The latest news about Radboud University.
Employees and students can find news in the news overview for staff and news overview for students.
New LibKey functionality shows availability of scientific publications as PDFs
For employees, LibKey Nomad will be available from 16 February; students will be able to use it from 5 March.
Pay gap among academics does not stop at university
The pay gap between men and women does not disappear when they leave university, even with a PhD. In fact, immediately after obtaining their doctorate, women already start with an average disadvantage of 171 euros per month.
Surviving slavery: family ties were vital
Young children who grew up in slavery on Surinamese plantations were much more likely to die if they were without a mother. This is evident from a historical analysis of Surinamese slave registers.
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 Centre to develop such a measuring instrument, which is urgently needed.
More social support can sometimes lead to more – and sometimes to less – use of mental health care
Social support plays a crucial role in both accessing appropriate care and in scaling care down. Beckers will defend his PhD thesis at Radboud University on 13 February.
Prayer rooms on campus during Ramadan
Ramadan start this week. For many Muslims, this is a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. There are several quiet rooms on our campus that can be used for prayer.
A community of worth and values - Column José Sanders
In this column José Sanders discusses the new strategy for Radboud University.
Students Willem Bennenbroek and Marieke van Hoof challenge you: “If you choose where your interest in sustainability lies, you can do a lot.”
In this series Impact Makers, a Radboud University student or staff member is placed in the spotlight each month. They show how they are working on sustainability not only on campus, but also in their personal lives. This video: Willem and Marieke.
Everyone unconsciously adapts their communication for children – including autistic adults
When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments are more difficult for autistic people, but new research shows that this group can initiatially keep up.
Connected for Impact: Radboud University prioritises connection
In the coming years, Radboud University will prioritise connection inside and outside the university, across disciplines, and explicitly seek cooperation with partners outside the university. That is the heart of the new 2026-2031 institutional plan.
Alumnus Rob Jetten new Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Rob Jetten, the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, studied Public Administration at Radboud University between 2005 and 2011. He is not the first Radboud alumnus to become Prime Minister.
Five tips for the InScience 2026 science film festival
From 3 to 8 March 2026, the InScience Film Festival will once again take place in Nijmegen. There you can discover dozens of science films, in-depth talks, experiments and art installations. The theme of this edition is “The Things We Do For Love”.
Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics
Jai Prakash has been appointed as Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics at Radboudumc / Radboud University. Prakash specializes in cancer biology, nanotechnology and bio‑engineering.
‘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?
How your life course can affect your retirement
Pension inequality does not only arise around retirement age, but builds up throughout life. These are the findings of researcher Mustafa Firat, who will obtain his PhD from Radboud University on 28 January.
Developments demonstrations on campus
In this current overview you will find the latest developments regarding the demonstrations on the Radboud University campus. The latest update is at the top.
Meeting up with other students is a good way to prevent loneliness
Loneliness is a common problem among students. However, encouraging students to socialise at an early stage can improve the well-being of this group. This is evident from an experiment with a new preventive intervention.
Smart solutions for real problems: computing science students come up with ideas
In mid-January, around 120 computing science students from Radboud University's New Devices Lab presented smart solutions to real problems from real clients.
Girls cannot escape beauty ideals in beauty content on social media
Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are widely exposed to beauty content online that promotes products unsuitable for young skin - even when they are not actively seeking beauty-related information.
New name, new location: The Launch, for aspiring entrepreneurs
Since early January, Radboud University's incubator for entrepreneurship and innovation is called The Launch. And from now on, you will find The Launch in a new location: in the Forum building, on the corner of Geert Grooteplein and Heyendaalseweg.