Innovation & Projects is responsible for the structured renewal of the information landscape at Radboud University. We work on behalf of partners within the university, including faculties, support departments, and the library. Our department consists of three domain teams within Information Management (IM): Education, Research, and Operations. Each team works domain-specifically to improve digital support.
Innovation & Projects
Department
Who are we?
Information Management (IM) is part of Innovation & Projects and acts as the bridge between the organization and IT. We work closely with stakeholders in education, research, and business operations to ensure digital solutions truly match the reality of staff and students. Our mission: making sure information systems work for people. We do this by listening, analyzing, and developing sustainable, user-oriented solutions.
What do we do?
We support the university in improving and renewing digital services. We do this by engaging with people who experience bottlenecks or want to innovate. We are often involved in questions such as:
- How can we improve processes with digital tools?
- How can we make information more secure, accessible, or efficient?
- What systems or tools fit best?
- How do we ensure new solutions integrate into the bigger picture?
Our main roles:
- Identifying needs
- Translating needs into advice
- Connecting stakeholders (IT, privacy, functional management, etc.)
- Guiding project initiation
- Ensuring coherence in the IT landscape
We think from needs, not technology: organize first, then digitalize.
How do we work?
We work domain-driven. Each information manager focuses on one of the university’s three domains:
- Education – e.g., exam processes, timetabling, student support
- Research – e.g., research data, grants, open science
- Operations – e.g., HR, finance, facility management
Per case, we assess the best approach. Sometimes a small adjustment is enough; other times, a full project is needed. In all cases, we ensure structure, alignment, and progress.
We work with
- Faculty staff and education offices
- Policy advisors and project leads
- Functional administrators and information specialists
- IT services, architects, privacy and security officers
- Staff across Radboud Services Have a challenge or question involving digital support? We’re here to help.
Our impact
- Smarter decision-making through better insights.
- More efficient processes through tailored IT.
- Smoother collaboration through system alignment.
- Higher user satisfaction through practical solutions.
Contact us
Do you want to explore what’s possible? Are you unsure whether your question fits with IM? Email informatiemanagers [at] ru.nl (informatiemanagers[at]ru[dot]nl) or reach out to one of our IM colleagues.
informatiemanagers [at] ru.nl (Email the team)
Contact information
Location
Visiting address
Geert Grooteplein Zuid 416525GA Nijmegen
Postal address
Postbus 91026500HC NIJMEGEN