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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Faculty of Arts partner in European Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD network

13 January 2026 News item

Together with an international team, Susanne Brouwer (CLS) has been awarded a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network grant for the HUM.AI.N-ACCENT project.

Three NWO Open competition XS grants for researchers from the Faculty of Arts

18 December 2025 News item

Three researchers from Radboud University's Faculty of Arts will receive an NWO SGW-XS grant for short-term projects on language and perception, migration and partner choice.

Kletskoppen op Maat wint jury- en publieksprijs bij Europees Talenlabel

Kletskoppen op Maat wins jury and audience award at European Language Label

19 November 2025 News item

How do you make language fun and accessible? The Kletskoppen op Maat project teaches children from disadvantaged neighborhoods about the power of multilingualism through playful lessons and festivals. It won two awards at the European Language Label.