Centre for Language Studies

The Centre for Language Studies (CLS) is a research institute dedicated to the understanding of language and the way we use it. Our researchers study this fascinating topic from different perspectives and in several contexts, using a variety of innovative research methods. CLS aims to conduct research that is also valuable for organisations and audiences outside the academic world.

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Radboud University is participating in a national initiative for sovereign speech technology

08 September 2026 News item

On 25 June, Dr Henk van den Heuvel signed the letter of intent on behalf of Radboud University for HOSAN, an initiative for high-quality and sovereign Dutch speech recognition that better understands dialects, accents and slang.

Why online sentiment around cancer screening programmes is different than expected

02 September 2026 Research news item

Participation rates in cancer screening programmes have been falling for years. Many believe this is due to the influence of the news media and, in particular, social media. Research by Radboud University now shows that this is not the case.

When speaking is no longer natural

19 August 2026 Research news item

For people with aphasia who continue to have difficulty speaking in sentences, SimpTell offers a solution: after suffering brain injury, they can once again quickly make something clear.