NS railway strikes June 2025
In June, there are multiple days on which no NS trains will be running throughout the whole country due to strikes by NS staff.. This may impact your ability to reach the Radboud University campus.
What helps the climate is not automatically good for the ocean
Methods to enhance the ocean’s uptake of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are being explored to help tackle the climate crisis. However, some of these approaches could significantly exacerbate ocean deoxygenation.
Pressure on infrastructure can only be sustained if demand changes
The pressure on infrastructure cannot be sustainably resolved by increasing supply. Something needs to change in terms of demand. That is the core of the SPINES research project, for which Radboud researchers have received 1.2 million euros.
Bert van den Brink appointed new dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
On 1 July 2025, Bert van den Brink will be appointed the new Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies. He will succeed current Dean Heleen Murre-van den Berg.
Radboud University at Lowlands: reaction speed after a cup of coffee
Researchers from Radboud University will join scientists from Radboudumc at Lowlands Science this year to determine whether you are a true caffeine enthusiast.
Holiday time! – Don't forget your digital security
De vakantie komt eraan! Om te ontspannen,laat je je werkspullen thuis. Dit is niet alleen goed voor je rust, maar ook voor je digitale veiligheid. Kan dit niet? Gebruik ze veilig en geef cybercriminelen geen kans om in je apparaten te neuzen.
Planned action against cuts cancelled due to NS strike
The nationwide action against budget cuts in education is cancelled due to a planned NS-strike. No NS-trains will be running nationwide due to the NS-strike.
Self-learning neural network cracks iconic black holes
A team of astronomers led by Michael Janssen (Radboud University, The Netherlands) predict that the black hole at the center of our Milky Way is spinning at near top speed.
1.2 million euros for SPINES research project to strengthen infrastructure
Roads, the electricity grid, drinking water: the Dutch infrastructure is creaking at the seams. Supply can barely keep up with demand, but it keeps trying. Is there another way? That question is central to the SPINES research project.
‘Methane emissions from drinking water purification can be reduced by 50%’
It is becoming increasingly difficult to produce sufficient drinking water, and this process also releases large amounts of methane. For his PhD thesis, microbiologist Alje Boersma found ways to reduce methane emissions by 50%.
First results National Student Survey 2025 released
The first results of the National Student Survey (NSE) 2025 are known. Over 7,000 Radboud University students completed the NSE this year. In this post, you can read what goes well, and what could be better.
Response to the collapse of the Schoof cabinet
With the news that coalition party PVV is withdrawing from the Schoof cabinet and the cabinet has fallen, the understandable question arises as to whether the cuts in higher education are now off the table. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Update Operational optimisation: next deep dives started
Starting in May, three new business operations pillars will start with their deep dives to investigate potential savings. These pillars are: Property & Facility services, Finance & Control, and Marketing & Communications.
What's in the space between the stars: at least space molecule CH3+
Many people imagine the space between the stars as an empty, cold infinity. In reality, it is teeming with extraordinary molecules: more than 300 different types have already been discovered.
Submit your application for a Comenius scholarship now!
The NRO recently published the themes and deadlines for the 2026 Comenius programme. We encourage you to submit an application!
Get ready for summer!
Throughout the year, it's relatively easy to accumulate all kinds of digital data. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for tidying it up. This is why the run-up to summer is a good time for some digital spring cleaning.
Results University Elections 2025
After an exciting election period, the results for the 2025 university elections have been presented on 28 May 2025. Check out the results here.
Beware: thieves active on campus
In recent months, belongings have been stolen at several places on campus. These incidents highlight the importance of vigilance: don't leave your valuables unattended when studying or working on campus.
Building a sustainable campus: “Sometimes you just have to clean up your mess”
Following the Refter, the University Library has also been transformed into a construction site. This is part of Sustainability in the Making, a campaign that highlights what Radboud University is doing to make the campus more sustainable.
Why after 2000 years we still don't know how tickling works
How come you can't tickle yourself? And why can some people handle tickling perfectly fine while others scream their heads off? Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni researches these questions in her tickle lab at Radboud University.
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