology (EMN), a new joint Master’s programme run by seven European universities from the NeurotechEU alliance, is set to begin in 2027. Radboud University is one of the partners.
Clean-up bicycle sheds
From 12 to 16 October, there will be another clean-up campaign in the campus bike sheds. Old, broken and abandoned bikes will be removed then, and loose locks attached to racks will be cut loose and cleaned up.
Inflammation in bodies of overweight people leads to easier (and often less healthy) food choices
Around half of people who are severely overweight have mild inflammation in their bodies. Research by Radboud University shows that this inflammation can cause people to opt for convenient food choices, which often means fast food.
Questions, concerns and wishes — a column by José Sanders
What questions, concerns and wishes do our staff and students have when it comes to our university? This autumn, we, the Executive Board, will be visiting all faculties and departments to discuss these matters.
Partial mowing does not help all insects
Municipalities are increasingly mowing dykes and verges in stages, so that insects can make longer use of the plants growing there. Research by Radboud University shows that this staged mowing does not provide sufficient benefit for all insects.
DEI events: here’s what’s on this week
October is Diversity Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion. Radboud University is also hosting several events over the coming days focusing on inclusion, diversity and being yourself.
Learning maths goes (slightly) better with AI, but teacher plays a key role
Primary school pupils who use an AI-supported learning tool learn arithmetic more quickly than children who do not use such a tool. This is the finding of a multi-year study by Radboud University involving nearly eight thousand children.
In dialogue with the Executive Board
This autumn, the Executive Board will be visiting all the university’s faculties and departments. Together with the faculty board or management, the members of the Executive Board will be engaging with staff and students to discuss current issues.
Municipalities expect (too) much from citizens during a Wmo application
Municipalities expect (too) much from citizens during a Wmo application, as legal scholar Bas Kerssies explains in his PhD research. His PhD defence takes place on 6 October at Radboud University.
People with owl ears learn to localise sound (a little) better
People are very good at pinpointing the source of a sound, but not as good as barn owls. When people are fitted with barn owl ears, they learn over time to hear a little like barn owls. This is the finding of research by Radboud University.
People with more mobility in the labour market experience less discrimination
Employees who can easily change jobs are less likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. When dealing with a discriminatory employer, job mobility acts as an important incentive.
Limited cooling in campus buildings due to work on the heating and cooling system
Work on the energy supply for the heating and cooling system (WKO) has temporarily reduced cooling in several campus buildings. As outdoor temperatures are expected to rise over the coming days, measures are being taken.
Researcher discovers mysterious signals within our Milky Way
Our Milky Way is home to many undiscovered sources of radio bursts. This is the finding of a PhD study by astronomer Leon Houben at Radboud University.
Visit Radboud University during Science Weekend
On 3 October, during the national Science Weekend, Radboud University will open its doors so that everyone can get a taste of science.
Dogs to support police officers with PTSD
Dogs (both assistance dogs and companion dogs) can provide relief for police officers suffering from PTSD. This is the finding of research carried out by neurobiologist Charlotte Witjes-Roelofs, who is due to be awarded her PhD by Radboud University.
What the smell of a soil can tell us about soil health
By capturing and analysing the smell of soil, you can learn a great deal about the fungi and bacteria present in it – and, in doing so, perhaps also gain insight into soil health.