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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Three new KNAW members from Radboud University and Radboudumc

07 May 2026 News item

Mark Dingemanse, Ronald van Rij and Michiel Vermeulen have been appointed as new members of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen (KNAW).

A look across the border: how German and Dutch newspapers report on the border region

07 May 2026 Research news item

Germans living in border regions are generally more interested in news about the Netherlands than vice versa. This is shown by research conducted by Heidi de Ruiter. She will defend her PhD thesis at Radboud University on 12 May 2026.

Royal honours for Radboud employees

24 April 2026 News item

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.