How many days of holiday do you have left?
The holiday season has begun. Now is a good time to check how many days’ holiday you have left and start planning your holidays.
Reorganisation of the information pillar; possible temporary changes to services
The reorganisation of the information pillar has started. This reorganisation affects staff, their work and the processes within the information pillar. As a result, services in the areas of IT and library support may be temporarily affected.
A strong works council provides important support during a Chinese) company takeover
European companies are increasingly targeted for acquisition by Chinese organisations. This causes unease: what does it mean for the company's employees, and the knowledge and experience around them?
1,000th registration for the Constructive Dialogue training course
More than 1,000 employees have signed up for the Constructive Dialogue training. This course helps you to engage in open and effective conversation in everyday work situations. You will also learn how to handle difficult conversations effectively.
Radboudumc Investment Day: find your match in health and life sciences
Radboudumc Investment Day is aimed at researchers, entrepreneurs and investors in the health and life sciences sector. The next event will take place on 7 October 2026. Interested in taking part? Please get in touch.
Tineke Lenstra appointed professor of Single Cell Transcription Dynamics
As of April 1, 2026, Tineke Lenstra has been appointed professor of Single Cell Transcription Dynamics, at the Faculty of Sciences. This chair is financed by the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI).
Wendy Huinck appointed Professor of Hearing & Implants
Speech and language pathologist Wendy Huinck has been appointed Professor of Hearing & Implants at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. With her chair, she aims to innovate the care provided to people with severe hearing loss.
Governments, beware: why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention
Governments cutting millions of euros in pandemic funding, just a few years after a pandemic. Billions spent on compensation after a flood, rather than prevention beforehand. Governments find it difficult to deal effectively with major risks.
Janna Vrijsen appointed Professor of Mental Fitness
Behavioural scientist Janna Vrijsen has been appointed Professor of Mental Fitness at Radboud university medical center / Radboud University. Her aim is to help people with depression become mentally fit during treatment and maintain this afterwards.
Sietske Fransen appointed professor by special appointment of Early Modern European Intellectual History
As of February 1, 2026, Sietske Fransen has been appointed professor by special appointment of Early Modern European Intellectual History, at the Faculty of Arts. This chair is financed by the Dr. C. Louise Thijssen-Schoute Stichting.
Pauline Ernste appointed professor of Civil Procedure Law
As of April 1, 2026, Pauline Ernste has been appointed professor of Civil Law, in particular Civil Procedure Law, at the Faculty of Law.
More hedges lead to more insects – even in relatively green agricultural areas
Field margins where hedges have been planted attract twice as many insects as those without hedges. This is according to research by ecologist Robin Lexmond at Radboud University.
Clean-up bicycle sheds
In week 16, from 13 to 17 April 2026, 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.
City and university help each other move forward – column by Alexandra van Huffelen
The elections took place on 18 March, and among the candidates for the Nijmegen Municipality, there was a striking number of people with a Radboud background. What does that say about the connection between Nijmegen and Radboud University?
Paul van der Wielen appointed professor of Microbial Ecology of Water Systems
Paul van der Wielen is per 1 februari 2026 benoemd tot bijzonder hoogleraar Microbiële Ecologie van Watersystemen aan de Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica. Deze leerstoel wordt gefinancierd door KWR Water Research Institute.
Staff survey results: results generally positive, workload of scientists perceived as too high
From 8 January to 29 January, employees could make their voices heard through the staff survey, which is sent out every two years. Results are now available. As many (55%) of employees completed the survey.
Request from trade unions for insight into holiday hours
The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities provides for an investigation into how staff manage the taking and saving of holiday hours. Complete the survey.
Launching the NeurotechEU Collaboration Funding Call: Building Innovative Education Across Europe
The new NeurotechEU Collaboration Funding Call offers academic and professional staff across the alliance a unique opportunity to co-create innovative, challenge-based educational activities with partners from other NeurotechEU universities.
Copilot Chat enhanced with access to up-to-date web information
Microsoft Copilot Chat now has access to up-to-date information from the internet, enabling it to provide more current answers. Thanks to this improvement, Copilot Chat is a fully-fledged alternative to other generative AI tools.
Paul Bodelier appointed professor of Functional Microbial Ecology
As of February 1, 2026, Paul Bodelier has been appointed professor of Functional Microbial Ecology at the Faculty of Sciences.
