A campus for everyone — column by José Sanders
In her latest column, rector magnificus José Sanders discusses social safety and the steps being taken to create a safe campus for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
Use of police dog against protesting student on 7 May 2025 unjustified
On 7 May 2025, a pro-Palestinian demonstration took place on campus of Radboud University, during which an activist student suffered serious injuries as a result of being bitten by a police dog. Read the Public Prosecution Service's conclusion here.
Science Park Nijmegen: breeding ground for talent, a key link in the region
The Radboud University campus also offers space for knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship. There are currently 65 companies located at the Science Park. All signals are green for growth and development, according to project leader Mathijs Buddingh’.
Social safety: respondents see slight improvements and provide valuable input for next steps
Radboud University conducted another survey on social safety. More than two hundred students and staff shared their opinions, revealing some modest improvements compared to the baseline measurement from early 2025.
Keuzegids Masters 2026: two Master's programmes are excellent, 14 master's programmes score above average
In the new Keuzegids Masters 2026 students rate 14 Master's programmes at Radboud University above average compared to the national average. Two Master's programmes has also been rated as excellent.
Subsidy for research using microorganisms to recycle critical metals
Microbiologist Martyna Glodowska is working on a way to recover critical metals from waste materials such as e-waste, by using the power of microorganisms and biogeochemical processes.
Elections Student Participation 2026
From 18 to 22 May 2026 the elections of the student participational bodies will be held again. Save the date and let your voice be heard!
How do you ensure that vocational students also feel at home at university?
Liefst 4,6 procent van alle mbo-studenten behaalt uiteindelijk een universitair diploma, maar hoe gaan we met deze studenten om? Gedragswetenschapper Michelle Baars onderzocht of en hoe het mbo-stigma stapelaars beïnvloedt.
Radboud University and Maastricht University are training the agrifood professionals of the future in Venlo
Sustainable food production can't happen without innovation. To train the agricultural professionals of the future, who are biologically and technically skilled, the Master's programme in Crop Biotechnology and Engineering will start in September.
Mentors Wanted for RIS Summer Intro
Mentors wanted for the RIS Summer Intro Week for international exchange and (pre-)Master's students in January.
Alumnus Rob Jetten new Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Rob Jetten, the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, studied Public Administration at Radboud University between 2005 and 2011. He is not the first Radboud alumnus to become Prime Minister.
Here's what's happening at Radboud University around International Women's Day
8 March is International Women's Day. As every year, Radboud University is hosting several activities focusing on equality, safety, emancipation and visibility of women. See what's happening on campus (and beyond) around International Women's Day.
Update on Business Operations Savings Programme
Radboud University is facing a big challenge when it comes to savings. Due to lower revenues from the government, declining student numbers and increasing costs, Radboud University needs to deploy its resources more efficiently and reduce costs.
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Responsible engagement with generative AI: nine rules
Generative AI tools offer increasing opportunities to support and enrich our work. Radboud University sees this as an opportunity, but at the same time there are risks involved. That is why it is important to engage responsibly with generative AI.
New LibKey functionality shows availability of scientific publications as PDFs
For employees, LibKey Nomad will be available from 16 February; students will be able to use it from 5 March.
From Estimates to Reality: Multi-Gas Sensing on a Single Photonic Chip
Not estimates, but measurements of gas emissions. This helps to better understand where the environmental impact lies. Scientists are working together at the One Planet Research Center to develop such a measuring instrument, which is urgently needed.
Prayer rooms on campus during Ramadan
Ramadan start this week. For many Muslims, this is a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. There are several quiet rooms on our campus that can be used for prayer.
