Huygensgebouw
Huygensgebouw

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is one of the faculties at Radboud University. The faculty is characterised by a close connection between research and education, aiming to discover and design creative solutions for the challenges of the future.

Highlights

Lintjes

Royal honours for Radboud employees

Five employees from Radboud University and Radboudumc received royal honours at the annual ‘lintjesregen’ (honours ceremony) on the occasion of Koningsdag (King's Day) 2026 for their exceptional scientific and/or societal achievements.

Heino Falcke

Heino Falcke appointed to European committee for renewal of ERC Scientific Council

Heino Falcke, Professor of Astrophysics at Radboud University, has been appointed as a member of the Identification Committee of the European Research Council (ERC). This new European committee will nominate members for the ERC Scientific Council.

Lassacel

How researchers are working to prevent a new pandemic

More than six years after the first infection, the coronavirus pandemic no longer seems to pose a threat. But other viruses could threaten public health. That is why scientists are already working on treatments for potential future pandemics.

Events

New insights into the invisible processes behind the methane biofilter

Dark energy: not so constant?

Big Chemistry Signature Event

The bizarre magnetism of elemental neodymium

Visiting address

The main building of the Faculty of Science is the Huygens Building in Nijmegen.

Heyendaalseweg 135
6525 AJ Nijmegen

Contact

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