Reading aloud to children to help them develop social skills? Participants in a scientific study will receive 100 euros
When you read, you often put yourself in someone else’s shoes, which helps develop empathy. Behavioural scientists at Radboud University are investigating which books work best. Children aged between 3 and 6 can take part with a parent or carer
Open call for summer courses
Do you have an inspiring idea for a summer course? We invite Radboud University staff members to submit proposals for the Radboud Summer School.
Public transport strike on 14 October 2026
Public transport workers will be on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Find out here what this means for you.
Broad support for Recognition & Rewards, with opportunities for further impact
The 2026 Culture Barometer shows broad support for Recognition & Rewards, including at Radboud University.
Coen van Galen wins Huibregtsenprijs 2026
Coen van Galen has won the 2026 Huibregtsen Prize for his project ‘Historical Database of Suriname and the Caribbean’. The Huibregtsen Prize is awarded to projects that offer significant added value in both scientific and societal terms.
Suffering caused by old transgender law documented in the report ‘An Inhumane Law’
The old transgender law, which was in force between 1985 and 2014, caused profound physical, psychological and social harm to transgender and intersex people. This is stated in the research report ‘An Inhumane Law’, presented today.
Seven European universities launch the European Master in Neurotechnology
The European Master’s programme in Neurotechnology (EMN), a new joint Master’s programme run by seven European universities from the NeurotechEU alliance, is set to begin in 2027. Radboud University is one of the partners.
Clean-up bicycle sheds
From 12 to 16 October, there will be another clean-up campaign in the campus bike sheds. Old, broken and abandoned bikes will be removed then, and loose locks attached to racks will be cut loose and cleaned up.
Wellbeing agenda - Stay Vital This Autumn
For employees who want to focus on their wellbeing and vitality: take a look at the activities on offer in autumn 2026.
Inflammation in bodies of overweight people leads to easier (and often less healthy) food choices
Around half of people who are severely overweight have mild inflammation in their bodies. Research by Radboud University shows that this inflammation can cause people to opt for convenient food choices, which often means fast food.
Questions, concerns and wishes — a column by José Sanders
What questions, concerns and wishes do our staff and students have when it comes to our university? This autumn, we, the Executive Board, will be visiting all faculties and departments to discuss these matters.
Partial mowing does not help all insects
Municipalities are increasingly mowing dykes and verges in stages, so that insects can make longer use of the plants growing there. Research by Radboud University shows that this staged mowing does not provide sufficient benefit for all insects.
DEI events: here’s what’s on this week
October is Diversity Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion. Radboud University is also hosting several events over the coming days focusing on inclusion, diversity and being yourself.
Recap of the Management Day: from strategy to practice
What is needed to put the 2026–2031 strategy into practice? And what requires particular attention as we look towards 2027? These questions were central to the Management Day on 8 September.
Learning maths goes (slightly) better with AI, but teacher plays a key role
Primary school pupils who use an AI-supported learning tool learn arithmetic more quickly than children who do not use such a tool. This is the finding of a multi-year study by Radboud University involving nearly eight thousand children.
Clarification regarding holiday hours expiring at the end of the year
Further information on the expiry of leave hours at the end of the year.
In dialogue with the Executive Board
This autumn, the Executive Board will be visiting all the university’s faculties and departments. Together with the faculty board or management, the members of the Executive Board will be engaging with staff and students to discuss current issues.
Municipalities expect (too) much from citizens during a Wmo application
Municipalities expect (too) much from citizens during a Wmo application, as legal scholar Bas Kerssies explains in his PhD research. His PhD defence takes place on 6 October at Radboud University.
People with owl ears learn to localise sound (a little) better
People are very good at pinpointing the source of a sound, but not as good as barn owls. When people are fitted with barn owl ears, they learn over time to hear a little like barn owls. This is the finding of research by Radboud University.
People with more mobility in the labour market experience less discrimination
Employees who can easily change jobs are less likely to experience discrimination in the workplace. When dealing with a discriminatory employer, job mobility acts as an important incentive.
