News for staff
Percentage of female professors slightly increased in 2022
The percentage of women professors at Radboud University is 31.4 percent, according to the Women Professors Monitor 2023. This is above the national average of 27.6 percent.
Debby Beckers appointed as professor of Flexibility in Work
From 1 November 2023, Debby Beckers has been appointed professor of Flexibility in Work at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Radboud University.
'Our culture is marked by a distortion of all relationships'
On the occasion of the establishment of the Laudato Si' Institute for Integral Ecology at Radboud University on 1 December, the importance of dialogue was emphasised.
More frequently logging in with Multi-Factor Authentication: this is how you do it
Nowadays, signing in with just a username and password is too vulnerable.
Phishing - don't get seduced
During the winter months, there is a spike in phishing activity. Through emails, apps or SMS, criminals try to trap you. Don't be a happy clicker and see what you can do.
Shortened Dentistry study programme: Ministers ignore negative advice
Universities with a programme in dentistry should reduce this programme from six to five years. This is despite a negative advice from a committee, from the professional association of dentists (KNMT) and the joint universities.
Project with Maastricht University? There is now an application form for that
Do you want to collaborate with a colleague in Maastricht and do you have an idea for a project? Now there is an application form to get you started.
Thieves active on campus
This week, equipment has been stolen from lecture halls four times. To prevent more theft, extra surveillance has been deployed and rooms will be closed more often. If you are see something suspicious, there are several things you can do.
Will you also take action for 3FM Serious Request?
The Glass House of 3FM Serious Request will stand on Nijmegen's Grote Markt from 18 to 24 December 2023. Radboud University and wholeheartedly support this initiative. Here you can read how to set up an action.
Choosing each other - Column Daniël Wigboldus
In this column, Daniël Wigboldus reflects on the importance of diversity for Radboud University, the Netherlands, Europe and the world.
How research on voting behaviour contributes to a more nuanced picture of Islam
By understanding how Muslims participate politically, we can nuance Western European perceptions of Islam.
Disruptions to IT systems due to maintenance on Saturday 2 December
On Saturday 2 December, large-scale maintenance will be carried out on the Radboud University network. As a result, Radboud University IT systems will be disrupted a few times on that day. This may cause you inconvenience.
In memoriam Jan Giesbers (Nijmegen, 1932 – Nijmegen, 2023)
Jan Giesbers, Rector Magnificus of the then Catholic University of Nijmegen from 1982 to 1987, passed away on 14 November. He will be remembered as an administrator who steered the University through the 1980s in an amiable yet decisive manner.
Dorine Gebbink appointed as Secretary of the University
Dorine Gebbink will start on 1 December as Secretary of the University and the Supervisory Board. She will also be leading the Administration Office. After a period as deputy, she will permanently take over from Marijke Pe on 1 December.
Towards a strategy for social safety
A social safety action plan must be developed by the end of the year. You'll find an update and more information on the three aspects being worked on here.
Slight decrease in total student intake and an increase in Master’s students
This academic year (2023-2024), Radboud University has 24,042 students (as of 1 October), which is a modest decrease compared to last year. Read more about the numbers concerning the student population and intake, as well as internationalisation.
How a new healing art object appeared in the campus woods
1 November: Ten students and employees are gathered in the woods near the University Chaplaincy. Three circles have been cut out in the woods, ready to undergo a metamorphosis, with the planting of a special selection of bulbs and ferns.
Read stories from employees or share your own story on the Instagram channel @workingatradbouduni
Radboud University recently launched a new Instagram account: @workingatradbouduni. Do you have an interesting workplace, a success story to share, or something you're proud of? Share your story through the Instagram account.
In search of new dreams for a sustainable campus
‘Canned dreams for the future’. Under this heading, back in 2008, Radboud University students and staff filled 12 cans with their dreams. The cans were intended as a gift for the University's centenary in 2023. This year, we are opening the cans.
Too many holiday hours left at end of year?
It appears that many employees currently have too many holiday hours over at the end of the year. You can take a maximum of 80 holiday hours (pro rata) into the new year without consultation.