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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Limited cooling in campus buildings due to work on the heating and cooling system
Work on the energy supply for the heating and cooling system (WKO) has temporarily reduced cooling in several campus buildings. As outdoor temperatures are expected to rise over the coming days, measures are being taken.
Visit Radboud University during Science Weekend
On 3 October, during the national Science Weekend, Radboud University will open its doors so that everyone can get a taste of science.
Manufacturing of the World's Most Powerful Human MRI Magnet has started
The medical technology company Neoscan Solutions has begun production of the 14-Tesla magnet that forms the heart of the DYNAMIC project. The magnet is expected to be installed at Radboud University in 2027.
Recommendation on sustainable collaboration
Radboud University’s sustainability ambitions require a critical assessment of the external partnerships the university enters into.
SPAR and Refter vandalised
This morning, a confused individual verbally abused a member of the housekeeping staff and subsequently vandalised the windows of the campus SPAR and the Refter.
Public transport strike on 9 September 2026
Public transport workers will be on strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Find out here what this means for you.
Campus Detachering expands offering to include student jobs outside the university
Campus Detachering is expanding its range of student jobs. In addition to vacancies on campus, students will soon be able to apply for relevant part-time jobs at organisations outside Radboud University.
This auction is giving works of art from Radboud University a new life
To give artworks from the Radboud University collection a new lease of life and to manage the collection more effectively, over 1,000 artworks will be auctioned in October. ‘This is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of Radboud’s history.’
Radboud Green Certificate
The Radboud Green Certificate allows you to showcase your association's sustainability efforts. Complete the questionnaire to gain insight into your sustainability performance and perhaps earn a bronze, silver, gold or platinum badge this year.
From academic project to business: Rice Up offers insight into the interconnections between the Sustainable Development Goals
Rice Up is a game that helps pupils understand how Sustainable Development Goals work in practice. It was developed by lecturers and students of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies. Two recent graduates are now launching it on the market.
Become a buddy for students with a refugee background
Are you a student at Radboud University and do you want to help refugee students find their way around our university? Maybe the buddy project of Radboud Welcomes Newcomers is something for you.
Winners of the University Education Awards 2025 announced
Gabriela Contreras is the winner of the University Education Awards 2025. The talent prize goes to Justine Bakker. They will receive their awards on 31 August 2026 during the Opening of the Academic Year.
These are the seven winners of the University Study Prize 2026
Seven (former) students of Radboud University can call themselves winners of the University Study Prize 2026. They receive this prize because they wrote a thesis of exceptional quality during the past academic year.
Works and closure at the Houtlaan junction
From 15 August to 13 November, the junction of Heyendaalseweg, Houtlaan and Kwekerijweg (near Berchmanianum) will be completely closed to all traffic. The council is constructing a new, safe oval roundabout here, complete with a dedicated cycle path.
