Start strong after the summer | Radboud University

At Radboud University, wellbeing is considered a vital element for working, learning, and living well together. That’s why from September through November the university offers a rich programme of trainings, workshops, e learnings, masterclasses, and lectures. Mark your calendar now! All activities listed below are free of charge for RU employees. You can find more information through the links.

Starting (Mentally) Strong — September & October

10 September — Take Charge in Uncertain Times (training, NL): This training helps you stay calm, clear, and grounded during times of change, enabling you to act with more focus, resilience, and personal leadership when everything around you is shifting.

24 September — Move Your Mindset (training fully booked, NL): A four‑session programme that teaches you how to respond more consciously, resiliently, and effectively to change from within. The emphasis is on experiential learning. Want to stay informed about new groups? Turn on notifications in gROW!

29 September — Mental Gym (workshop via AMD, NL): A short workshop that activates different “muscle groups,” helping you act in line with what truly matters to you.

5 October — Mental Wellbeing Week (masterclasses via Energy Platform, NL + EN): A full week of inspiring masterclasses offering practical insights and tools to strengthen your mental wellbeing, including sessions on perfectionism and resilience.

6 October — Neurodiversity and Radboud staff: exploring opportunities (lecture, NL): Come listen to philosopher Léon de Bruin and orthopedagogue Evelyn Kroesbergen and join the conversation about neurodiversity among staff on campus. You can already sign up!

6 October — Fit@Work voor promovendi en postdocs (EN): A training that helps PhD candidates and postdocs strengthen their mental and physical resilience, so they can work with more energy, balance and focus.

Staying Vital This Autumn — October & November

2 November — 50+ Energy (masterclasses via Energy Platform, NL + EN): A two‑week programme exploring how to stay physically and mentally healthy as you age, and how to continue using your energy, talents, and motivation to their fullest. This programme isn’t online yet, but will be available soon!

3 November — Understanding Self‑Criticism (workshop + coaching, NL): This workshop helps you understand how self‑criticism works and how to soften your inner critical voice, so you can move forward with more kindness, space, and confidence.

3, 4, 5 November — Vitality Pitstop (event, NL + EN): Curious about your vitality and how to boost it? Visit the Vitality Pitstop in the Refter on 4, 5, or 6 November! Save the date, more information will follow.

5 November — Thomas van Luyn (lecture): On neurodiversity at the university.

5 November — Managing Stress (training via AMD, NL): This workshop helps you understand how stress affects you and how practical tools, insights, and a personal De‑Stress Plan can bring more balance, energy, and resilience into your day.

9 November — Busy, Busy, Busy (masterclasses via Energy Platform, NL + EN): We all experience pressure at work: deadlines, full schedules, and high expectations. This programme offers insights and practical tools to make more conscious choices, recover better, and create space for new ideas. This programme isn’t online yet, but will be available soon!

25 November — Take Charge in Uncertain Times (training, EN): This training helps you stay calm, clear, and grounded during times of change, enabling you to act with more focus, resilience, and personal leadership when everything around you is shifting.

Would you like to stay informed about all wellbeing activities? Then subscribe to the Wellbeing channel in gROW. If you have any questions about the activities, please email hr-ontwikkeling [at] ru.nl.